Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Stadio Franchi where Fiorentina play host to Genoa. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Fiorentina and Genoa are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Benedetto Del Grosso.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Fiorentina and Genoa are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Benedetto Del Grosso.
0.00
0-0Genoa start the match!
2.37
0-0Adolfo Herrero barges into Craig Morton. Adolfo Herrero is given a warning by the referee! Craig Morton stretches but gets up unharmed.
3.01
0-0With vision, Jason Cort picks a pass forward to Paolo Vierchwood. Paolo Vierchwood makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Gonzalez. Jose Gonzalez shoots from long range. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Fiorentina are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
8.43
0-0Alberto Gomes comes in with a late challenge on Gianluigi Fresi. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gianluigi Fresi stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.27
Philipp Geis chips the ball to his team mate, Gianmarco Aliyu. Gianmarco Aliyu shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
21.26
Alfredo Sanchez decides to run forward with the ball. Alfredo Sanchez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adolfo Herrero. Adolfo Herrero knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Gonzalez. Jose Gonzalez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
27.13
0-0Carlo Ambrosetti makes a beautiful solo run. Carlo Ambrosetti rushes past Philipp Geis! Carlo Ambrosetti side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Superb reactions from Luciano Pinton. What a save!
30.34
0-0Philipp Geis pushes mid-way up the pitch. Philipp Geis kicks a strong pass forward to Gianmarco Aliyu. Gianmarco Aliyu knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alfredo Sanchez.
32.26
Cosimo Coscia laces a through ball forward to Gianmarco Aliyu. Gianmarco Aliyu shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
34.31
Cosimo Coscia kicks a strong pass forward to Adrian Smoje. Adrian Smoje knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gianluigi Fresi.
40.35
Rosario Barone makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cosimo Coscia. Cosimo Coscia knocks the ball forward to Gianmarco Aliyu. Gianmarco Aliyu shoots from 20 yards but somehow Achille Vasari manages to keep it out.
42.41
0-0Genoa are dictating the run of play here today.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Fiorentina appear unchanged since the first half. Genoa also appear unchanged since the first half. The Fiorentina players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Fiorentina kick off the second half!
47.47
With imagination, Carlo Ambrosetti plays the ball forward to Pascal Frieser. Pascal Frieser knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luciano Pinton who gathers it comfortably.
55.16
0-0Gaspar Vieira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pascal Frieser. Pascal Frieser kicks a strong pass forward to Adolfo Herrero but the referee indicates it's offside!
57.28
Alfredo Sanchez flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Vierchwood holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paolo Vierchwood makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Gonzalez. Jose Gonzalez shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
60.09
Jason Cort hits a low pass to Gaspar Vieira. Gaspar Vieira surges forward with the ball. Gaspar Vieira rushes past Philipp Geis! Some good footwork from Gaspar Vieira provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
61.42
Adrian Smoje makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gianmarco Aliyu. Gianmarco Aliyu kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Gomes but the referee indicates it's offside!
65.06
Ivan Cabrera kicks a strong pass forward to Gonçalo Edmundo. Gonçalo Edmundo flicks a high pass forward. Gianmarco Aliyu controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Gianmarco Aliyu strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Achille Vasari smothers it!
66.26
Craig Morton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ivan Cabrera. Ivan Cabrera flicks a high ball forward to Gianmarco Aliyu who takes it down. Gianmarco Aliyu cuts inside the box! Gianmarco Aliyu looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but somehow Achille Vasari manages to keep it out.
67.00
Carlo Ambrosetti chips the ball to his team mate, Paolo Vierchwood. Paolo Vierchwood knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luciano Pinton who gathers it comfortably.
69.18
Alfredo Sanchez flicks a high pass forward. Gaspar Vieira controls it well on his chest. Showing composure, Gaspar Vieira picks a pass forward to Pascal Frieser. Pascal Frieser edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Pascal Frieser provides some space. He shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
73.57
Adrian Smoje surges forward with the ball. Adrian Smoje rushes past Gianluigi Fresi! Some good footwork from Adrian Smoje provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
77.09
0-0Fiorentina have made a substitution with Lilian Cygean replacing Pascal Frieser .Genoa have made 3 substitutions with Natale Zanini replacing Alberto Gomes, William Tedoldi replacing Gonçalo Edmundo and Alberto Carvalho replacing Gianmarco Aliyu .
78.16
0-0Cosimo Coscia barges into Jason Cort. Cosimo Coscia is shown the yellow card! Jason Cort gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
81.34
Carlo Ambrosetti decides to run forward with the ball. Carlo Ambrosetti plays a quick one-two with Adolfo Herrero and rushes in on goal... Carlo Ambrosetti shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Solid save from Luciano Pinton. What a great pair of hands!
84.59
1-0Gianluigi Fresi knocks the ball forward to Paolo Vierchwood. Paolo Vierchwood makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Gonzalez. Jose Gonzalez finds some space and shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
89.36
Adrian Smoje darts forward. Adrian Smoje makes a pass forward but Alberto Carvalho is yards offside!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Achille Vasari (GK)
7
2. Jason Cort (DEF)
7
3. Gianluigi Fresi (DEF)
6
4. Alfredo Sanchez (DEF)
7
5. Adolfo Herrero (MID)
6
6. Jose Gonzalez (MID)
8
7. Paolo Vierchwood (MID)
7
8. Carlo Ambrosetti (MID)
9
9. Filipe Lima (ATT)
6
10. Gaspar Vieira (ATT)
7
11. Pascal Frieser (ATT)
6
12. Samuele Moriero (DEF)
0
13. Martin Armellini (MID)
0
14. Lilian Cygean (ATT)
6
1. Luciano Pinton (GK)
7
2. Pietro De Liguori (DEF)
6
3. Philipp Geis (DEF)
7
4. Craig Morton (DEF)
6
5. Ivan Cabrera (MID)
6
6. Rosario Barone (MID)
6
7. Adrian Smoje (MID)
8
8. Cosimo Coscia (MID)
6
9. Gianmarco Aliyu (ATT)
7
10. Alberto Gomes (ATT)
5
11. Gonçalo Edmundo (ATT)
6
12. Natale Zanini (MID)
6
13. William Tedoldi (MID)
6
14. Alberto Carvalho (ATT)
6