Match Report


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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Stadio Luigi Ferraris where Genoa play host to Ravenna. A crowd of 8,412 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Genoa are playing in a 4-1-4-1 formation while Ravenna appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Giorgio Montervino.


0.00
Genoa start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.30
Pierpaolo Guana knocks the ball forward to Duccio Consorti. Duccio Consorti hits a low pass to Marino Vanoli. Marino Vanoli knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arno Richter.
3.26
Pasquale Argilli threads the ball through to Marino Vanoli. Marino Vanoli knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fabrizio Giandebiaggi who gathers it comfortably.
6.19
Simon Helmer clumsily knocks into Giancarlo Dalmat. The referee warns Simon Helmer to calm down! Giancarlo Dalmat stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.19
Free kick to Genoa just outside the area...
7.13
Duccio Consorti steps up and drives a low ball which goes under the wall. The keeper is in a good position and gathers the ball.
9.45
Marino Vanoli hacks Arno Richter from behind! The referee calls over Marino Vanoli and warns him to calm down! Arno Richter hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.06
Joe Sharpe barges into Colin Liddell. The referee warns Joe Sharpe to calm down! Colin Liddell runs off the knock.
20.51
Pierpaolo Guana flicks a high pass forward to Colin Liddell who brings the ball under control. Colin Liddell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marino Vanoli. Marino Vanoli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.29
Sandro Frezza controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duccio Consorti. Without breaking stride, Duccio Consorti plays the ball forward to Marino Vanoli. Marino Vanoli knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cleto Caputo.
24.49
Pierpaolo Guana comes in with a late challenge on Arturo Castellazzi. Pierpaolo Guana is warned by the referee! Arturo Castellazzi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.08
Pierpaolo Guana makes a simple pass to Colin Liddell. Colin Liddell flicks the ball to his team mate, Marino Vanoli. Marino Vanoli shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Fabrizio Giandebiaggi manages to gather it comfortably.
34.37
Simon Helmer makes a simple pass to Alfonso Pavone. Alfonso Pavone threads a neat ball through to Andre Braat. Andre Braat shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
38.32
Pierpaolo Guana passes the ball forward to Giancarlo Tarantino. Giancarlo Tarantino flicks a high pass forward. Marino Vanoli easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marino Vanoli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.18
Seeing a gap ahead, Jero Savinaud picks a pass forward to Arturo Castellazzi. Arturo Castellazzi shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
44.00
Cleto Caputo flicks a high pass forward. Jero Savinaud collects the pass. Jero Savinaud passes the ball forward to Duncan Dickov. Duncan Dickov knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Giuliano Colonnese who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Genoa appear unchanged since the first half. Ravenna also appear unchanged since the first half. The Ravenna players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Ravenna kick off!
51.14
Jero Savinaud passes the ball forward to Duncan Dickov. Duncan Dickov shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
55.15
Duccio Consorti sees space and advances. Duccio Consorti knocks in a cross ball towards Marino Vanoli. Marino Vanoli gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Fabrizio Giandebiaggi easily picks it out of the air!
57.47
Joe Sharpe knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Dickov. Duncan Dickov knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Giuliano Colonnese who gathers it comfortably.
71.49
Jero Savinaud controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duncan Dickov. Duncan Dickov shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Giuliano Colonnese effortlessly smothers it!
73.57
Joe Sharpe runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Joe Sharpe finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Ravenna are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
77.22
Ravenna have made 3 substitutions with Jonathan Tomei replacing Joe Sharpe, Luciano Leone replacing Andre Braat and Ighli Degano replacing Simon Helmer .
81.48
Mauricio Foglio knocks the ball to his team mate, Pasquale Argilli. Pasquale Argilli flicks the ball to his team mate, Marino Vanoli. Marino Vanoli knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arno Richter.
89.01
Jero Savinaud decides to run forward with the ball. Jero Savinaud shoots from long range but Giuliano Colonnese reads it well. Excellent save!
90.00
Arturo Castellazzi barges into Mauricio Foglio. The referee calls over Arturo Castellazzi and warns him to calm down! Mauricio Foglio stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
0
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.3%
45.7%
Play Area
27.2%
50.6%
22.2%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jero Savinaud of Ravenna