Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Arechi where Salernitana play host to Genoa. A crowd of 8,802 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Salernitana are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Genoa appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
Salernitana kick off the first half!
4.50
Geoffroy Seube flicks the ball to his team mate, Gian Matteo Biancone. Gian Matteo Biancone plays a perfect one-two with Amedeo Sibilano and rushes in on goal... Gian Matteo Biancone tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gian Matteo Biancone!
8.21
Elbekay Bouchiba catches Amedeo Sibilano on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Amedeo Sibilano hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.37
Claudio Brambilla threads the ball through to Gian Matteo Biancone. Gian Matteo Biancone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.01
Elbekay Bouchiba controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cosimo Colombo. Cosimo Colombo passes the ball forward to Maurizio Malusci. Maurizio Malusci shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but David Pavone manages to gather it comfortably.
16.02
Cosimo Colombo kicks a strong pass forward to Jean-Louis Cascini. Jean-Louis Cascini whips in a cross ball towards Maurizio Malusci. Maurizio Malusci powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
18.49
Girolamo Gregori makes a probing pass to Jean-Louis Cascini. Jean-Louis Cascini shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
20.52
Claudio Brambilla sees a break and surges forward. Claudio Brambilla shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Alex Telfer!
21.28
Sergio Fissore knocks the ball forward to Guerino Turrini. Guerino Turrini chips the ball to his team mate, Gian Matteo Biancone. Gian Matteo Biancone shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies wide!
24.49
Geoffroy Seube flicks the ball to his team mate, Amedeo Sibilano. Amedeo Sibilano finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
26.49
Claudio Brambilla hacks Vinicio E. Palmieri from behind! Claudio Brambilla is warned by the referee! Vinicio E. Palmieri runs off the knock.
27.05
Sergio Fissore makes a simple pass to Amedeo Sibilano. Amedeo Sibilano knocks in a cross ball towards Gian Matteo Biancone. Gian Matteo Biancone flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
32.08
Salernitana are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Genoa's defence.
33.43
Sergio Fissore chips the ball to his team mate, Guerino Turrini. Guerino Turrini shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
38.50
Amedeo Sibilano barges into Kevin Johnstone. The referee calls over Amedeo Sibilano and shows him a yellow card! Kevin Johnstone hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.52
Benedetto Camorani chips the ball to his team mate, Sergio Fissore. Sergio Fissore kicks a strong pass forward to Gian Matteo Biancone. Gian Matteo Biancone sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
44.17
Geoffroy Seube threads the ball through to Gian Matteo Biancone. Gian Matteo Biancone tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Alex Telfer.
45.00
Guerino Turrini catches Gianni Cento on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gianni Cento hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
Genoa kick off the second half!
55.46
Girolamo Gregori hacks Sergio Fissore from behind! The referee calls over Girolamo Gregori and shows him a yellow card! Sergio Fissore hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.49
Vinicio E. Palmieri advances with the ball. Vinicio E. Palmieri knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Pavone who gathers it comfortably.
60.40
Sergio Fissore chips the ball to his team mate, Guerino Turrini. Guerino Turrini passes the ball forward but Amedeo Sibilano is offside!
72.56
Benedetto Camorani passes the ball forward to Claudio Brambilla. Claudio Brambilla passes the ball forward to Guerino Turrini. Guerino Turrini shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Alex Telfer easily smothers it!
75.22
Kevin Johnstone flicks the ball to his team mate, Cosimo Colombo. Cosimo Colombo makes a probing pass to Maurizio Malusci. Maurizio Malusci knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Pavone who gathers it comfortably.
79.17
Benedetto Camorani comes in with a late challenge on Maurizio Malusci. Benedetto Camorani is given a warning by the referee! Maurizio Malusci runs off the knock.
81.10
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
87.48
Kevin Johnstone knocks the ball forward to Cosimo Colombo. Cosimo Colombo knocks the ball forward to Maurizio Malusci. Maurizio Malusci lofts in a cross ball towards Jean-Louis Cascini. Jean-Louis Cascini flicks the ball with his head. David Pavone easily smothers it.
89.06
Kevin Johnstone makes a simple pass to Cosimo Colombo. Cosimo Colombo makes a probing pass to Maurizio Malusci. Maurizio Malusci knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Gian Matteo Biancone of Salernitana

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 5 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 4 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 2 vs 2
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 46.3768115942029 vs 53.6231884057971
Play Area
Home team third: 20.29%, Midfield: 42.03%, Away team third: 37.68%