Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stadio Luigi Ferraris where Genoa play host to Ravenna. A crowd of 15,681 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Genoa are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Ravenna appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Diego Sartor.


0.00
Ravenna start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.54
Mauricio Saez makes a simple pass to Umberto Ferazzoli. Umberto Ferazzoli finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
8.37
Simon Hoeness flicks the ball to his team mate, Rocco R. Cirillo. Rocco R. Cirillo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruggiero Lambrughi. Ruggiero Lambrughi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
10.57
Eddy Passoni sees David Niven in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Niven flicks the ball to his team mate, Umberto Ferazzoli. Umberto Ferazzoli knocks in a cross ball towards Tommaso Maresca. Tommaso Maresca directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
15.14
Gabriel Hidalgo passes the ball forward to Gianfranco Ambrosino. Gianfranco Ambrosino hits a low pass to Tommaso Maresca. Tommaso Maresca knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Massimo Sarli.
16.46
Massimo Sarli passes the ball forward to Rocco R. Cirillo. With a delightful solo run, Rocco R. Cirillo stretches the opposition's defence. Rocco R. Cirillo shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
21.48
Raffaele Bedin flicks a high pass forward. Ruggiero Lambrughi controls it well on his chest. Ruggiero Lambrughi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jaime Semedo. Jaime Semedo knocks the ball forward to Ruggiero Lambrughi but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
24.01
Eddy Passoni threads a neat ball through to Mauricio Saez. Mauricio Saez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tommaso Maresca. Tommaso Maresca lofts in a cross ball towards Umberto Ferazzoli. Umberto Ferazzoli beats his man to it with a header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Umberto Ferazzoli!
27.01
Tonino Fanucci catches Ruggiero Lambrughi on the ankles. Tonino Fanucci is shown the yellow card! Ruggiero Lambrughi runs off the knock.
33.09
Seeing a gap ahead, Gianfranco Ambrosino picks a pass forward to David Niven. David Niven lofts in a cross ball towards Tommaso Maresca. Tommaso Maresca is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but Raffaele Bedin blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
34.31
Artur Campos flicks a high pass forward. Ruggiero Lambrughi collects the pass. Ruggiero Lambrughi flicks a high pass forward. Lorenzo Prete collects the pass. Lorenzo Prete shoots from 20 yards. Regillio Van De Looi gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
40.20
David Niven hacks Massimo Sarli from behind! The referee brings David Niven to one side and gives him a warning! Massimo Sarli runs off the knock.
44.29
Mauricio Saez knocks the ball forward to David Niven. David Niven skips past Massimo Sarli! David Niven shows great control and tries a shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
Rocco R. Cirillo passes the ball forward to Gianpaolo Belleri. Gianpaolo Belleri lofts in a cross ball towards Ruggiero Lambrughi. Ruggiero Lambrughi makes a looping header on goal but it is shockingly off target!
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. Ravenna also appear unchanged since the first half. The Ravenna players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Genoa kick off!
47.33
Ruggiero Lambrughi flicks a high pass forward. Gianpaolo Belleri collects the pass. Gianpaolo Belleri makes a defence splitting pass to Lorenzo Prete. Lorenzo Prete looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
51.51
Ruggiero Lambrughi threads a neat ball through to Jaime Semedo. Jaime Semedo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gennaro Danotti.
54.20
Eddy Passoni knocks the ball to his team mate, Tonino Fanucci. Tonino Fanucci flicks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Saez. Mauricio Saez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.25
Genoa have made a substitution with Niccol˜ Mignani replacing Umberto Ferazzoli .
61.28
Ruggiero Lambrughi hacks Gianfranco Ambrosino from behind! Ruggiero Lambrughi is given a warning by the referee! Gianfranco Ambrosino stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.41
Ruggiero Lambrughi sees Samuele Matteassi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Samuele Matteassi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.01
Gabriel Hidalgo flicks a high pass forward to Mauricio Saez who brings the ball under control. Mauricio Saez makes an attacking run forward. Mauricio Saez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Artur Campos.
66.14
Gabriel Hidalgo makes a probing pass to Gianfranco Ambrosino. Gianfranco Ambrosino plays the ball forward to David Niven. David Niven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.06
Mauricio Vidal flicks a high pass forward. Tonino Fanucci collects the pass. Tonino Fanucci knocks the ball to his team mate, David Niven. David Niven runs straight at the defence! Raffaele Bedin hacks David Niven from behind! Penalty not given!!
72.35
Mauricio Saez sees Tonino Fanucci in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tonino Fanucci plays a one-two with Niccol˜ Mignani and rushes in on goal... Tonino Fanucci looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
75.50
Ruggiero Lambrughi flicks the ball to his team mate, Gianpaolo Belleri. Gianpaolo Belleri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.42
Ruggiero Lambrughi clumsily knocks into Tonino Fanucci. Ruggiero Lambrughi is given another warning by the referee! Tonino Fanucci gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
78.40
Mauricio Saez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Mauricio Saez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.41
Ruggiero Lambrughi flicks a high pass forward to Rocco R. Cirillo who brings the ball neatly under control. Rocco R. Cirillo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.31
Gabriel Hidalgo threads a neat ball through to Tonino Fanucci. Tonino Fanucci flicks a high pass forward. David Niven collects the pass. David Niven knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Damiano Dalmat who gathers it comfortably.
85.02
Simon Hoeness hits a low pass to Ruggiero Lambrughi. Ruggiero Lambrughi flicks a high pass forward to Gianpaolo Belleri who brings the ball under control. Gianpaolo Belleri knocks in a cross ball towards Rocco R. Cirillo. Rocco R. Cirillo makes a looping header on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
89.34
Jaime Semedo barges into Gabriel Hidalgo. The referee calls over Jaime Semedo and shows him a yellow card! Gabriel Hidalgo carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
Mauricio Saez flicks a high pass forward. Niccol˜ Mignani holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Niccol˜ Mignani knocks in a cross ball towards Tonino Fanucci. Tonino Fanucci is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Genoa!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.4%
42.6%
Play Area
27.7%
42.6%
29.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Tonino Fanucci of Genoa