Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Stadio Franchi where Fiorentina play host to Genoa. A crowd of 18,047 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Fiorentina and Genoa are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Matteo Conte.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Fiorentina and Genoa are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Matteo Conte.
0.00
The whistle blows and Genoa get the match underway!
2.08
Bakary Ouindi flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Rummenigge holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stefan Rummenigge kicks a strong pass forward to Nuno Alves. Nuno Alves lofts in a cross ball towards Gianfranco Agliardi. Gianfranco Agliardi gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Benoit Baccin is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
8.11
Sylvain Fernandez knocks the ball forward to Wilco Schultz. Wilco Schultz lofts in a cross ball towards Sylvain Fernandez. With a superhuman jump, Sylvain Fernandez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
9.29
Ivan Cabrera sees space and advances. Ivan Cabrera shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
12.46
Martin Lindner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonino Lo Gatto. Antonino Lo Gatto shoots from distance but it is miles over!
14.16
Nuno Alves flicks a high pass forward to Sylvain Fernandez who brings the ball under control. Sylvain Fernandez whips in a cross ball towards Jonas Schneider. Jonas Schneider knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
26.24
Stefan Rummenigge hacks Stuart Hopkin from behind! Stefan Rummenigge is given a warning by the referee! Stuart Hopkin gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
27.37
Louis Timmer threads a neat ball through to Bakary Ouindi. Bakary Ouindi threads a neat ball through to Nuno Alves. Nuno Alves lofts in a cross ball towards Jonas Schneider. Jonas Schneider finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
28.56
Ivan Cabrera sees Martin Lindner in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martin Lindner plays a one-two with Gabriele Carparelli and advances towards the goal... Martin Lindner takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Martin Lindner!
36.52
Ivan Montero makes a simple pass to Jonas Schneider. Jonas Schneider finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
44.26
George Van Nieuwstadt threads a neat ball through to Tomas Tacchini. Tomas Tacchini plays the ball forward to Ivan Cabrera. Ivan Cabrera shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Fiorentina appear unchanged since the first half. Genoa also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Fiorentina start the second half!
53.28
Ivan Montero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianfranco Agliardi. Gianfranco Agliardi plays the ball forward to Sylvain Fernandez. Sylvain Fernandez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Benoit Baccin who gathers it comfortably.
54.34
Stefan Rummenigge threads a neat ball through to Wilco Schultz. Wilco Schultz tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
59.58
Louis Timmer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sylvain Fernandez. Sylvain Fernandez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jonas Schneider. Jonas Schneider knocks in a cross ball towards Sylvain Fernandez. With a superhuman jump, Sylvain Fernandez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Benoit Baccin gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
60.43
Bakary Ouindi flicks a high pass forward to Gianfranco Agliardi who brings the ball under control. Gianfranco Agliardi sees Wilco Schultz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wilco Schultz lofts in a cross ball towards Jonas Schneider. Jonas Schneider outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
65.36
Ledley Patterson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jonas Schneider. Jonas Schneider tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
66.09
George Van Nieuwstadt threads a neat ball through to Ivan Cabrera. Ivan Cabrera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.36
Ledley Patterson brings the ball forward. Ledley Patterson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by George Van Nieuwstadt.
69.09
Ivan Montero makes a probing pass to Louis Timmer. Louis Timmer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wilco Schultz. Wilco Schultz whips in a cross ball towards Sylvain Fernandez. Sylvain Fernandez rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
72.22
Brendan Vassell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonino Lo Gatto. Antonino Lo Gatto controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Nenad Laget gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
73.22
Antonino Rossitto flicks a high pass forward to Ivan Cabrera who brings the ball under control. Ivan Cabrera flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Hopkin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stuart Hopkin shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
77.20
Genoa have made 3 substitutions with Natale Zanini replacing Carlo Taibi, Alberto Gomes replacing Antonino Lo Gatto and Andy Johnstone replacing Gabriele Carparelli .
81.32
Bakary Ouindi sweeps the ball long. Jonas Schneider finds some space and shoots from distance. Wonderful reactions from Benoit Baccin keeps it out!
83.58
Sylvain Fernandez threads a neat ball through to Wilco Schultz. Wilco Schultz knocks in a cross ball towards Jonas Schneider. Jonas Schneider heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jonas Schneider!
87.51
Louis Timmer kicks a strong pass forward to Stefan Rummenigge. Stefan Rummenigge flicks a high pass forward to Jonas Schneider who brings the ball under control. Jonas Schneider whips in a cross ball towards Wilco Schultz. Wilco Schultz makes a convincing header but it flies just wide!
89.31
Stuart Hopkin sees a break and surges forward. Stuart Hopkin shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
8
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.4%
46.6%
Play Area
28.8%
43.8%
27.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jonas Schneider of Fiorentina |
Match Ratings
1. | Nenad Laget (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Ivan Montero (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Bakary Ouindi (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Louis Timmer (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Ledley Patterson (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Stefan Rummenigge (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Gianfranco Agliardi (MID) | ![]() | 8 |
8. | Nuno Alves (MID) | 7 | |
9. | Jonas Schneider (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
10. | Wilco Schultz (ATT) | 8 | |
11. | Sylvain Fernandez (ATT) | 7 | |
12. | Luis Barbosa (ATT) | 0 | |
13. | Rui Antunes (MID) | 0 | |
14. | Cleto Brambilla (GK) | 0 |
1. | Benoit Baccin (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Tomas Tacchini (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Antonino Rossitto (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | George Van Nieuwstadt (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Brendan Vassell (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Ivan Cabrera (MID) | 7 | |
7. | Martin Lindner (MID) | ![]() | 8 |
8. | Stuart Hopkin (MID) | ![]() | 8 |
9. | Gabriele Carparelli (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Carlo Taibi (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Antonino Lo Gatto (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Natale Zanini (MID) | 6 | |
13. | Alberto Gomes (ATT) | 6 | |
14. | Andy Johnstone (ATT) | 6 |