Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadio Luigi Ferraris where Genoa play host to Lazio. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Genoa and Lazio are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Franceco De Vezze.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Genoa and Lazio are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Franceco De Vezze.
0.00
The whistle blows and Lazio get the match underway!
2.52
Carmelo Baggio flicks a high ball forward to Ivan Cabrera who takes it down. Ivan Cabrera controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlo Taibi. Carlo Taibi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
3.17
Jakob Conteh hits a low pass to Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet chips the ball to his team mate, John Robinson. John Robinson plays the ball forward to Dmitri Yashin who has made a great run into the box. Dmitri Yashin shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
8.56
Julian Jimenez clumsily knocks into Antonino Lo Gatto. The referee warns Julian Jimenez to calm down! Antonino Lo Gatto stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.39
Dmitri Chislenko takes a quick throw-in, which Julian Jimenez takes on the chest. With great vision, Julian Jimenez plays the ball forward to Dmitri Yashin. Dmitri Yashin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martim Ferreira. Martim Ferreira plays a quick one-two with Thomas Brunner and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Martim Ferreira provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Lazio!
12.57
Kevin McGrory flicks the ball to his team mate, John Robinson. John Robinson knocks in a cross ball towards Martim Ferreira. Martim Ferreira makes a convincing header. The keeper, Benoit Baccin, sees it late!! Goal for Lazio!
16.12
Dmitri Yashin makes a probing pass to Kevin McGrory. Kevin McGrory shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
18.59
Alpay Izzet hits a low pass to Kevin McGrory. Kevin McGrory knocks in a cross ball towards Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
22.30
Martin Lindner changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Martin Lindner sees Carlo Taibi just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Carlo Taibi makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Jakob Conteh happens to be in the right place to block it.
24.50
Julian Jimenez receives the ball from a throw-in from Dmitri Chislenko. Julian Jimenez flicks a high pass forward to Jakob Conteh who brings the ball under control. Jakob Conteh makes a simple pass to John Robinson. John Robinson knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Brunner. Thomas Brunner outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Benoit Baccin didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
28.35
Kevin McGrory flicks a high ball forward to Dmitri Yashin who takes it down. Dmitri Yashin knocks in a cross ball towards John Robinson. John Robinson knocks the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
33.48
Thomas Brunner barges into Carmelo Baggio. Thomas Brunner is given a warning by the referee! Carmelo Baggio hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.21
Alpay Izzet sees a break and surges forward. Alpay Izzet knocks in a cross ball towards Martim Ferreira. Martim Ferreira knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Benoit Baccin is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
42.38
Tomas Tacchini hits a low pass to Ivan Cabrera. Ivan Cabrera flicks a high pass forward. Martin Lindner collects the pass. Martin Lindner threads the ball through to Carlo Taibi but he's offside!
44.00
Dmitri Yashin knocks the ball to his team mate, John Robinson. John Robinson whips in a cross ball towards Martim Ferreira. Martim Ferreira makes a deft header. Magnificent block by George Van Nieuwstadt!
45.00
Antonino Lo Gatto hacks Jakob Conteh from behind! Antonino Lo Gatto is shown the yellow card! Jakob Conteh runs off the knock.
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. Lazio have changed their lineup with Davy Heije replacing Kevin McGrory, Andreas Simonsson replacing John Robinson and Eidur Finnbogason replacing Dmitri Chislenko.
45.00
The whistle blows and Genoa get the second half underway!
47.36
Tomas Tacchini barges into Alpay Izzet. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alpay Izzet runs off the knock.
48.53
Martim Ferreira clumsily knocks into Ivan Cabrera. The referee warns Martim Ferreira to calm down! Ivan Cabrera stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.24
Dmitri Yashin threads a neat ball through to Martim Ferreira. Martim Ferreira finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
55.35
Seeing a gap ahead, Alpay Izzet picks a pass forward to Dmitri Yashin. Dmitri Yashin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Benoit Baccin who gathers it comfortably.
59.57
Martin Lindner knocks the ball forward to Gabriele Carparelli. Gabriele Carparelli kicks a strong pass forward to Carlo Taibi but the referee indicates it's offside!
61.56
George Van Nieuwstadt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gabriele Carparelli. Gabriele Carparelli shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
63.03
George Van Nieuwstadt clumsily knocks into Alpay Izzet. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alpay Izzet hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.10
Eidur Finnbogason flicks the ball to his team mate, Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet flicks a high pass forward. Martim Ferreira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martim Ferreira lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Brunner. Thomas Brunner is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Benoit Baccin is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
69.08
Dmitri Yashin flicks a high pass forward. Martim Ferreira controls it well on his chest. Martim Ferreira lofts in a cross ball towards Andreas Simonsson. Andreas Simonsson flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
72.40
Jakob Conteh makes a simple pass to Eidur Finnbogason. Eidur Finnbogason makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martim Ferreira. Martim Ferreira shoots from distance. Solid save from Benoit Baccin.
75.09
Lazio are dictating the run of play here today.
77.55
Genoa have made 3 substitutions with Natale Zanini replacing Carlo Taibi, Alberto Gomes replacing Antonino Lo Gatto and Andy Johnstone replacing Gabriele Carparelli .
79.44
Dmitri Yashin threads the ball through to Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.38
Martin Lindner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brendan Vassell. Brendan Vassell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
83.03
Davy Heije advances with the ball. Davy Heije whips in a cross ball towards Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet makes a deft header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
89.09
Ivan Cabrera darts forward. Ivan Cabrera shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
9
Shots on Target
3
12
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
39.7%
60.3%
Play Area
32.9%
42.5%
24.7%
Scorers
Dmitri Yashin 3 Martim Ferreira 9, 13, 36 Alpay Izzet 19, 83 John Robinson 28 Thomas Brunner 65 Andreas Simonsson 69 |
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Martim Ferreira of Lazio |
Match Ratings
1. | Benoit Baccin (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Tomas Tacchini (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
3. | George Van Nieuwstadt (DEF) | ![]() | 6 |
4. | Carmelo Baggio (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Brendan Vassell (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Ivan Cabrera (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Martin Lindner (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Stuart Hopkin (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Gabriele Carparelli (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Carlo Taibi (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Antonino Lo Gatto (ATT) | ![]() | 5 |
12. | Natale Zanini (MID) | 6 | |
13. | Alberto Gomes (ATT) | 6 | |
14. | Andy Johnstone (ATT) | 6 |
1. | Boubacar Soro (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Julian Jimenez (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Dmitri Chislenko (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Jakob Conteh (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Sonny Altafini (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Dmitri Yashin (MID) | ![]() | 8 |
7. | Alpay Izzet (MID) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
8. | Kevin McGrory (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Thomas Brunner (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
10. | Martim Ferreira (ATT) | ![]() ![]() ![]() | 9 |
11. | John Robinson (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
12. | Andreas Simonsson (ATT) | ![]() | 6 |
13. | Eidur Finnbogason (DEF) | 6 | |
14. | Davy Heije (MID) | 6 |