Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Luigi Ferraris where Genoa play host to Pistoiese. A crowd of 8,893 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Genoa are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Pistoiese appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Davide Lucenti.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Genoa are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Pistoiese appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Davide Lucenti.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Pistoiese kick off!
6.57
0-0Ljubisa Previtali sees Linus Busse in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Linus Busse finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
18.23
0-0Noel Johnson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ljubisa Previtali. Ljubisa Previtali sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Good keeping from Luciano Pinton as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
19.01
0-0Corner kick to Pistoiese. Ljubisa Previtali plays it to the near post. Rosario Barone gets to the ball and clears it up field.
20.59
0-0Luciano Cammarata flicks a high pass forward. Linus Busse holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Linus Busse brings the ball forward. Linus Busse knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pietro De Liguori.
26.56
Stuart Hopkin chips the ball to his team mate, Cosimo Coscia. Cosimo Coscia rushes past Mattia Torricelli! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Cosimo Coscia provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it curls horrendously wide!
27.03
Antonino Rossitto chips the ball to his team mate, Rosario Barone. Rosario Barone makes a simple pass to Gonçalo Edmundo. Gonçalo Edmundo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Elvis Lorieri manages to keep it out.
30.29
Noel Johnson makes a simple pass to Armando Pierini. Armando Pierini shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
40.06
Tomas Tacchini passes the ball forward to Pietro De Liguori. Pietro De Liguori flicks a high pass forward. Gonçalo Edmundo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gonçalo Edmundo shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Elvis Lorieri.
44.34
Ljubisa Previtali makes a simple pass to Armando Pierini. Armando Pierini tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
45.00
Gianmatteo Costacurta flicks a high pass forward. Ljubisa Previtali collects the pass. Ljubisa Previtali tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
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. Pistoiese also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Genoa start the second half!
51.13
Pietro De Liguori makes a simple pass to Stuart Hopkin. Stuart Hopkin flicks a high pass forward to Alberto Gomes who brings the ball under control. Alberto Gomes advances inside the box! Alberto Gomes shoots from just inside the box. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
55.24
Giancarlo Costacurta flicks a high pass forward. Linus Busse controls it well on his chest. Linus Busse hits a low pass to Noel Johnson. Noel Johnson shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
57.20
Mattia Torricelli flicks a high pass forward. Armando Pierini holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Armando Pierini knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pietro De Liguori.
65.15
Luciano Cammarata takes it forward alone. Luciano Cammarata sees Ljubisa Previtali in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ljubisa Previtali shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
66.13
0-0Antonino Rossitto plays the ball forward to Ivan Cabrera. Ivan Cabrera darts forward. Ivan Cabrera kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Gomes but the referee indicates it's offside!
67.14
Linus Busse sees a break and surges forward. Linus Busse shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
69.12
Ivan Cabrera deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cosimo Coscia. Cosimo Coscia tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
72.01
Tomas Tacchini hits a low pass to Ivan Cabrera. Ivan Cabrera makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Gomes. Alberto Gomes shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
73.32
Armando Pierini flicks a high pass forward. Linus Busse controls it well on his chest. Linus Busse shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
77.33
0-0Genoa have made 3 substitutions with Natale Zanini replacing Alberto Gomes, Aaron Wright replacing Gonçalo Edmundo and Don McCoist replacing Andy Johnstone .
78.40
Stuart Hopkin knocks the ball to his team mate, Natale Zanini. Natale Zanini tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
81.48
Giancarlo Costacurta controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Noel Johnson. Noel Johnson flicks a high pass forward. Linus Busse collects the pass. Linus Busse knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.08
Antonino Rossitto flicks a high pass forward. Cosimo Coscia controls it well on his chest. Cosimo Coscia flicks a high pass forward. Aaron Wright collects the pass. Aaron Wright plays a one-two with Don McCoist and rushes in on goal... Aaron Wright muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
Rosario Barone threads a neat ball through to Aaron Wright. Aaron Wright shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Luciano Pinton (GK)
9
2. Tomas Tacchini (DEF)
7
3. Antonino Rossitto (DEF)
7
4. Pietro De Liguori (DEF)
7
5. Ivan Cabrera (MID)
8
6. Rosario Barone (MID)
7
7. Stuart Hopkin (MID)
7
8. Cosimo Coscia (MID)
7
9. Andy Johnstone (ATT)
6
10. Alberto Gomes (ATT)
7
11. Gonçalo Edmundo (ATT)
7
12. Natale Zanini (MID)
6
13. Aaron Wright (GK)
6
14. Don McCoist (MID)
6
1. Elvis Lorieri (GK)
9
2. Gianluca Capone (DEF)
6
3. Luciano Cammarata (DEF)
8
4. Mattia Torricelli (DEF)
6
5. Giancarlo Costacurta (DEF)
7
6. Gianmatteo Costacurta (MID)
6
7. Noel Johnson (MID)
7
8. Ljubisa Previtali (MID)
8
9. Danilo Pinzi (MID)
6
10. Armando Pierini (ATT)
7
11. Linus Busse (ATT)
9
12. Pier Giovanni Pagliarini (MID)
0
13. Gianni Cammarata (DEF)
0
14. Fabian N. De Liguori (ATT)
0