Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Stadio Luigi Ferraris where Genoa play host to Palermo. A crowd of 16,436 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Genoa and Palermo are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro Caneira.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Genoa and Palermo are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro Caneira.
0.00
Genoa start the match!
2.52
Ricardo Lopes plays the ball forward to Benjamin Nafti. With some swift thinking, Benjamin Nafti plays the ball forward to Gianmatteo Sbrizzo. Gianmatteo Sbrizzo finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
3.58
Remco De Boer chips the ball to his team mate, Franceco Iorio. Franceco Iorio flicks a high pass forward. Paul Hopkin collects the pass. Paul Hopkin lofts in a cross ball towards Giampietro Lamonica. Giampietro Lamonica makes a looping header on goal. Garry Buskermolen gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
8.46
Kevin Greig threads a neat ball through to Gianmatteo Sbrizzo. Gianmatteo Sbrizzo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Garry Buskermolen who gathers it comfortably.
9.06
Duncan Glass breaks forward. Duncan Glass advances with the ball. Duncan Glass puts a great ball through but Wilfred Stam is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
10.38
Tiziano Chiesa pushes mid-way up the pitch. Tiziano Chiesa makes a probing pass to Wilfred Stam. Wilfred Stam rushes past William Poggi! Wilfred Stam cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Damiano Gonzalez with no chance!! Goal for Palermo!
16.57
Ricardo Lopes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Benjamin Nafti. Benjamin Nafti laces a weighted ball forward to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
20.28
Benjamin Nafti knocks the ball forward to Giampietro Lamonica. Giampietro Lamonica lofts in a cross ball towards Gianmatteo Sbrizzo. Gianmatteo Sbrizzo makes a looping header on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
26.45
Tom van Vliet knocks the ball forward to Paul James. Paul James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.38
Massimo Agostini knocks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Martinelli. Alberto Martinelli shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
28.58
Gareth Pearce controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul James. Paul James sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Damiano Gonzalez gets down and covers it.
32.38
Benjamin Nafti threads a neat ball through to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin knocks in a cross ball towards Gianmatteo Sbrizzo. Gianmatteo Sbrizzo makes a convincing header. Garry Buskermolen didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
33.09
Ricardo Lopes flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Greig controls it well on his chest. Kevin Greig flicks a high pass forward. Paul Hopkin collects the pass. Paul Hopkin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Delano Schenning.
34.23
Domenico Nesta sees space and advances. Domenico Nesta whips in a cross ball towards Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
36.33
Delano Schenning flicks a high pass forward. Franceco Abbruscato holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Franceco Abbruscato makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wilfred Stam. Wilfred Stam knocks in a cross ball towards Paul James. Paul James powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.46
Remco De Boer makes a probing pass to Benjamin Nafti. Benjamin Nafti threads a neat ball through to Giampietro Lamonica. Giampietro Lamonica makes a probing pass between the defence to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Garry Buskermolen with no chance!! Goal for Genoa!
44.36
Gareth Pearce chips the ball to his team mate, Alberto Martinelli. Alberto Martinelli advances inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Alberto Martinelli provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it rises well off target!
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. The Genoa players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Palermo kicking off!
57.00
Franceco Iorio threads the ball through to Gianmatteo Sbrizzo. Gianmatteo Sbrizzo knocks in a cross ball towards Giampietro Lamonica. Giampietro Lamonica makes a convincing header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
59.56
Kevin Greig threads a neat ball through to Giampietro Lamonica. Giampietro Lamonica knocks in a cross ball towards Gianmatteo Sbrizzo. Gianmatteo Sbrizzo makes a deft header but it's a lousy effort!
60.22
Palermo have made a substitution with Gian Matteo Valoti replacing Massimo Agostini .
65.34
Benjamin Nafti surges forward with the ball. Benjamin Nafti runs straight at the defence! Benjamin Nafti muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Garry Buskermolen is on top of it.
66.13
Duncan Glass controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gian Matteo Valoti. Gian Matteo Valoti flicks a high pass forward to Paul James who brings the ball under control. Paul James advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Paul James provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
69.11
Tiziano Chiesa flicks the ball to his team mate, Gian Matteo Valoti. Gian Matteo Valoti flicks a high pass forward. Paul James collects the pass. Paul James shoots from long range but it is miles over!
71.36
Benjamin Nafti makes a simple pass to Giampietro Lamonica. Giampietro Lamonica shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
75.35
Gian Matteo Valoti knocks the ball forward to Wilfred Stam. Wilfred Stam plays a quick one-two with Paul James and rushes in on goal... Wilfred Stam shoots from just inside the box. The ball strikes Remco De Boer's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
76.27
Corner kick to Palermo. Gareth Pearce chips it to the near post. Franceco Abbruscato takes a shot at goal. Damiano Gonzalez didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
77.43
Palermo have made a substitution with Giovanni Bertarelli replacing Delano Schenning .
78.51
Giovanni Bertarelli picks a pass forward to Gareth Pearce. Gareth Pearce makes a probing pass to Wilfred Stam. Wilfred Stam knocks the ball forward, putting Alberto Martinelli through on goal. Alberto Martinelli comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Damiano Gonzalez is on top of it.
79.34
Tom van Vliet plays the ball forward to Alberto Martinelli. Alberto Martinelli shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Damiano Gonzalez manages to gather it.
81.41
Franceco Iorio chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
84.54
Domenico Nesta darts forward. Domenico Nesta lofts in a cross ball towards Gianmatteo Sbrizzo. Gianmatteo Sbrizzo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's drastically wayward!
85.20
Seeing a gap ahead, Kevin Greig plays the ball forward to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tiziano Chiesa.
90.00
Kevin Greig hacks Tom van Vliet from behind! The referee warns Kevin Greig to calm down! Tom van Vliet stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
4
8
Shots off Target
9
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.3%
45.7%
Play Area
25.9%
42%
32.1%
Scorers
Paul Hopkin 39 | Wilfred Stam 10 Paul James 36, 66 |
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Paul James of Palermo |
Match Ratings
1. | Damiano Gonzalez (GK) | 7 | |
2. | William Poggi (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Ricardo Lopes (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Remco De Boer (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Franceco Iorio (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Benjamin Nafti (MID) | 7 | |
7. | Kevin Greig (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Domenico Nesta (MID) | 7 | |
9. | Gianmatteo Sbrizzo (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Paul Hopkin (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
11. | Giampietro Lamonica (ATT) | 7 | |
12. | Torsten Müller (MID) | 0 | |
13. | Thomas Littbarski (GK) | 0 | |
14. | Fabio Conteh (GK) | 0 |
1. | Garry Buskermolen (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Tiziano Chiesa (DEF) | 7 | |
3. | Duncan Glass (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Delano Schenning (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Franceco Abbruscato (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Tom van Vliet (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Massimo Agostini (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Gareth Pearce (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Wilfred Stam (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
10. | Alberto Martinelli (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Paul James (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
12. | Giovanni Bertarelli (DEF) | 6 | |
13. | Giampiero Ongarato (MID) | 0 | |
14. | Gian Matteo Valoti (MID) | 7 |