Match Report


GenoaGenoa     FiorentinaFiorentina
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Giuliano ColonneseG. Colonnese65
G
1
G
66Carmine CassanoC. Cassano
Pierpaolo GuanaP. Guana69
D
2
D
72Jimmy PalladiniJ. Palladini
Sandro FrezzaS. Frezza66
D
3
D
70Michelangelo FortinM. Fortin
Mauricio FoglioM. Foglio64
D
captain4
D
65Wladimiro CammarataW. Cammarata
Moritz SchumacherM. Schumacher61
D
5
M
68Gianluca BelardiG. Belardi
Duccio ConsortiD. Consorti57
M
6
M
67Ruggero TurriniR. Turrini
Giancarlo DalmatG. Dalmat53
M
7
M
67Michele Di CanioM. Di Canio
Giancarlo TarantinoG. Tarantino50
M
8
M
65Stephen HughesS. Hughes
Martin GoossenM. Goossen47
M
9
A
70Arnauld BosiA. Bosi
Colin LiddellC. Liddell43
M
10captain
A
65Harvey LawrenceH. Lawrence
Marino VanoliM. Vanoli67
A
11
A
63Mauro RuotoloM. Ruotolo
 
Pasquale ArgilliP. Argilli58
A
12
G
66Anthony LaslandesA. Laslandes
Renzo BerrettaR. Berretta56
A
13
D
65Carmelo PorroC. Porro
Giancarlo ArmelliniG. Armellini55
D
14
M
65Giovanni M. VergassolaG. Vergassola

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stadio Luigi Ferraris where Genoa play host to Fiorentina. A crowd of 9,149 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Genoa are playing in a 4-1-4-1 formation while Fiorentina appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pasquale Gilardino.


0.00
Fiorentina start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.23
Wladimiro Cammarata makes a beautiful solo run. Wladimiro Cammarata flicks the ball to his team mate, Mauro Ruotolo. Mauro Ruotolo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pierpaolo Guana.
3.21
Giancarlo Tarantino sees Marino Vanoli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marino Vanoli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.58
Stephen Hughes kicks a strong pass forward to Mauro Ruotolo. Mauro Ruotolo shoots from outside the area but Giuliano Colonnese is on top of it.
9.25
Michele Di Canio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Harvey Lawrence. Harvey Lawrence knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.53
Mauricio Foglio comes in with a late challenge on Mauro Ruotolo. The referee calls over Mauricio Foglio and shows him a yellow card! Mauro Ruotolo stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.58
With great vision, Jimmy Palladini plays the ball forward to Stephen Hughes. Stephen Hughes flicks a high pass forward to Harvey Lawrence who brings the ball under control. Harvey Lawrence passes the ball forward but Mauro Ruotolo is offside!
22.39
Wladimiro Cammarata knocks the ball forward to Stephen Hughes. Stephen Hughes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mauro Ruotolo. Mauro Ruotolo finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
24.07
Colin Liddell takes it forward alone. Colin Liddell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jimmy Palladini.
26.02
Wladimiro Cammarata hits a low pass to Gianluca Belardi. Gianluca Belardi sees space and advances. Gianluca Belardi lofts in a cross ball towards Mauro Ruotolo. Mauro Ruotolo flicks the ball with his head but it flies just off target!
30.23
Giancarlo Dalmat flicks the ball to his team mate, Marino Vanoli. Marino Vanoli knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jimmy Palladini.
33.09
Michelangelo Fortin takes it forward alone. Michelangelo Fortin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mauro Ruotolo. Mauro Ruotolo tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
40.16
Sandro Frezza flicks a high pass forward. Duccio Consorti holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duccio Consorti makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marino Vanoli. Marino Vanoli knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carmine Cassano who gathers it comfortably.
44.30
Michelangelo Fortin flicks a high pass forward. Ruggero Turrini controls it well on his chest. Ruggero Turrini decides to run forward with the ball. Ruggero Turrini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Genoa appear unchanged since the first half. Fiorentina also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Genoa kick off!
49.11
Ruggero Turrini threads a neat ball through to Mauro Ruotolo. Mauro Ruotolo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Giuliano Colonnese effortlessly smothers it!
53.27
Gianluca Belardi catches Colin Liddell on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Colin Liddell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.06
Gianluca Belardi knocks the ball forward to Harvey Lawrence. Harvey Lawrence knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pierpaolo Guana.
55.47
Colin Liddell catches Gianluca Belardi in the face with his elbow. Colin Liddell is shown the red card!! Gianluca Belardi is a little dazed but should be okay.
59.09
Gianluca Belardi threads a neat ball through to Harvey Lawrence. Harvey Lawrence shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
67.29
Duccio Consorti sees a break and surges forward. Duccio Consorti knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Wladimiro Cammarata.
69.37
Ruggero Turrini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mauro Ruotolo. Mauro Ruotolo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.38
Michele Di Canio flicks a high pass forward. Arnauld Bosi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arnauld Bosi shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
77.22
Marino Vanoli hacks Ruggero Turrini from behind! Marino Vanoli is shown the yellow card! Ruggero Turrini stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.58
Jimmy Palladini flicks a high pass forward to Ruggero Turrini who brings the ball under control. Ruggero Turrini threads a neat ball through to Arnauld Bosi. Arnauld Bosi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mauricio Foglio.
79.28
Ruggero Turrini barges into Martin Goossen. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Martin Goossen stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Genoa

Fiorentina
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
0
2
Shots off Target
0
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
42.1%
57.9%
Play Area
28.9%
52.6%
18.4%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Michelangelo Fortin of Fiorentina

Match Ratings