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 Unione Sportiva Livorno. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Genoa are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Unione Sportiva Livorno appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Elvis Zanutta.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Genoa are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Unione Sportiva Livorno appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Elvis Zanutta.
0.00
0-0Unione Sportiva Livorno get the match underway!
2.50
0-0Rosario Barone knocks the ball to his team mate, Adrian Smoje. Adrian Smoje shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
4.07
Pietro De Liguori threads the ball through to Ivan Cabrera. With great vision, Ivan Cabrera plays the ball forward to Gonçalo Edmundo. Gonçalo Edmundo tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
8.56
0-0Ian Charles clumsily knocks into Craig Morton. Ian Charles is given a warning by the referee! Craig Morton stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.37
0-0Marino Di Livio knocks the ball forward to Garry Hupkes. Garry Hupkes hits a low pass to Silvio Viana. Silvio Viana shoots from 20 yards but Luciano Pinton reads it well. Fabulous stop!
16.31
Robert Marguerite barges into Philipp Geis. Robert Marguerite is given a warning by the referee! Philipp Geis runs off the knock.
20.56
0-0Philipp Geis runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Philipp Geis lofts in a cross ball towards Gonçalo Edmundo. Gonçalo Edmundo gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Magnificent block by Rainer Wieczorek!
21.02
Giorgio Guastalvino takes it forward alone. Giorgio Guastalvino shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
27.07
0-0Rainer Wieczorek comes in with a late challenge on Gonçalo Edmundo. Rainer Wieczorek is shown the yellow card! Gonçalo Edmundo runs off the knock.
28.06
Craig Morton kicks a strong pass forward to Gianmarco Aliyu. With a delightful solo run, Gianmarco Aliyu stretches the opposition's defence. Gianmarco Aliyu advances inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Gianmarco Aliyu provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
30.33
Don McNeill comes in with a late challenge on Gonçalo Edmundo. Don McNeill is warned by the referee! Gonçalo Edmundo runs off the knock.
32.23
0-0Philipp Geis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pietro De Liguori. Pietro De Liguori kicks a strong pass forward to Gianmarco Aliyu. Gianmarco Aliyu puts a great ball through. Cosimo Coscia runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
33.07
With imagination, Paulo Rego plays the ball forward to Robert Marguerite. Robert Marguerite shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
34.54
0-1Ian Charles flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Rego collects the pass. Paulo Rego knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Hupkes. Garry Hupkes flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
42.25
Gonçalo Edmundo flicks a high ball forward to Alberto Gomes who takes it down. Alberto Gomes advances inside the box! Alberto Gomes takes a shot at goal but somehow Cosimo Coscia manages to keep it out.
44.09
Philipp Geis flicks a high pass forward. Pietro De Liguori collects the pass. Pietro De Liguori passes the ball forward to Gianmarco Aliyu. Gianmarco Aliyu makes a probing pass between the defence to Gonçalo Edmundo. Gonçalo Edmundo muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
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. Unione Sportiva Livorno also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Genoa get the second half underway!
55.58
Pietro De Liguori flicks a high pass forward. Adrian Smoje holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adrian Smoje makes a probing pass to Gonçalo Edmundo. Gonçalo Edmundo shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
60.48
Ian Charles advances with the ball. Ian Charles controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
67.32
Oscar Anaclerio catches Gonçalo Edmundo on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gonçalo Edmundo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.41
With some swift thinking, Rosario Barone plays the ball forward to Gianmarco Aliyu. Gianmarco Aliyu knocks the ball forward to Alberto Gomes but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
73.24
Philipp Geis flicks a high pass forward to Rosario Barone who brings the ball under control. Rosario Barone threads a neat ball through to Alberto Gomes. Alberto Gomes shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
77.54
0-1Genoa have made 3 substitutions with Natale Zanini replacing Alberto Gomes, William Tedoldi replacing Gonçalo Edmundo and Alberto Carvalho replacing Gianmarco Aliyu .
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
| Garry Hupkes 35 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Garry Hupkes of Unione Sportiva Livorno |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Luciano Pinton (GK)
6
2. Pietro De Liguori (DEF)
7
3. Philipp Geis (DEF)
8
4. Craig Morton (DEF)
6
5. Ivan Cabrera (MID)
6
6. Rosario Barone (MID)
7
7. Adrian Smoje (MID)
6
8. Cosimo Coscia (MID)
6
9. Gianmarco Aliyu (ATT)
7
10. Alberto Gomes (ATT)
8
11. Gonçalo Edmundo (ATT)
6
12. Natale Zanini (MID)
6
13. William Tedoldi (MID)
6
14. Alberto Carvalho (ATT)
6
1. Cosimo Coscia (GK)
7
2. Giorgio Guastalvino (DEF)
6
3. Don McNeill (DEF)
5
4. Marino Di Livio (DEF)
6
5. Rainer Wieczorek (DEF)
5
6. Garry Hupkes (MID)
9
7. Ian Charles (MID)
6
8. Oscar Anaclerio (MID)
6
9. Silvio Viana (MID)
6
10. Paulo Rego (ATT)
7
11. Robert Marguerite (ATT)
5
12. Nunzio Antonellini (GK)
0
13. Ivone Corsi (GK)
0
14. Luciano Fontolan (MID)
0