Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Stadio Arechi where Salernitana play host to Genoa. A crowd of 17,358 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Salernitana and Genoa are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Thomas Bressan.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Salernitana and Genoa are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Thomas Bressan.
0.00
0-0Salernitana get the match underway!
3.14
0-0Benjamin Nafti flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
8.25
0-0Don Mason brings the ball forward. Don Mason threads a neat ball through to Jurgen Van Der Sleen. Jurgen Van Der Sleen looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but is denied by Damiano Gonzalez. Excellent save.
12.36
Kevin Greig chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Nils Gleisenstein. Excellent save.
14.16
0-0With great vision, Benjamin Nafti plays the ball forward to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.04
16.51
Seeing a gap ahead, Remco De Boer plays the ball forward to Kevin Greig. Kevin Greig makes a simple pass to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin lofts in a cross ball towards Giampietro Lamonica. Giampietro Lamonica rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is shockingly off target!
22.14
Alejandro Marchegiani knocks the ball to his team mate, Don Mason. Don Mason controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicola C. Zanetti. Nicola C. Zanetti lofts in a cross ball towards Jurgen Van Der Sleen. Jurgen Van Der Sleen outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's miles wide!
24.16
0-0Genoa are dictating the run of play here today.
26.02
1-0Federico Caruso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fabio Pegolo. Fabio Pegolo sees Nicola C. Zanetti in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicola C. Zanetti whips in a cross ball towards Philipp Kurth. Philipp Kurth connects with a diving header. Philipp Kurth scores for Salernitana!!
30.40
1-0Benjamin Nafti hits a low pass to Giampietro Lamonica. Giampietro Lamonica kicks a strong pass forward to Gianmatteo Sbrizzo but the referee indicates it's offside!
38.44
Federico Caruso knocks the ball forward to Don Mason. Don Mason sees a break and surges forward. Don Mason shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
39.47
Benjamin Nafti threads the ball through to Giampietro Lamonica. Giampietro Lamonica lofts in a cross ball towards Gianmatteo Sbrizzo. Gianmatteo Sbrizzo connects with a diving header but it is miles over!
40.20
Ricardo Lopes threads a neat ball through to Kevin Greig. Kevin Greig flicks a high pass forward to Giampietro Lamonica who brings the ball under control. Giampietro Lamonica shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
42.25
Oberdan Abbiati deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jurgen Van Der Sleen. Jurgen Van Der Sleen whips in a cross ball towards Nicola C. Zanetti. Nicola C. Zanetti gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Salernitana appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. Genoa appear unchanged since the first half. The Genoa players seem much more motivated whilst the Salernitana players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Genoa kicking off!
48.08
Jos Meeuwis brings the ball forward. Jos Meeuwis lofts in a cross ball towards Nicola C. Zanetti. Nicola C. Zanetti makes a looping header on goal. Solid save from Damiano Gonzalez.
49.55
2-0Fabio Pegolo catches Domenico Nesta on the ankles. The referee calls over Fabio Pegolo and shows him a yellow card! Domenico Nesta stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.28
Jos Meeuwis flicks a high pass forward. Jurgen Van Der Sleen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jurgen Van Der Sleen knocks in a cross ball towards Nicola C. Zanetti. Nicola C. Zanetti whips the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
59.31
Fabio Pegolo flicks the ball to his team mate, Jurgen Van Der Sleen. Jurgen Van Der Sleen plays a quick one-two with Philipp Kurth and rushes in on goal... Jurgen Van Der Sleen looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Damiano Gonzalez is on top of it.
60.02
Kevin Greig controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
66.20
2-0Don Mason threads a neat ball through to Nicola C. Zanetti. Nicola C. Zanetti cuts inside the box! Remco De Boer catches Nicola C. Zanetti on the ankles. Nicola C. Zanetti appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
67.05
Kevin Greig makes a simple pass to Gianmatteo Sbrizzo. Gianmatteo Sbrizzo knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Nils Gleisenstein.
71.56
2-0Remco De Boer comes in with a late challenge on Jurgen Van Der Sleen. The referee brings Remco De Boer to one side and gives him a warning! Jurgen Van Der Sleen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.43
Alejandro Marchegiani knocks the ball forward to Don Mason. Don Mason plays the ball forward to Philipp Kurth. Philipp Kurth whips in a cross ball towards Nicola C. Zanetti. Nicola C. Zanetti powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
78.13
2-0Ricardo Lopes flicks a high pass forward. Franceco Iorio collects the pass. Franceco Iorio knocks the ball forward to Giampietro Lamonica. Giampietro Lamonica whips in a cross ball towards Paul Hopkin. Federico Caruso barges into Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin appeals for a penalty! Given!!
78.13
2-0The referee points to the spot..
79.44
Gianmatteo Sbrizzo takes a cautious run up. The keeper is sent the wrong way and the ball is placed inside the left post. Goal!
83.07
Franceco Iorio kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Saul Pasqualin.
84.23
Benjamin Nafti threads a neat ball through to Giampietro Lamonica. Giampietro Lamonica knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Saul Pasqualin.
85.33
Kevin Greig sees Giampietro Lamonica in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Giampietro Lamonica shoots from distance but it flies wide!
89.03
Don Mason flicks a high pass forward to Jurgen Van Der Sleen who brings the ball under control. Jurgen Van Der Sleen lofts in a cross ball towards Philipp Kurth. Philipp Kurth directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.4%
56.6%
Play Area
28.9%
47.4%
23.7%
Scorers
| Philipp Kurth 26, 89 Nicola C. Zanetti 42 | Gianmatteo Sbrizzo 79 (p) |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Philipp Kurth of Salernitana |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Nils Gleisenstein (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Federico Caruso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alejandro Marchegiani (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Saul Pasqualin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jos Meeuwis (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Fabio Pegolo (MID) |  | 5 |
| 7. | Don Mason (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Oberdan Abbiati (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Philipp Kurth (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Jurgen Van Der Sleen (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Nicola C. Zanetti (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Julian Naylor (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Adilson Van Ede (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Pim Ketting (MID) | 0 | |
| 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) | 6 | |
| 7. | Kevin Greig (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Domenico Nesta (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gianmatteo Sbrizzo (ATT) | | 6 |
| 10. | Paul Hopkin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Giampietro Lamonica (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Torsten Müller (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Thomas Littbarski (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Fabio Conteh (GK) | 0 | |