Match Report


GenoaGenoa     FiorentinaFiorentina
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Damiano GonzalezD. Gonzalez71
G
1
G
69Romero P. RedondoR. Redondo
William PoggiW. Poggi78
D
2
D
80Massimiliano SarliM. Sarli
Marino VieriM. Vieri75
D
3
D
69Nicola RigoniN. Rigoni
Ricardo LopesR. Lopes68
D
captain4captain
D
68Ciro PiangerelliC. Piangerelli
Benjamin NaftiB. Nafti68
M
5
D
67Carmelo AmorusoC. Amoruso
Kevin GreigK. Greig67
M
6
M
70Gianluca CarboneG. Carbone
Torsten MüllerT. Müller67
M
7
M
66Alexandre OliveiraA. Oliveira
Jose PenaJ. Pena66
M
8
A
82Goran SukerG. Suker
Arturo MercierA. Mercier77
A
9
A
64Massimiliano Di GiuliantonioM. Di Giuliantonio
Gianmatteo SbrizzoG. Sbrizzo67
A
10
A
62Walter LilloW. Lillo
Paul HopkinP. Hopkin67
A
11
A
60Raul DavanzanteR. Davanzante
 
Thomas LittbarskiT. Littbarski63
G
12
G
68Rodolfo RobbiatiR. Robbiati
Remco De BoerR. De Boer62
D
13
M
64Piero BoselliP. Boselli
Giampietro LamonicaG. Lamonica61
A
14
M
58Simone ConticchioS. Conticchio

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stadio Luigi Ferraris where Genoa play host to Fiorentina. A crowd of 17,547 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Genoa are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Fiorentina appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Max Sciaccaluga.


0.00
The whistle blows and Fiorentina kick off!
4.54
Carmelo Amoruso surges forward with the ball. Carmelo Amoruso makes a probing pass to Massimiliano Di Giuliantonio. Massimiliano Di Giuliantonio deftly passes the ball to Walter Lillo, releasing him through on goal. Walter Lillo tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Damiano Gonzalez had no chance!! Goal for Fiorentina!
8.50
Without breaking stride, Torsten Müller plays the ball forward to Arturo Mercier. Arturo Mercier lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
9.44
Marino Vieri passes the ball forward to Kevin Greig. With imagination, Kevin Greig laces a through ball forward to Arturo Mercier. Arturo Mercier knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.07
Jose Pena brings the ball forward. Jose Pena knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.41
Alexandre Oliveira flicks a high pass forward. Goran Suker controls it well on his chest. Goran Suker tries a spectacular long range effort. Wonderful reactions from Damiano Gonzalez keeps it out!
16.26
Torsten Müller knocks the ball forward to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.15
Kevin Greig flicks a high pass forward to Arturo Mercier who brings the ball under control. Arturo Mercier whips in a cross ball towards Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin makes a looping header on goal. The ball is well placed but Carmelo Amoruso blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
30.44
Alexandre Oliveira takes it forward alone. Alexandre Oliveira cuts inside the box! Marino Vieri barges into Alexandre Oliveira. Penalty for Fiorentina!!
30.44
The referee points to the spot..
31.55
Raul Davanzante steps up. The keeper is sent the wrong way and the ball is placed inside the right post. Goal!
36.35
Alexandre Oliveira flicks a high pass forward. Raul Davanzante controls it well on his chest. Raul Davanzante plays a one-two with Massimiliano Di Giuliantonio and advances towards the goal... Raul Davanzante rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
44.24
Jose Pena flicks a high pass forward to Paul Hopkin who brings the ball under control. Paul Hopkin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arturo Mercier but he's offside!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Genoa appear unchanged since the first half. Fiorentina also appear unchanged since the first half. The Genoa players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Genoa kick off the second half!
47.08
Alexandre Oliveira makes a simple pass to Walter Lillo. Walter Lillo makes a probing pass between the defence to Raul Davanzante. Raul Davanzante cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
48.41
Kevin Greig makes a simple pass to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin knocks in a cross ball towards Arturo Mercier. Arturo Mercier gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Romero P. Redondo didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
53.06
Nicola Rigoni surges forward with the ball. Nicola Rigoni flicks a high pass forward. Walter Lillo collects the pass. Walter Lillo cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Walter Lillo provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
60.25
Fiorentina have made 2 substitutions with Simone Conticchio replacing Gianluca Carbone and Piero Boselli replacing Raul Davanzante .
61.29
Ricardo Lopes barges into Walter Lillo. Ricardo Lopes is shown the yellow card! Walter Lillo runs off the knock.
63.03
William Poggi flicks the ball to his team mate, Torsten Müller. Torsten Müller surges forward with the ball. Torsten Müller lofts in a cross ball towards Arturo Mercier. With a superhuman jump, Arturo Mercier connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's there!! Romero P. Redondo has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
69.31
Simone Conticchio takes the throw-in. Alexandre Oliveira threads a neat ball through to Walter Lillo. Walter Lillo flicks a high pass forward. Goran Suker controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some silky footwork from Goran Suker provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but is denied by Damiano Gonzalez. Excellent save.
71.23
William Poggi kicks a strong pass forward to Torsten Müller. Torsten Müller flicks a high ball forward to Arturo Mercier who takes it down. Arturo Mercier shoots from 25 yards. Romero P. Redondo comfortably gets down and covers it.
72.09
Jose Pena runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jose Pena sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
73.32
Simone Conticchio surges forward with the ball. Simone Conticchio sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Damiano Gonzalez manages to keep it out.
75.25
Jose Pena knocks the ball forward to Gianmatteo Sbrizzo. Gianmatteo Sbrizzo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Romero P. Redondo who gathers it comfortably.
78.32
Torsten Müller plays the ball forward to Gianmatteo Sbrizzo. Gianmatteo Sbrizzo runs straight at the defence! Gianmatteo Sbrizzo strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball cannons off Carmelo Amoruso, going out of play.
79.38
Torsten Müller takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Goran Suker reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
85.46
Simone Conticchio threads a neat ball through to Walter Lillo. Walter Lillo plays a quick one-two with Piero Boselli and rushes in on goal... Walter Lillo looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Damiano Gonzalez easily smothers it!
87.35
Piero Boselli catches Ricardo Lopes on the ankles. Piero Boselli is shown the yellow card! Ricardo Lopes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.35
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Genoa

Fiorentina
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
26.8%
46.5%
26.8%

Scorers
Arturo Mercier 63
Walter Lillo 5
Raul Davanzante 32 (p)

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Walter Lillo of Fiorentina

Match Ratings