Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stadio Luigi Ferraris where Genoa play host to Chievo Verona. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Genoa are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Chievo Verona appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marco Baggio.
The pitch is in great condition.
Genoa are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Chievo Verona appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marco Baggio.
0.00
0-0Chievo Verona kick off and get the match underway!
8.27
0-0Armando Caruso pushes up the pitch. Armando Caruso controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dami‘n Van Der Laan. Dami‘n Van Der Laan knocks in a cross ball towards Hennie Seedorf. Hennie Seedorf is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
9.26
0-0Tonino Fanucci chips the ball to his team mate, Gianfranco Ambrosino. Gianfranco Ambrosino whips in a cross ball towards Tonino Fanucci. Tonino Fanucci knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
14.32
0-0Eddy Passoni makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Manuel Costa. Manuel Costa decides to run forward with the ball. Manuel Costa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.42
With some swift thinking, Tonino Fanucci plays the ball forward to Dami‘n Van Der Laan. Dami‘n Van Der Laan knocks in a cross ball towards Tonino Fanucci. Tonino Fanucci makes a looping header on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
20.20
0-0Gabriel Hidalgo barges into Elvis Mondini. The referee warns Gabriel Hidalgo to calm down! Elvis Mondini hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.26
Tonino Fanucci makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Niven. David Niven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.41
Seeing a gap ahead, Juan Moya plays the ball forward to Generoso Italiano. Generoso Italiano changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Generoso Italiano lofts in a cross ball towards Emmerick Keita. Emmerick Keita rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
32.28
Gabriel Hidalgo flicks a high pass forward to Hennie Seedorf who brings the ball under control. Hennie Seedorf flicks a high pass forward. Manuel Costa controls it well on his chest. Manuel Costa shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
33.27
Roberto Romero catches Hennie Seedorf on the ankles. The referee calls over Roberto Romero and warns him to calm down! Hennie Seedorf stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.54
Eddy Passoni flicks a high pass forward to Hennie Seedorf who brings the ball under control. Hennie Seedorf makes a probing pass to Manuel Costa. Manuel Costa cuts inside the box! Manuel Costa comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's a woeful effort!
44.02
Manuel Costa knocks the ball forward to Tonino Fanucci. Tonino Fanucci knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Genoa appear unchanged since the first half. Chievo Verona also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Genoa start the second half!
47.29
Ciro Sommese sees Elvis Mondini in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Elvis Mondini tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
48.32
1-0Eddy Passoni knocks the ball forward to Hennie Seedorf. Hennie Seedorf flicks a high pass forward. Dami‘n Van Der Laan controls it well on his chest. Dami‘n Van Der Laan edges inside the box! Dami‘n Van Der Laan rockets a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gianluca Pagani with no chance!! Goal for Genoa!
53.35
David Niven threads a neat ball through to Dami‘n Van Der Laan. Dami‘n Van Der Laan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
55.34
Ciro Sommese flicks a high pass forward. Elvis Mondini holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Elvis Mondini shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
60.43
1-0Eddy Passoni flicks the ball to his team mate, Tonino Fanucci. Tonino Fanucci makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tommaso Maresca. Tommaso Maresca knocks in a cross ball towards Dami‘n Van Der Laan. Dami‘n Van Der Laan makes a convincing header but Generoso Italiano is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
63.06
Hennie Seedorf knocks the ball to his team mate, Dami‘n Van Der Laan. Dami‘n Van Der Laan tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
65.28
Roberto Romero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gian Luca Voria. Gian Luca Voria shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
66.50
Generoso Italiano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Emmerick Keita. Emmerick Keita knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eddy Passoni.
79.31
Armando Caruso makes a beautiful solo run. Armando Caruso kicks a strong pass forward to David Niven. David Niven whips in a cross ball towards Tonino Fanucci. Tonino Fanucci is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Gianluca Pagani reads it well. Quality keeping!
83.19
Gabriel Hidalgo hits a low pass to Dami‘n Van Der Laan. Dami‘n Van Der Laan hits a low pass to David Niven. David Niven shoots from long range but Gianluca Pagani is on top of it.
84.04
Ciro Sommese makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gian Luca Voria. Gian Luca Voria tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
90.00
Ciro Sommese makes a beautiful solo run. Ciro Sommese knocks the ball forward to Gian Luca Voria. Gian Luca Voria sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Niccol˜ Mignani (GK)
6
2. Eddy Passoni (DEF)
7
3. Armando Caruso (DEF)
7
4. Gabriel Hidalgo (DEF)
6
5. Gianfranco Ambrosino (MID)
6
6. Tonino Fanucci (MID)
7
7. Hennie Seedorf (MID)
8
8. Manuel Costa (MID)
7
9. David Niven (ATT)
6
10. Tommaso Maresca (ATT)
6
11. Dami‘n Van Der Laan (ATT)
9
12. Gill Carrus (MID)
0
13. Mauricio Vidal (DEF)
0
14. Umberto Ferazzoli (ATT)
0
1. Gianluca Pagani (GK)
7
2. Morgan Coscia (DEF)
6
3. Juan Moya (DEF)
7
4. William Maltagliati (DEF)
6
5. Giacomo Scarlato (DEF)
6
6. Generoso Italiano (MID)
7
7. Roberto Romero (MID)
6
8. Ciro Sommese (MID)
7
9. Elvis Mondini (ATT)
6
10. Gian Luca Voria (ATT)
6
11. Emmerick Keita (ATT)
6
12. Manuele Di Francesco (ATT)
0
13. Simon Rufus (MID)
0
14. Stefan Wapenaar (GK)
0