Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Stadio Luigi Ferraris where Genoa play host to AC Milan. A crowd of 9,650 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Genoa are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AC Milan appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bernardo Montesanto.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Genoa are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AC Milan appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bernardo Montesanto.
0.00
The first half starts with Genoa kicking off!
2.46
Guerino Graffiedi flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Farinos collects the pass. Roberto Farinos chips the ball to his team mate, Cosimo Tasca. Cosimo Tasca shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
3.19
Stuart Hopkin flicks a high pass forward. Gonçalo Edmundo controls it well on his chest. Gonçalo Edmundo tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Ernesto Guerrero manages to gather it.
6.43
Fabian Natale Ambrosetti threads the ball through to Yuri Maris. Yuri Maris plays a one-two with Rosario Zampagna and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Yuri Maris provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Luciano Pinton manages to gather it effortlessly.
10.23
Pietro De Liguori flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Hopkin. Stuart Hopkin passes the ball forward to Gonçalo Edmundo. Gonçalo Edmundo plays a one-two with Alberto Gomes and rushes in on goal... Some awkward footwork from Gonçalo Edmundo provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
12.10
Yuri Maris plays the ball forward to Roberto Farinos. Roberto Farinos cuts inside the box! Roberto Farinos cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
15.36
Gabriele Rutzittu hacks Cosimo Coscia from behind! The referee calls over Gabriele Rutzittu and shows him a yellow card! Cosimo Coscia runs off the knock.
18.02
Cosimo Coscia darts forward. Cosimo Coscia knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Andy Johnstone is offside!
20.34
Pietro De Liguori threads a neat ball through to Stuart Hopkin. Stuart Hopkin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cosimo Coscia. Cosimo Coscia shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
21.46
Tomas Tacchini sees a break and surges forward. Tomas Tacchini passes the ball forward to Alberto Gomes. Alberto Gomes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ricardo Carcedo.
24.07
Seeing a gap ahead, JŸrgen Van Dalen plays the ball forward to Yuri Maris. Yuri Maris deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sergio Sadotti. Sergio Sadotti kicks a strong pass forward to Yuri Maris but the referee indicates it's offside!
26.23
Yuri Maris sees Rosario Zampagna in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rosario Zampagna knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.34
Roberto Farinos runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Roberto Farinos finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
32.37
Roberto Farinos comes in with a late challenge on Pietro De Liguori. The referee calls over Roberto Farinos and shows him a yellow card! Pietro De Liguori hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.07
Ricardo Carcedo runs up as Guerino Graffiedi takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Ricardo Carcedo threads the ball through to Yuri Maris. Yuri Maris makes an attacking run forward. Yuri Maris advances inside the box! Yuri Maris looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
36.29
JŸrgen Van Dalen passes the ball forward to Fabian Natale Ambrosetti. Fabian Natale Ambrosetti passes the ball forward to Rosario Zampagna. Rosario Zampagna shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Luciano Pinton. Excellent save.
39.56
Rosario Zampagna makes a simple pass to Cosimo Tasca. Cosimo Tasca shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
40.26
Fabian Natale Ambrosetti threads the ball through to Sergio Sadotti. Sergio Sadotti sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Sergio Sadotti scores for AC Milan!!
44.52
JŸrgen Van Dalen sees Guerino Graffiedi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Guerino Graffiedi flicks a high pass forward. Cosimo Tasca controls it well on his chest. Cosimo Tasca whips in a cross ball towards Rosario Zampagna. Rosario Zampagna connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
Cosimo Coscia passes the ball forward to Rosario Barone. Rosario Barone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
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
AC Milan kick off the second half!
47.46
Yuri Maris knocks the ball to his team mate, Cosimo Tasca. Cosimo Tasca knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.50
Rosario Barone flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Hopkin controls it well on his chest. Stuart Hopkin controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Andy Johnstone through on goal. Andy Johnstone takes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
55.03
Fabian Natale Ambrosetti knocks the ball forward to Sergio Sadotti. Sergio Sadotti shoots from long range which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
59.44
Alberto Gomes kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Johnstone. Andy Johnstone shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
65.12
Seeing a gap ahead, Tomas Tacchini picks a pass forward to Rosario Barone. Rosario Barone flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Gomes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alberto Gomes plays a one-two with Gonçalo Edmundo and advances towards the goal... Alberto Gomes tries a spectacular strike but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
66.51
Tomas Tacchini flicks a high pass forward to Stuart Hopkin who brings the ball under control. Stuart Hopkin brings the ball forward. Stuart Hopkin tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Ernesto Guerrero.
68.53
Gonçalo Edmundo takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Antonino Rossitto strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
69.41
Pietro De Liguori catches Cosimo Tasca on the ankles. The referee calls over Pietro De Liguori and warns him to calm down! Cosimo Tasca stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.47
Tomas Tacchini clumsily knocks into Rosario Zampagna. Tomas Tacchini is given a warning by the referee! Rosario Zampagna carries on, but is struggling a bit.
73.22
Pietro De Liguori flicks a high pass forward. Tomas Tacchini controls it well on his chest. Tomas Tacchini chips the ball to his team mate, Gonçalo Edmundo. Gonçalo Edmundo shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
75.57
Rosario Barone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Johnstone. Andy Johnstone shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
77.03
Genoa have made 3 substitutions with Natale Zanini replacing Alberto Gomes, Aaron Wright replacing Gonçalo Edmundo and Don McCoist replacing Andy Johnstone .
78.13
JŸrgen Van Dalen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roberto Farinos. Roberto Farinos knocks the ball forward to Cosimo Tasca. Cosimo Tasca knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luciano Pinton who gathers it comfortably.
89.48
Stuart Hopkin hacks JŸrgen Van Dalen from behind! The referee calls over Stuart Hopkin and warns him to calm down! JŸrgen Van Dalen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Yuri Maris makes a probing pass to Fabian Natale Ambrosetti. Fabian Natale Ambrosetti makes a probing pass to Roberto Farinos. Roberto Farinos plays a scrappy one-two with Yuri Maris and stumbles forward towards the goal... Roberto Farinos cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Yuri Maris 33 Sergio Sadotti 40, 55 Roberto Farinos 90 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Luciano Pinton (GK)
6
2. Tomas Tacchini (DEF)
7
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)
7
8. Cosimo Coscia (MID)
6
9. Andy Johnstone (ATT)
6
10. Alberto Gomes (ATT)
6
11. Gonçalo Edmundo (ATT)
6
12. Natale Zanini (MID)
6
13. Aaron Wright (GK)
6
14. Don McCoist (MID)
6
1. Ernesto Guerrero (GK)
6
2. Ricardo Carcedo (DEF)
6
3. JŸrgen Van Dalen (DEF)
6
4. Gabriele Rutzittu (DEF)
6
5. Guerino Graffiedi (DEF)
6
6. Roberto Farinos (MID)
8
7. Fabian Natale Ambrosetti (MID)
8
8. Yuri Maris (MID)
9
9. Sergio Sadotti (ATT)
8
10. Cosimo Tasca (ATT)
6
11. Rosario Zampagna (ATT)
6
12. Ellery Molendijk (MID)
0
13. Stanley Plowright (GK)
0
14. Valentino Iannuzzi (MID)
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