Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio Luigi Ferraris where Sampdoria play host to Genoa. A crowd of 15,099 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Sampdoria are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Genoa appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Sampdoria are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Genoa appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Genoa kick off the first half!
2.06
0-0Salvatore Totti comes in with a late challenge on Manuel Pegolo. The referee calls over Salvatore Totti and warns him to calm down! Manuel Pegolo runs off the knock.
3.01
0-0Zerbini Maniero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Diego Moretti. Diego Moretti makes a probing pass to Alistair Vernazza. Alistair Vernazza whips in a cross ball towards Piero Morrone. Piero Morrone heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
10.44
0-0Elbekay Bouchiba threads the ball through to Christian Sciaccaluga. Christian Sciaccaluga sees space and advances. Christian Sciaccaluga plays a perfect one-two with Manuel Pegolo and rushes in on goal... Christian Sciaccaluga takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
16.35
0-0Alistair Vernazza clumsily knocks into Gunther Léonard. The referee calls over Alistair Vernazza and shows him a yellow card! Gunther Léonard grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
18.58
0-1Amedeo Gritti sees space and advances. Amedeo Gritti shoots from 20 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
30.02
Amedeo Gritti makes a simple pass to Noah Schacht. Noah Schacht knocks in a cross ball towards Manuel Pegolo. Manuel Pegolo heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Rosario Petruzzi!
36.15
Gunther Léonard deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Christian Sciaccaluga. Christian Sciaccaluga kicks a strong pass forward to Manuel Pegolo. Manuel Pegolo knocks in a cross ball towards Noah Schacht. Noah Schacht directs the ball goalwards with his head. Rosario Petruzzi easily smothers it.
45.00
Jose Luis Mora deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Diego Moretti. Diego Moretti knocks the ball forward to Alistair Vernazza. Alistair Vernazza knocks in a cross ball towards Piero Morrone. Piero Morrone is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Sampdoria get the second half underway!
48.35
Salvatore Totti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Diego Moretti. Diego Moretti kicks a strong pass forward to Piero Morrone. Piero Morrone knocks in a cross ball towards Alistair Vernazza. Alistair Vernazza powers a header at goal but Zerbini Soviero is on top of it.
53.19
0-1Manuel Pegolo clumsily knocks into Jaime Cox. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jaime Cox hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.19
0-1Sampdoria are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Genoa's defence.
54.33
Amedeo Gritti barges into Giampiero Lo Gatto. Amedeo Gritti is given a warning by the referee! Giampiero Lo Gatto stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.05
Christian Sciaccaluga catches Bernardo Piacentini on the ankles. Christian Sciaccaluga is warned by the referee! Bernardo Piacentini runs off the knock.
67.08
0-1Giampiero Lo Gatto chips the ball to his team mate, Piero Morrone. Piero Morrone knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Elbekay Bouchiba.
69.55
Jaime Cox threads the ball through to Diego Moretti. Diego Moretti surges forward with the ball. Diego Moretti knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Zerbini Soviero who gathers it comfortably.
75.38
Miel Meerdink sees space and advances. Miel Meerdink lofts in a cross ball towards Noah Schacht. Noah Schacht flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
78.52
Salvatore Totti makes a simple pass to Giampiero Lo Gatto. Giampiero Lo Gatto passes the ball forward to Piero Morrone. Piero Morrone knocks in a cross ball towards Alistair Vernazza. Alistair Vernazza connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
84.57
Diego Moretti knocks the ball to his team mate, Alistair Vernazza. Alistair Vernazza knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Zerbini Soviero who gathers it comfortably.
89.34
Amedeo Gritti passes the ball forward to Noah Schacht. Noah Schacht knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Juri Scarpi.
90.00
Giampiero Lo Gatto chips the ball to his team mate, Alistair Vernazza. Alistair Vernazza shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Zerbini Soviero easily smothers it!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.6%
37.4%
Play Area
30.8%
44%
25.3%
Scorers