Match Report


GenoaGenoa     RegginaReggina
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Damiano GonzalezD. Gonzalez70
G
1
G
67Simon WestwoodS. Westwood
William PoggiW. Poggi76
D
2
D
71Simon FrommS. Fromm
Ricardo LopesR. Lopes68
D
3captain
D
69Carlton GriffinC. Griffin
Remco De BoerR. De Boer62
D
captain4
D
65Ledley KirklandL. Kirkland
Franceco IorioF. Iorio76
M
5
D
64Morgan CiulloM. Ciullo
Benjamin NaftiB. Nafti68
M
6
D
63John SounessJ. Souness
Kevin GreigK. Greig67
M
7
M
66Willy DianiW. Diani
Domenico NestaD. Nesta67
M
8
M
59Simone FiricanoS. Firicano
Gianmatteo SbrizzoG. Sbrizzo67
A
9
A
78Carl GouaménéC. Gouaméné
Paul HopkinP. Hopkin66
A
10
A
72David CollinsD. Collins
Giampietro LamonicaG. Lamonica61
A
11
A
61Benito ZenoniB. Zenoni
 
Torsten MüllerT. Müller65
M
12
D
60Federico LambertiniF. Lambertini
Thomas LittbarskiT. Littbarski63
G
13
A
58Haoulid SatorraH. Satorra
Fabio ContehF. Conteh60
G
14
M
58Felice DeiF. Dei

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio Luigi Ferraris where Genoa play host to Reggina. A crowd of 15,298 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Genoa are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Reggina appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Walter Zinnari.


0.00
Reggina start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.17
Simone Firicano knocks the ball to his team mate, David Collins. David Collins shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
3.39
William Poggi knocks the ball forward to Domenico Nesta. Domenico Nesta hits a low pass to Gianmatteo Sbrizzo. Gianmatteo Sbrizzo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Souness.
6.53
Morgan Ciullo flicks the ball to his team mate, Willy Diani. Willy Diani kicks a strong pass forward to Carl Gouaméné. Carl Gouaméné shoots from outside the area but somehow Damiano Gonzalez manages to keep it out.
9.38
Morgan Ciullo catches Kevin Greig on the ankles. The referee brings Morgan Ciullo to one side and gives him a warning! Kevin Greig hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.33
Benjamin Nafti makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gianmatteo Sbrizzo. Gianmatteo Sbrizzo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
12.34
Franceco Iorio surges forward with the ball. Franceco Iorio finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Simon Westwood.
13.55
Kevin Greig takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Some silky footwork from Remco De Boer provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
15.33
Benjamin Nafti catches Simone Firicano on the ankles. The referee calls over Benjamin Nafti and shows him a yellow card! Simone Firicano gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
16.46
With wonderful vision, Simone Firicano plays the ball forward to Carl Gouaméné. Carl Gouaméné shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
21.22
John Souness controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Willy Diani. Willy Diani kicks a strong pass forward to Benito Zenoni. Benito Zenoni finds some space and shoots from distance. It's there!! Damiano Gonzalez has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
27.45
Ricardo Lopes threads a neat ball through to Benjamin Nafti. Benjamin Nafti sees Gianmatteo Sbrizzo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gianmatteo Sbrizzo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.36
Remco De Boer flicks the ball to his team mate, Benjamin Nafti. Benjamin Nafti plays the ball forward to Giampietro Lamonica. Giampietro Lamonica knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Souness.
32.57
Genoa are keeping most of the possession.
39.14
Domenico Nesta threads a neat ball through to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carlton Griffin.
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. Reggina 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 whistle blows and Genoa get the second half underway!
54.02
William Poggi brings the ball forward. William Poggi flicks a high pass forward. Gianmatteo Sbrizzo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gianmatteo Sbrizzo lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin makes a convincing header but it flies wide!
60.45
Simon Fromm brings the ball forward. Simon Fromm knocks the ball to his team mate, David Collins. David Collins knocks in a cross ball towards Carl Gouaméné. Carl Gouaméné makes a deft header but it flies wide!
66.22
With great vision, William Poggi plays the ball forward to Domenico Nesta. Domenico Nesta plays the ball forward to Gianmatteo Sbrizzo. Gianmatteo Sbrizzo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.43
Seeing a gap ahead, Ricardo Lopes plays the ball forward to Franceco Iorio. Franceco Iorio flicks the ball to his team mate, Gianmatteo Sbrizzo. Gianmatteo Sbrizzo shoots from long range. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
71.37
Benjamin Nafti kicks a strong pass forward to Gianmatteo Sbrizzo. Gianmatteo Sbrizzo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.42
Remco De Boer flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Greig who brings the ball under control. Kevin Greig flicks the ball to his team mate, Giampietro Lamonica. Giampietro Lamonica controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Simon Westwood manages to gather it easily.
75.41
Benjamin Nafti flicks a high pass forward. Gianmatteo Sbrizzo controls it well on his chest. Gianmatteo Sbrizzo lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
77.41
Genoa appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-5-1 formation.
78.17
Simone Firicano makes a probing pass to Carl Gouaméné. Carl Gouaméné controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
79.59
Simone Firicano flicks a high pass forward to Carl Gouaméné who brings the ball neatly under control. Carl Gouaméné shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Damiano Gonzalez.
83.56
Simone Firicano knocks the ball to his team mate, Benito Zenoni. Benito Zenoni shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
89.23
Domenico Nesta receives the ball from a throw-in from Paul Hopkin. Domenico Nesta takes it forward alone. Domenico Nesta knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Simon Westwood who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Willy Diani deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Collins. David Collins knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ricardo Lopes.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Genoa

Reggina
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
70.9%
29.1%
Play Area
29.1%
45.3%
25.6%

Scorers
Gianmatteo Sbrizzo 67
Paul Hopkin 75
Benito Zenoni 21

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gianmatteo Sbrizzo of Genoa

Match Ratings
1.Damiano Gonzalez (GK)
7
2.William Poggi (DEF)
8
3.Ricardo Lopes (DEF)
7
4.Remco De Boer (DEF)
6
5.Franceco Iorio (MID)
7
6.Benjamin Nafti (MID)yellow card
6
7.Kevin Greig (MID)
7
8.Domenico Nesta (MID)
7
9.Gianmatteo Sbrizzo (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Paul Hopkin (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Giampietro Lamonica (ATT)
6
 
12.Torsten Müller (MID)
0
13.Thomas Littbarski (GK)
0
14.Fabio Conteh (GK)
0

1.Simon Westwood (GK)
6
2.Simon Fromm (DEF)
6
3.Carlton Griffin (DEF)
6
4.Ledley Kirkland (DEF)
6
5.Morgan Ciullo (DEF)
6
6.John Souness (DEF)
6
7.Willy Diani (MID)
7
8.Simone Firicano (MID)
7
9.Carl Gouaméné (ATT)
6
10.David Collins (ATT)
6
11.Benito Zenoni (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Federico Lambertini (DEF)
0
13.Haoulid Satorra (ATT)
0
14.Felice Dei (MID)
0