Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio Luigi Ferraris where Genoa play host to Palermo. A crowd of 13,461 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Genoa are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Palermo appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Lentini.
The pitch is in great condition.
Genoa are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Palermo appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Lentini.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Palermo kick off!
15.14
0-0Jakob Winkler knocks the ball forward to Dennis Carlton. Dennis Carlton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
21.03
0-0Donato Tresoldi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edmundo Gainza. Edmundo Gainza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.11
0-0Rio Stone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dennis Carlton. Dennis Carlton threads the ball through to Noel Higginbotham. Noel Higginbotham whips in a cross ball towards Dennis Carlton. Dennis Carlton powers a header at goal. The ball strikes Lennart Döring's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
28.51
0-0Dennis Carlton takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Giacomo Coco punches the ball out of the danger area!
30.52
0-0Amedeo Fabris comes in with a late challenge on Rafael Fernandes. Amedeo Fabris is shown the yellow card! Rafael Fernandes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.42
Donato Tresoldi flicks a high ball forward to Salvatore Tacchinardi who takes it down. Salvatore Tacchinardi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jakob Winkler.
34.19
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
40.04
Emile Nkono makes a simple pass to John Bakboord. John Bakboord shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
0-0Dennis Carlton threads the ball through to Emile Nkono. Emile Nkono lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Gough. Kevin Gough outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but somehow Giacomo Coco manages to keep it out.
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. Palermo also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Genoa kick off!
47.58
Without breaking stride, Juan-Carlos Dominguez plays the ball forward to Ronnie Winterburn. Ronnie Winterburn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.27
0-0Emile Nkono hacks Alexandre Quaresma from behind! The referee calls over Emile Nkono and warns him to calm down! Alexandre Quaresma hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.36
1-0Billy Makin picks a pass forward to Dennis Carlton. Dennis Carlton flicks a high pass forward to John Bakboord who brings the ball under control. John Bakboord knocks the ball forward, putting Rafael Fernandes through on goal. Some good footwork from Rafael Fernandes provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Rafael Fernandes!
54.08
Donato Tresoldi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Salvatore Tacchinardi. Salvatore Tacchinardi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.45
Rio Stone takes it forward alone. Rio Stone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Fernandes. Rafael Fernandes advances inside the box! Rafael Fernandes makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
63.10
Dennis Carlton makes a probing pass to John Bakboord. John Bakboord shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
72.29
Alexandre Quaresma knocks the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Dominguez. Juan-Carlos Dominguez flicks a high ball forward to Salvatore Tacchinardi who takes it down. Salvatore Tacchinardi shoots from distance. Jason Parker gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
75.41
Noel Higginbotham surges forward with the ball. Noel Higginbotham knocks in a cross ball towards Dennis Carlton. Dennis Carlton makes a looping header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
78.13
Billy Makin barges into Salvatore Tacchinardi. Billy Makin is shown the yellow card! Salvatore Tacchinardi runs off the knock.
79.11
Billy Makin flicks a high ball forward to Noel Higginbotham who takes it down. Noel Higginbotham controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rafael Fernandes. Rafael Fernandes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Giacomo Coco gets down and covers it.
81.02
Lennart Döring makes an attacking run forward. Lennart Döring lofts in a cross ball towards Salvatore Tacchinardi. Salvatore Tacchinardi is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Solid save from Jason Parker.
83.42
Demetrio Servidei passes the ball forward to Donato Tresoldi. Donato Tresoldi runs straight at the opposition's defence. Donato Tresoldi knocks in a cross ball towards Ronnie Winterburn. With a superhuman jump, Ronnie Winterburn connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball strikes Billy Makin's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
84.56
3-0Lennart Döring takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Ronnie Winterburn side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
87.32
Dennis Carlton flicks a high pass forward to John Bakboord who brings the ball under control. John Bakboord shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Genoa are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
89.06
Jakob Winkler barges into Edmundo Gainza. The referee warns Jakob Winkler to calm down! Edmundo Gainza stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.06
Free kick to Palermo just outside the area...
90.00
Ronnie Winterburn takes a slow run up and slams a blazing shot around the edge of the wall. It's in!! Jason Parker had no chance!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Rafael Fernandes 51, 59 Dennis Carlton 75 | Ronnie Winterburn 90 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jason Parker (GK)
6
2. Rio Stone (DEF)
7
3. Jakob Winkler (DEF)
6
4. Vincenzo Maier (DEF)
6
5. Billy Makin (DEF)
6
6. Noel Higginbotham (MID)
7
7. Dennis Carlton (MID)
8
8. John Bakboord (ATT)
6
9. Emile Nkono (ATT)
6
10. Rafael Fernandes (ATT)
9
11. Kevin Gough (ATT)
6
12. Tim Green (DEF)
0
13. Fabian Lichtenegger (MID)
0
14. Teruo Nanami (ATT)
0
1. Giacomo Coco (GK)
6
2. Alexandre Quaresma (DEF)
6
3. Demetrio Servidei (DEF)
6
4. Amedeo Fabris (DEF)
5
5. Lennart Döring (MID)
6
6. Dietmar Beck (MID)
6
7. Donato Tresoldi (MID)
7
8. Juan-Carlos Dominguez (MID)
6
9. Edmundo Gainza (ATT)
6
10. Salvatore Tacchinardi (ATT)
6
11. Ronnie Winterburn (ATT)
6
12. Rodrigo Oliveira (MID)
0
13. Tommy Bellamy (MID)
0
14. Giovanni Baldi (MID)
0