Match Report
| Genoa | Genoa |  |  | Roma | Roma | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Luciano Pinton | L. Pinton |  | 67 | G |  | 1 | | G | 73 | | Valentino Nodari | V. Nodari | |||||||||
| Tomas Tacchini | T. Tacchini | | 69 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 73 |  | Ruben Costa | R. Costa | |||||||||
| Antonino Rossitto | A. Rossitto | | 69 | D | | 3 | | D | 73 |  | Shota Dassen | S. Dassen | |||||||||
| Pietro De Liguori | P. De Liguori | | 62 | D | | 4 | |  | D | 70 | | Andre Nesta | A. Nesta | ||||||||
| Ivan Cabrera | I. Cabrera |  | 72 | M | | 5 | | D | 65 | | Ricardo Nascimento | R. Nascimento | |||||||||
| Rosario Barone | R. Barone | | 71 | M | | 6 | | M | 74 | | Marco Sibilano | M. Sibilano | |||||||||
| Stuart Hopkin | S. Hopkin |  | 66 | M | | 7 | | M | 71 | | Tiziano Caverzan | T. Caverzan | |||||||||
| Natale Zanini | N. Zanini | | 63 | M | | | 8 | | A | 72 | | Benito Dionigi | B. Dionigi | ||||||||
| Antonino Lo Gatto | A. Lo Gatto | | 64 | A | | 9 | | A | 70 |  | Gregory Abbas | G. Abbas | |||||||||
| Alberto Gomes | A. Gomes | | 63 | A | | 10 | | A | 68 | | Andres Vazquez | A. Vazquez | |||||||||
| Andy Johnstone | A. Johnstone | | 61 | A | | 11 | | A | 67 | | Marino Mandelli | M. Mandelli | |||||||||
| Aaron Wright | A. Wright |  | 61 | G | | 12 | | M | 66 | | Julian Torres | J. Torres | |||||||||
| Gonçalo Edmundo | G. Edmundo |  | 60 | A | | 13 | | G | 66 | | Mauro Chiesa | M. Chiesa | |||||||||
| Don McCoist | D. McCoist | | 60 | M | | 14 | | M | 65 | | Paolo Matteazzi | P. Matteazzi | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadio Luigi Ferraris where Genoa play host to Roma. A crowd of 16,680 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Genoa are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Roma appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Alfredo Conte.
The pitch is in good condition.
Genoa are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Roma appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Alfredo Conte.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Genoa get the match underway!
2.09
0-0Ivan Cabrera flicks a high ball forward to Alberto Gomes who takes it down. Alberto Gomes runs straight at the defence! Alberto Gomes muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
4.12
Tiziano Caverzan threads the ball through to Marco Sibilano. Marco Sibilano plays a scrappy one-two with Tiziano Caverzan and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Marco Sibilano provides some space. He shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
6.43
1-0Antonino Rossitto plays the ball forward to Rosario Barone. Rosario Barone makes a simple pass to Antonino Lo Gatto. Antonino Lo Gatto whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Gomes. Alberto Gomes beats his man to it with a header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
9.33
1-0Rosario Barone sees a break and surges forward. Rosario Barone shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Valentino Nodari.
20.22
1-0Marco Sibilano makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andres Vazquez. Andres Vazquez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.58
1-0Tomas Tacchini clumsily knocks into Marino Mandelli. Tomas Tacchini is given a warning by the referee! Marino Mandelli stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.27
Shota Dassen threads the ball through to Marco Sibilano. Marco Sibilano makes an attacking run forward. Marco Sibilano shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
39.44
Shota Dassen receives the ball from a throw-in from Andre Nesta. Shota Dassen knocks the ball to his team mate, Andre Nesta. Andre Nesta plays the ball forward to Gregory Abbas. Gregory Abbas skips past Tomas Tacchini! Gregory Abbas rockets a shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
40.37
With some swift thinking, Andres Vazquez plays the ball forward to Marino Mandelli. Marino Mandelli advances inside the box! Marino Mandelli tries a spectacular strike. Luciano Pinton is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
44.16
Tiziano Caverzan sees Marco Sibilano in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marco Sibilano whips in a cross ball towards Marino Mandelli. Marino Mandelli finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Wonderful reactions from Luciano Pinton keeps it out!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Genoa appear unchanged since the first half. Roma also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Roma kick off!
49.47
Ivan Cabrera threads a neat ball through to Antonino Lo Gatto. Antonino Lo Gatto skips past Shota Dassen! Antonino Lo Gatto shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Genoa!
