Match Report


Genoa     AC Milan
Computer Player Tony Schofield
M. SchnoorG1GL. Matzuzzi
I. YaremchukD2DM. Black
T. SmolarekDcaptain3captainDK. Jensen
C. ScowcroftD4DM. Pellegrini
H. El BraziD5DF. Sterchele
T. FanucciM6MG. Benin
G. HackworthM7MA. La Marca
F. SchopfA8MO. Birnbaum
T. MarescaA9AG. Gallacher
D. Van Der LaanA10AS. Foglia
S. RobinsonA11AP. Benussi
 
R. ColomboM12AG. Frau
G. BridgesA13MO. Cruz
O. InsleyD14DA. Tiler

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Match Report

Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stadio Luigi Ferraris where Genoa play host to AC Milan. A crowd of 20,634 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Genoa are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while AC Milan appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Diego Sartor.


0.00
AC Milan kick off!
3.44
Kasper Jensen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oliver Birnbaum. Oliver Birnbaum decides to run forward with the ball. Oliver Birnbaum lofts in a cross ball towards Sergio Foglia. Graeme Hackworth comes in with a late challenge on Sergio Foglia. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
3.44
The referee points to the spot..
4.58
Pier G. Benussi slowly runs up but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
10.25
Tomasz Smolarek comes in with a late challenge on Gavin Gallacher. Tomasz Smolarek is shown the yellow card! Gavin Gallacher carries on, but is struggling a bit.
15.14
Mirco Pellegrini makes a simple pass to Alessandro La Marca. Alessandro La Marca kicks a strong pass forward to Pier G. Benussi. Pier G. Benussi lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Gallacher. Gavin Gallacher powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
18.09
Fabiano Sterchele kicks a strong pass forward to Oliver Birnbaum. Oliver Birnbaum runs straight at the opposition's defence. Oliver Birnbaum knocks in a cross ball towards Pier G. Benussi. Pier G. Benussi makes a convincing header. Markus Schnoor didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
20.13
Fabiano Sterchele clumsily knocks into Tonino Fanucci. The referee brings Fabiano Sterchele to one side and gives him a warning! Tonino Fanucci runs off the knock.
22.21
Alessandro La Marca threads the ball through to Gavin Gallacher. Gavin Gallacher lofts in a cross ball towards Gianfranco Benin. Gianfranco Benin connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but is denied by Markus Schnoor. Excellent save.
27.38
Tonino Fanucci barges into Gianfranco Benin. Tonino Fanucci is shown the yellow card! Gianfranco Benin runs off the knock.
28.13
Tomasz Smolarek chips the ball to his team mate, Graeme Hackworth. Graeme Hackworth knocks the ball to his team mate, Dami‘n Van Der Laan. Dami‘n Van Der Laan makes a simple pass, allowing Fabian Schopf to run into the box. Fabian Schopf makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Lamberto Matzuzzi is on top of his game. Nice save!
38.31
Kasper Jensen pushes up the pitch. Kasper Jensen threads the ball through to Pier G. Benussi. Pier G. Benussi lofts in a cross ball towards Sergio Foglia. Sergio Foglia finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Sergio Foglia scores for AC Milan!!
45.00
Graeme Hackworth pushes up the pitch. Graeme Hackworth makes a probing pass to Stuart Robinson. Stuart Robinson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Genoa appear unchanged since the first half. AC Milan also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Genoa kick off!
47.53
Graeme Hackworth passes the ball forward to Tonino Fanucci. Tonino Fanucci controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Graeme Hackworth. Graeme Hackworth edges inside the box! Graeme Hackworth muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Lamberto Matzuzzi gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
49.53
Kasper Jensen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pier G. Benussi. Pier G. Benussi makes a probing pass to Alessandro La Marca. Alessandro La Marca sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Markus Schnoor is on top of it.
51.03
Alessandro La Marca knocks the ball to his team mate, Pier G. Benussi. Pier G. Benussi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Markus Schnoor who gathers it comfortably.
55.04
Illya Yaremchuk catches Sergio Foglia on the ankles. The referee calls over Illya Yaremchuk and warns him to calm down! Sergio Foglia grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
57.42
Mirco Pellegrini receives the ball from a throw-in from Oliver Birnbaum. Mirco Pellegrini flicks a high pass forward. Pier G. Benussi controls it well on his chest. Pier G. Benussi shoots from distance. Markus Schnoor gets down and covers it.
59.05
Mirco Pellegrini hacks Graeme Hackworth from behind! The referee calls over Mirco Pellegrini and warns him to calm down! Graeme Hackworth hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.41
Tonino Fanucci catches Mirco Pellegrini on the ankles. The referee brings Tonino Fanucci to one side and gives him a warning! Mirco Pellegrini runs off the knock.
67.41
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
71.52
Chris Scowcroft decides to run forward with the ball. Chris Scowcroft plays a scrappy one-two with Stuart Robinson and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Chris Scowcroft provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
77.03
AC Milan have made 3 substitutions with Guy Frau replacing Pier G. Benussi, Oscar Cruz replacing Gianfranco Benin and Adam Tiler replacing Marvin Black .
84.18
Kasper Jensen makes a beautiful solo run. Kasper Jensen deftly passes the ball to Guy Frau, releasing him through on goal. Some silky footwork from Guy Frau provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for AC Milan!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
 

Genoa

AC Milan
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 2 vs 7
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 5 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 2 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 42.1052631578947 vs 57.8947368421053
Play Area
Home team third: 34.21%, Midfield: 39.47%, Away team third: 26.32%

Scorers
Gavin Gallacher 15
Sergio Foglia 38
Guy Frau 84

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Pier G. Benussi of AC Milan

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Markus Schnoor (GK)
7
2. Illya Yaremchuk (DEF)
5
3. Tomasz Smolarek (DEF)
5
4. Chris Scowcroft (DEF)
6
5. Hassan El Brazi (DEF)
6
6. Tonino Fanucci (MID)
6
7. Graeme Hackworth (MID)
7
8. Fabian Schopf (ATT)
6
9. Tommaso Maresca (ATT)
6
10. Dami‘n Van Der Laan (ATT)
6
11. Stuart Robinson (ATT)
6

12. Roberto Colombo (MID)
0
13. George Bridges (ATT)
0
14. Oleg Insley (DEF)
0

1. Lamberto Matzuzzi (GK)
6
2. Marvin Black (DEF)
6
3. Kasper Jensen (DEF)
8
4. Mirco Pellegrini (DEF)
6
5. Fabiano Sterchele (DEF)
6
6. Gianfranco Benin (MID)
6
7. Alessandro La Marca (MID)
7
8. Oliver Birnbaum (MID)
7
9. Gavin Gallacher (ATT)
8
10. Sergio Foglia (ATT)
8
11. Pier G. Benussi (ATT)
9

12. Guy Frau (ATT)
8
13. Oscar Cruz (MID)
6
14. Adam Tiler (DEF)
6