Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Renato Curi where Perugia play host to Genoa. A crowd of 9,195 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Perugia are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Genoa appear to be shaped for 4-1-4-1.
Today's match is refereed by Abel Da Costa.


0.00
The whistle blows and Genoa get the match underway!
3.01
Cristian Padalino clumsily knocks into Sandro Frezza. The referee brings Cristian Padalino to one side and gives him a warning! Sandro Frezza hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.31
Billy Ferguson sees space and advances. Billy Ferguson makes a beautiful solo run. Billy Ferguson makes a simple pass, allowing Enzo Scalabrelli to run into the box. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Enzo Scalabrelli provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
26.34
Anselmo Coppola threads a neat ball through to Ronnie Broerse. Ronnie Broerse flicks the ball to his team mate, Cristian Padalino. Cristian Padalino skips past Alessio Arcadio! Cristian Padalino muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
28.56
Carmelo Cassano hacks Martin Goossen from behind! The referee brings Carmelo Cassano to one side and gives him a warning! Martin Goossen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.05
Ronnie Broerse knocks the ball to his team mate, Enzo Scalabrelli. Enzo Scalabrelli shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
32.12
Showing fabulous composure, Billy Ferguson picks a pass forward to Roberto Venturin. What vision.Roberto Venturin threads a neat ball through to Cristian Padalino. Cristian Padalino knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.27
Perugia are in full control of this game.
40.25
Carmelo Cassano threads a neat ball through to Enzo Scalabrelli. Enzo Scalabrelli shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
Perugia kick off and get the second half underway!
48.23
Roberto Venturin changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Roberto Venturin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
51.31
Martin Goossen laces a weighted ball forward to Marino Vanoli. Marino Vanoli shoots from long range. Good keeping from Jean-Jacques Gauvin as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
52.50
Corner kick to Genoa. Marino Vanoli chips it out wide. Billy Ferguson chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
57.53
Billy Ferguson runs forward with the ball. Billy Ferguson flicks a high pass forward to Enzo Scalabrelli who brings the ball under control. Enzo Scalabrelli edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Enzo Scalabrelli provides some space. He shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
60.21
Sandro Frezza deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Giancarlo Tarantino. Giancarlo Tarantino flicks a high pass forward. Marino Vanoli controls it well on his chest. Marino Vanoli shoots from 25 yards but Jean-Jacques Gauvin is on top of it.
65.55
Evans Campagna takes it forward alone. Evans Campagna deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Enzo Scalabrelli. Enzo Scalabrelli knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mauricio Foglio.
66.51
Colin Liddell hacks Carmelo Cassano from behind! Colin Liddell is shown the yellow card! Carmelo Cassano runs off the knock.
71.26
Pasquale Argilli darts forward. Pasquale Argilli whips in a cross ball towards Marino Vanoli. Marino Vanoli finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
75.20
With a delightful solo run, Carmelo Cassano stretches the opposition's defence. Carmelo Cassano hits a low pass to Enzo Scalabrelli. Enzo Scalabrelli cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. Giuliano Colonnese gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
78.44
Carmelo Cassano barges into Pasquale Argilli. The referee brings Carmelo Cassano to one side and gives him another warning! Pasquale Argilli stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.09
Pierpaolo Guana makes a simple pass to Pasquale Argilli. Pasquale Argilli threads the ball through to Marino Vanoli. Marino Vanoli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.17
Colin Liddell hacks Nunzio Troise from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Nunzio Troise grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
84.22
Sandro Frezza clumsily knocks into Enzo Scalabrelli. The referee warns Sandro Frezza to calm down! Enzo Scalabrelli runs off the knock.
84.22
Free kick to Perugia just outside the area...
85.15
Carmelo Cassano takes a short run up and curls the ball around the wall. It's too high and doesn't trouble the keeper.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
6
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
61.8%
38.2%
Play Area
25%
48.5%
26.5%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Marino Vanoli of Genoa