Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stadio Luigi Ferraris where Genoa play host to Udinese. A crowd of 20,334 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Genoa and Udinese are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Matteo Paschetta.


0.00
The whistle blows and Genoa get the match underway!
3.04
Chris Soetaers makes a simple pass to Daniele Sculli. Daniele Sculli knocks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Ibanez. Alberto Ibanez puts a great ball through. Valentino Lanna runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
4.25
Riccardo Cristante makes a simple pass to Fernando Jardim. Fernando Jardim chips the ball to his team mate, Raffaele Carrera. Raffaele Carrera controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
12.03
Gennaro Danotti passes the ball forward to Tonino Fanucci. Tonino Fanucci sees Umberto Ferazzoli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Umberto Ferazzoli shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
15.03
Eddy Passoni sees a break and surges forward. Eddy Passoni runs straight at the opposition's defence. Eddy Passoni plays a scrappy one-two with Tonino Fanucci and advances towards the goal... Eddy Passoni strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but is denied by Giacomo Santarelli. Excellent save.
24.36
Alberto Ibanez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Alberto Ibanez plays a perfect one-two with Fernando Jardim and rushes in on goal... Alberto Ibanez muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
28.25
Ivone Macchi flicks a high ball forward to Valentino Lanna who takes it down. Valentino Lanna makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Aniello Domizzi but he's offside!
32.53
Mauricio Vidal makes a probing pass to Tonino Fanucci. Tonino Fanucci flicks a high pass forward to Tommaso Maresca who brings the ball under control. Tommaso Maresca lofts in a cross ball towards David Niven. David Niven jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Giacomo Santarelli!
36.31
Chris Soetaers decides to run forward with the ball. Chris Soetaers runs straight at the opposition's defence. Chris Soetaers sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
38.33
Gennaro Danotti flicks a high pass forward. Tommaso Maresca collects the pass. Tommaso Maresca plays a one-two with David Niven and rushes in on goal... Tommaso Maresca cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Giacomo Santarelli!
39.15
Alberto Ibanez threads a neat ball through to Aniello Domizzi. Aniello Domizzi whips in a cross ball towards Valentino Lanna. With a superhuman jump, Valentino Lanna connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is tipped over by Regillio Van De Looi.
40.42
It's a corner kick. Daniele Sculli kicks a low ball out wide. Chris Soetaers makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
Raffaele Carrera makes a beautiful solo run. Raffaele Carrera knocks in a cross ball towards Aniello Domizzi. Aniello Domizzi makes a deft header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
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. Udinese appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.

45.00
The second half starts with Udinese kicking off!
47.07
Seeing a gap ahead, Alberto Ibanez plays the ball forward to Fernando Jardim. Fernando Jardim threads the ball through to Valentino Lanna but he's offside!
49.34
Gabriele Lombardo pushes mid-way up the pitch. Gabriele Lombardo knocks the ball forward to Alberto Ibanez. Alberto Ibanez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gennaro Danotti.
59.33
Gianfranco Ambrosino threads a neat ball through to David Niven. David Niven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.54
Genoa have made a substitution with Niccol˜ Mignani replacing Umberto Ferazzoli .Udinese have made a substitution with Maryn Petereyns replacing Ivone Macchi .
61.58
Gabriele Lombardo threads a neat ball through to Alberto Ibanez. Alberto Ibanez brings the ball forward. Alberto Ibanez whips in a cross ball towards Valentino Lanna. Valentino Lanna 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!!
66.48
Mauricio Vidal flicks a high pass forward. Niccol˜ Mignani controls it well on his chest. Niccol˜ Mignani threads a neat ball through to David Niven. David Niven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.35
Aniello Domizzi makes a probing pass to Valentino Lanna. Valentino Lanna cuts inside the box! Valentino Lanna rockets a shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
77.34
Maryn Petereyns flicks a high ball forward to Valentino Lanna who takes it down. Valentino Lanna flicks a high ball forward to Fernando Jardim who takes it down. Fernando Jardim lofts in a cross ball towards Raffaele Carrera. Raffaele Carrera directs the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Regillio Van De Looi.
78.57
Gianfranco Ambrosino runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Gianfranco Ambrosino knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gabriele Lombardo.
79.01
Fernando Jardim changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Fernando Jardim knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gabriel Hidalgo.
89.19
Mauricio Vidal flicks a high pass forward. Tommaso Maresca collects the pass. Tommaso Maresca knocks in a cross ball towards David Niven. David Niven heads the ball goalwards but it's well over the bar!
90.00
Tommaso Maresca controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Niven. David Niven skips past Gabriele Lombardo! David Niven rockets a shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
5
Shots on Target
3
9
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
0
4
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.8%
48.2%
Play Area
36.5%
42.4%
21.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alberto Ibanez of Udinese

Match Ratings