Match Report


GenoaGenoa     PescaraPescara
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Giuliano ColonneseG. Colonnese65
G
1
G
75Colin JamesC. James
Pierpaolo GuanaP. Guana69
D
2
D
74Wladimiro VasariW. Vasari
Sandro FrezzaS. Frezza66
D
3captain
D
70Flavio CapecchiF. Capecchi
Mauricio FoglioM. Foglio64
D
captain4
D
68Steven GrayS. Gray
Moritz SchumacherM. Schumacher61
D
5
M
61Pietro Del GrossoP. Del Grosso
Duccio ConsortiD. Consorti57
M
6
M
60Ian TerryI. Terry
Giancarlo DalmatG. Dalmat53
M
7
M
59Eddy MirriE. Mirri
Giancarlo TarantinoG. Tarantino50
M
8
M
56Gianpaolo BerniniG. Bernini
Martin GoossenM. Goossen47
M
9
A
64Gaetano PieriniG. Pierini
Colin LiddellC. Liddell43
M
10
A
64Piero RossiP. Rossi
Marino VanoliM. Vanoli67
A
11
A
56Wladimiro ApaW. Apa
 
Pasquale ArgilliP. Argilli58
A
12
D
60Ighli MazzoleniI. Mazzoleni
Renzo BerrettaR. Berretta57
A
13
G
57Luigi TorricelliL. Torricelli
Giancarlo ArmelliniG. Armellini55
D
14
M
55Richard HendryR. Hendry

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Luigi Ferraris where Genoa play host to Pescara. A crowd of 8,960 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Genoa are playing in a 4-1-4-1 formation while Pescara appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ruggiero Magoni.


0.00
The whistle blows and Pescara kick off!
8.35
Ian Terry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wladimiro Apa. Wladimiro Apa knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sandro Frezza.
10.26
Eddy Mirri chips the ball to his team mate, Wladimiro Apa. Wladimiro Apa knocks in a cross ball towards Piero Rossi. Piero Rossi makes a convincing header but it curls horrendously wide!
15.06
Flavio Capecchi chips the ball to his team mate, Pietro Del Grosso. Pietro Del Grosso decides to run forward with the ball. Pietro Del Grosso controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
20.14
Eddy Mirri flicks the ball to his team mate, Piero Rossi. Piero Rossi plays a one-two with Wladimiro Apa and rushes in on goal... Piero Rossi side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
22.59
Steven Gray sees Ian Terry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ian Terry knocks the ball to his team mate, Wladimiro Apa. Wladimiro Apa shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
26.24
Wladimiro Vasari kicks a strong pass forward to Ian Terry. Ian Terry flicks a high pass forward. Piero Rossi controls it well on his chest. Piero Rossi knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Gaetano Pierini is offside!
27.40
Pietro Del Grosso threads a neat ball through to Gaetano Pierini. Gaetano Pierini lofts in a cross ball towards Piero Rossi. Piero Rossi makes a looping header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
30.15
Seeing Steven Gray's run, Wladimiro Vasari quickly throws the ball into his path. Steven Gray takes it forward alone. Steven Gray controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gaetano Pierini. Gaetano Pierini shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
32.26
Martin Goossen plays the ball forward to Marino Vanoli. Marino Vanoli controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
34.32
Martin Goossen chips the ball to his team mate, Marino Vanoli. Marino Vanoli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.16
Eddy Mirri sees a break and surges forward. Eddy Mirri finds some space and shoots from distance. Superb reactions from Giuliano Colonnese. What a save!
40.22
Ian Terry takes a quick throw-in. Eddy Mirri threads the ball through to Gaetano Pierini. Gaetano Pierini shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Genoa appear unchanged since the first half. Pescara have changed their lineup with Richard Hendry replacing Gaetano Pierini. The Pescara players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Genoa kick off!
48.58
With a delightful solo run, Pietro Del Grosso stretches the opposition's defence. Pietro Del Grosso lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Hendry. Richard Hendry gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's a woeful effort!
49.28
Eddy Mirri comes in with a late challenge on Duccio Consorti. Eddy Mirri is warned by the referee! Duccio Consorti carries on, but is struggling a bit.
60.28
Pescara have made a substitution with Luigi Torricelli replacing Pietro Del Grosso .
61.35
Duccio Consorti plays the ball forward to Marino Vanoli. Marino Vanoli knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Wladimiro Vasari.
66.08
Sandro Frezza knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Goossen. Martin Goossen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marino Vanoli. Marino Vanoli sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
67.42
Giancarlo Tarantino chips the ball to his team mate, Marino Vanoli. Marino Vanoli knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Wladimiro Vasari.
72.06
Sandro Frezza catches Wladimiro Apa on the ankles. The referee brings Sandro Frezza to one side and gives him a warning! Wladimiro Apa runs off the knock.
77.19
Pescara have made a substitution with Ighli Mazzoleni replacing Steven Gray .
78.25
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
81.59
Giancarlo Dalmat hits a low pass to Marino Vanoli. Marino Vanoli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.38
Luigi Torricelli changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Luigi Torricelli hits a low pass to Richard Hendry. Richard Hendry makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Genoa

Pescara
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
0
2
Shots off Target
2
8
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44%
56%
Play Area
24%
57.3%
18.7%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eddy Mirri of Pescara

Match Ratings