Match Report


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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Stadio Luigi Ferraris where Genoa play host to Perugia. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Genoa and Perugia are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Renzo Cassetti.


0.00
The whistle blows and Perugia get the match underway!
2.35
Tonino Fanucci deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Niven. David Niven shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
3.29
Franco Beghetto catches Eddy Passoni on the ankles. Franco Beghetto is given a warning by the referee! Eddy Passoni gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
4.41
Gabriel Hidalgo kicks a strong pass forward to David Niven. David Niven makes a simple pass, allowing Manuel Costa to run into the box. Manuel Costa strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Cosimo Francioso's outstretched leg.
6.33
Without breaking stride, Maurizio Cossato plays the ball forward to Aniello Servidei. Aniello Servidei flicks the ball to his team mate, Franco Beghetto. Franco Beghetto plays a one-two with Alec Brady and rushes in on goal... Franco Beghetto muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
9.46
Cosimo Francioso picks a pass forward to Aniello Servidei. Aniello Servidei plays a one-two with Alessandro Di Michele and advances towards the goal... Aniello Servidei muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Regillio Van De Looi.
10.12
It's a corner kick which Felice Franchi takes quickly, playing the ball short to Cosimo Francioso. Cosimo Francioso deftly flicks the ball on. Some good footwork from Alec Brady provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
14.06
Alec Brady catches Armando Caruso on the ankles. Alec Brady is warned by the referee! Armando Caruso grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
18.19
Neil McGrory flicks a high pass forward. Franco Beghetto collects the pass. Franco Beghetto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Valentino Bosi but he's offside!
22.32
Eddy Passoni flicks a high pass forward to Gabriel Hidalgo who brings the ball under control. Gabriel Hidalgo flicks a high pass forward. Gianfranco Ambrosino holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gianfranco Ambrosino finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
24.08
Tommaso Maresca hits a low pass to Dami‘n Van Der Laan. Dami‘n Van Der Laan knocks in a cross ball towards Tommaso Maresca. Tommaso Maresca makes a looping header on goal but it flies just wide!
26.52
Valentino Bosi hacks Gabriel Hidalgo from behind! Valentino Bosi is given a warning by the referee! Gabriel Hidalgo stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.44
Seeing a gap ahead, Manuel Costa picks a pass forward to Gianfranco Ambrosino. Gianfranco Ambrosino knocks in a cross ball towards Dami‘n Van Der Laan. Dami‘n Van Der Laan gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Cleto Maresca easily punches it away to safety.
28.38
Alec Brady threads a neat ball through to Alessandro Di Michele. Alessandro Di Michele lofts in a cross ball towards Aniello Servidei. Aniello Servidei flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Regillio Van De Looi!
32.37
Perugia have made a substitution with Sebastian Zamora replacing Enrico Bonadei .
33.47
Eddy Passoni threads the ball through to Gill Carrus. Gill Carrus flicks a high pass forward. Gianfranco Ambrosino controls it well on his chest. Gianfranco Ambrosino knocks in a cross ball towards Dami‘n Van Der Laan. Dami‘n Van Der Laan beats his man to it with a header but slams it into the crowd!
34.22
Armando Caruso passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Gianfranco Ambrosino. Gianfranco Ambrosino makes a beautiful solo run. Gianfranco Ambrosino whips in a cross ball towards Tommaso Maresca. With a superhuman jump, Tommaso Maresca connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Cleto Maresca didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
40.19
Valentino Bosi kicks a strong pass forward to Felice Franchi. Felice Franchi finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Perugia!
44.26
Armando Caruso passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Gabriel Hidalgo. Gabriel Hidalgo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dami‘n Van Der Laan. Dami‘n Van Der Laan knocks in a cross ball towards David Niven. David Niven connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
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. Perugia have changed their lineup with Carlos Garrido replacing Alec Brady and Scott Armstrong replacing Valentino Bosi. The Genoa players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Genoa kick off!
47.17
Armando Caruso flicks a high pass forward. Tonino Fanucci holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tonino Fanucci decides to run forward with the ball. Tonino Fanucci makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Gianfranco Ambrosino. Aniello Servidei barges into Gianfranco Ambrosino. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
48.21
Armando Caruso darts forward. Armando Caruso threads the ball through to Tonino Fanucci. Tonino Fanucci knocks in a cross ball towards Tommaso Maresca. Tommaso Maresca jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
49.25
Carlos Garrido barges into Gabriel Hidalgo. The referee calls over Carlos Garrido and shows him a yellow card! Gabriel Hidalgo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.42
Gill Carrus flicks a high ball forward to David Niven who takes it down. David Niven cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from David Niven provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
57.27
Armando Caruso threads the ball through to Manuel Costa. With great vision, Manuel Costa plays the ball forward to Dami‘n Van Der Laan. Dami‘n Van Der Laan knocks in a cross ball towards David Niven. David Niven outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
65.37
Gill Carrus sees Tommaso Maresca in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tommaso Maresca tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
66.58
Dami‘n Van Der Laan darts forward. Dami‘n Van Der Laan whips in a cross ball towards David Niven. David Niven rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
77.06
Genoa have made 3 substitutions with Gennaro Danotti replacing Armando Caruso, Angelo Buso replacing Tonino Fanucci and Umberto Ferazzoli replacing Tommaso Maresca .
78.14
Gabriel Hidalgo surges forward with the ball. Gabriel Hidalgo lofts in a cross ball towards Manuel Costa. Manuel Costa directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
81.03
Cosimo Francioso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlos Garrido. Carlos Garrido passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Neil McGrory. Neil McGrory shoots from 20 yards but Regillio Van De Looi is on top of it.
83.49
Angelo Buso takes the throw-in. Manuel Costa knocks the ball to his team mate, Umberto Ferazzoli. Umberto Ferazzoli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.14
Gianfranco Ambrosino flicks a high pass forward. Umberto Ferazzoli controls it well on his chest. Umberto Ferazzoli threads a neat ball through to Gianfranco Ambrosino. Some silky footwork from Gianfranco Ambrosino provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Cleto Maresca smothers it!
85.28
Gennaro Danotti chips the ball to his team mate, Gianfranco Ambrosino. Gianfranco Ambrosino makes a probing pass to David Niven. David Niven knocks in a cross ball towards Gianfranco Ambrosino. Gianfranco Ambrosino jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Cleto Maresca picks it out of the air!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
5
2
Shots on Target
10
5
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
69.6%
30.4%
Play Area
25.3%
40.5%
34.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to David Niven of Genoa

Match Ratings