53.59
Tomas Tacchini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stuart Hopkin. Seeing a gap ahead, Stuart Hopkin plays the ball forward to Andy Johnstone. Andy Johnstone hits a low pass to Ivan Cabrera. Some silky footwork from Ivan Cabrera provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Valentino Nodari!
54.17
With wonderful imagination, Tiziano Caverzan laces a weighted ball forward to Gregory Abbas. Gregory Abbas shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
57.37
With great vision, Marco Sibilano plays the ball forward to Tiziano Caverzan. Tiziano Caverzan knocks in a cross ball towards Benito Dionigi. Benito Dionigi finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
59.58
Marco Sibilano flicks the ball to his team mate, Tiziano Caverzan. Tiziano Caverzan shoots from 25 yards but somehow Luciano Pinton manages to keep it out.
61.40
Gregory Abbas flicks a high pass forward to Andres Vazquez who brings the ball under control. Andres Vazquez controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Benito Dionigi through on goal. Some silky footwork from Benito Dionigi provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Luciano Pinton is on top of it.
65.06
Stuart Hopkin flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Gomes. Alberto Gomes shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
66.29
2-1Gregory Abbas clumsily knocks into Tomas Tacchini. Gregory Abbas is shown the yellow card! Tomas Tacchini stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.01
Ricardo Nascimento flicks a high pass forward. Marco Sibilano controls it well on his chest. Marco Sibilano runs straight at the opposition's defence. Marco Sibilano knocks in a cross ball towards Gregory Abbas. With a superhuman jump, Gregory Abbas connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Luciano Pinton manages to gather it.
69.45
Marco Sibilano plays the ball forward to Tiziano Caverzan. Tiziano Caverzan cuts inside the box! Tiziano Caverzan looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Tiziano Caverzan!
72.27
2-2Gregory Abbas sees Andres Vazquez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andres Vazquez lofts in a cross ball towards Marco Sibilano. Natale Zanini comes in with a late challenge on Marco Sibilano. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
73.39
Ivan Cabrera clumsily knocks into Marco Sibilano. Ivan Cabrera is shown the yellow card! Marco Sibilano stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.46
Rosario Barone makes a beautiful solo run. Rosario Barone shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
77.48
2-2Genoa have made 3 substitutions with Aaron Wright replacing Alberto Gomes, Gonçalo Edmundo replacing Andy Johnstone and Don McCoist replacing Antonino Lo Gatto .
78.52
Seeing a gap ahead, Pietro De Liguori plays the ball forward to Ivan Cabrera. Ivan Cabrera makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Natale Zanini. Natale Zanini knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Shota Dassen.
84.29
Tiziano Caverzan makes a probing pass to Benito Dionigi. Benito Dionigi whips in a cross ball towards Tiziano Caverzan. Tiziano Caverzan makes a deft header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
87.02
Shota Dassen knocks the ball forward to Gregory Abbas. Gregory Abbas lofts in a cross ball towards Benito Dionigi. Benito Dionigi gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is tipped over by Luciano Pinton.
89.53
Tiziano Caverzan sees Benito Dionigi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Benito Dionigi knocks in a cross ball towards Marino Mandelli. Marino Mandelli beats his man to it with a header but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
Rosario Barone comes in with a late challenge on Andre Nesta. The referee warns Rosario Barone to calm down! Andre Nesta hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Luciano Pinton (GK)
8
2. Tomas Tacchini (DEF)
6
3. Antonino Rossitto (DEF)
6
4. Pietro De Liguori (DEF)
6
5. Ivan Cabrera (MID)
6
6. Rosario Barone (MID)
6
7. Stuart Hopkin (MID)
6
8. Natale Zanini (MID)
6
9. Antonino Lo Gatto (ATT)
8
10. Alberto Gomes (ATT)
8
11. Andy Johnstone (ATT)
6
12. Aaron Wright (GK)
6
13. Gonçalo Edmundo (ATT)
6
14. Don McCoist (MID)
6
1. Valentino Nodari (GK)
6
2. Ruben Costa (DEF)
6
3. Shota Dassen (DEF)
6
4. Andre Nesta (DEF)
6
5. Ricardo Nascimento (DEF)
6
6. Marco Sibilano (MID)
8
7. Tiziano Caverzan (MID)
9
8. Benito Dionigi (ATT)
6
9. Gregory Abbas (ATT)
6
10. Andres Vazquez (ATT)
6
11. Marino Mandelli (ATT)
7
12. Julian Torres (MID)
0
13. Mauro Chiesa (GK)
0
14. Paolo Matteazzi (MID)
0