Match Report


GenoaGenoa     SampdoriaSampdoria
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Regillio Van De LooiR. Van De Looi67
G
1captain
G
67William ZenoniW. Zenoni
Eddy PassoniE. Passoni79
D
2
D
76Jan NeuhausJ. Neuhaus
Gabriel HidalgoG. Hidalgo75
D
3
D
62Gian Luca AldeganiG. Aldegani
Armando CarusoA. Caruso60
D
4
D
60Marino PorroM. Porro
Gennaro DanottiG. Danotti57
D
5
D
57Mattia LonghiM. Longhi
Tonino FanucciT. Fanucci73
M
6
M
77Felice BazzaniF. Bazzani
Gianfranco AmbrosinoG. Ambrosino69
M
7
M
63Daniel ClaphamD. Clapham
Mauricio SaezM. Saez65
M
8
A
75Saul GobbiS. Gobbi
Tommaso MarescaT. Maresca72
A
9
A
67Andre LucchiniA. Lucchini
Dami‘n Van Der LaanD. Van Der Laan71
A
captain10
A
63Paulo AntunesP. Antunes
David NivenD. Niven68
A
11
A
60Gennaro MignaniG. Mignani
 
Manuel CostaM. Costa64
M
12
M
60Giancarlo ScottiG. Scotti
Gill CarrusG. Carrus62
M
13
M
60Antonio La MarcaA. La Marca
Niccol˜ MignaniN. Mignani57
G
14
M
60Attilio PreteA. Prete

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio Luigi Ferraris where Genoa play host to Sampdoria in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Genoa are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sampdoria appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Gabriele Carbone.


0.00
Sampdoria start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.01
Gian Luca Aldegani takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Marino Porro. Marino Porro makes a simple pass to Saul Gobbi. Saul Gobbi puts a great ball through but Gennaro Mignani is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
12.05
Felice Bazzani changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Felice Bazzani knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mauricio Saez.
15.47
Mauricio Saez flicks a high pass forward. David Niven holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Niven knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to William Zenoni who gathers it comfortably.
16.01
Tonino Fanucci makes an attacking run forward. Tonino Fanucci knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marino Porro.
21.25
Gianfranco Ambrosino flicks a high pass forward to Mauricio Saez who brings the ball under control. Mauricio Saez shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
28.27
Showing composure, Armando Caruso plays the ball forward to Tonino Fanucci. Tonino Fanucci threads a neat ball through to Mauricio Saez. Mauricio Saez shoots from distance. William Zenoni comfortably gets down and covers it.
30.16
Mauricio Saez sees Dami‘n Van Der Laan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dami‘n Van Der Laan knocks in a cross ball towards Tommaso Maresca. Tommaso Maresca makes a convincing header but it's well over the bar!
33.01
With a delightful solo run, Felice Bazzani stretches the opposition's defence. Felice Bazzani controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
40.49
Gennaro Danotti kicks a strong pass forward to Tonino Fanucci. Tonino Fanucci passes the ball forward to Tommaso Maresca. Tommaso Maresca knocks in a cross ball towards Dami‘n Van Der Laan. Dami‘n Van Der Laan connects with a diving header but it is tipped over by William Zenoni.
45.00
Felice Bazzani threads a neat ball through to Saul Gobbi. Saul Gobbi whips in a cross ball towards Andre Lucchini. Andre Lucchini finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Regillio Van De Looi effortlessly punches it away to safety.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Genoa appear unchanged since the first half. Sampdoria have changed their lineup with Attilio Prete replacing Paulo Antunes.

45.00
The second half starts with Genoa kicking off!
47.48
Daniel Clapham sees Felice Bazzani in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Felice Bazzani knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Armando Caruso.
48.44
Seeing a gap ahead, Armando Caruso plays the ball forward to Gianfranco Ambrosino. Gianfranco Ambrosino flicks a high pass forward. Dami‘n Van Der Laan collects the pass. Dami‘n Van Der Laan whips in a cross ball towards David Niven. David Niven is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. William Zenoni manages to gather it effortlessly.
49.13
Daniel Clapham runs straight at the opposition's defence. Daniel Clapham lofts in a cross ball towards Attilio Prete. Attilio Prete finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
53.49
Tonino Fanucci knocks the ball to his team mate, Tommaso Maresca. Tommaso Maresca controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
57.42
Tonino Fanucci flicks the ball to his team mate, Dami‘n Van Der Laan. Dami‘n Van Der Laan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marino Porro.
59.09
Felice Bazzani hits a low pass to Andre Lucchini. Andre Lucchini threads the ball through to Daniel Clapham but he's offside!
60.20
Genoa have made a substitution with Niccol˜ Mignani replacing David Niven .Sampdoria have made a substitution with Giancarlo Scotti replacing Saul Gobbi .
63.16
Daniel Clapham makes an attacking run forward. Daniel Clapham passes the ball forward but Attilio Prete is offside!
72.38
Felice Bazzani makes a probing pass to Attilio Prete. Attilio Prete lofts in a cross ball towards Andre Lucchini. Andre Lucchini outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
77.22
Gianfranco Ambrosino flicks a high pass forward. Tommaso Maresca holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tommaso Maresca knocks in a cross ball towards Niccol˜ Mignani. Niccol˜ Mignani finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
84.03
Daniel Clapham threads a neat ball through to Andre Lucchini. Andre Lucchini shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
85.06
Mauricio Saez flicks a high ball forward to Eddy Passoni who takes it down. Eddy Passoni makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gianfranco Ambrosino. Gianfranco Ambrosino knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Genoa

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

Possession
61.4%
38.6%
Play Area
27.1%
48.6%
24.3%

Scorers
Tommaso Maresca 53

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Tommaso Maresca of Genoa

Match Ratings