Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stadio Luigi Ferraris where Genoa play host to Fiorentina. A crowd of 19,951 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Genoa are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Fiorentina appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Genoa are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Fiorentina appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Genoa kick off!
4.50
0-0Graziano Italiano makes a probing pass to Máximo Maldonado. Máximo Maldonado plays a perfect one-two with Jan Beutler and rushes in on goal... Máximo Maldonado shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Zerbini Soviero manages to keep it out.
6.55
0-0Genoa are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
9.04
0-1Mitica Lazar controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marin Dobos. Marin Dobos shoots from 20 yards. What a cracker!! Zerbini Soviero had no chance!! Goal for Fiorentina!
12.09
0-1Vegard Bratseth makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Máximo Maldonado. Máximo Maldonado knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.29
0-1Anselmo Colle makes a probing pass to Garba Okpara. Garba Okpara makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marin Dobos. Marin Dobos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
15.03
Garba Okpara surges forward with the ball. Garba Okpara tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
20.33
Elbekay Bouchiba threads the ball through to Christian Sciaccaluga. Christian Sciaccaluga sees a break and surges forward. Christian Sciaccaluga knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.33
Miel Meerdink makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Noah Schacht. Noah Schacht knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Clifford Richardson.
24.15
Miel Meerdink flicks the ball to his team mate, Noah Schacht. Noah Schacht whips in a cross ball towards Manuel Pegolo. Manuel Pegolo directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
26.49
0-1Alexander Xanthopoulos knocks the ball forward to Noah Schacht. Noah Schacht kicks a strong pass forward to Manuel Pegolo but the referee indicates it's offside!
27.42
Giancarlo Battistini takes it forward alone. Giancarlo Battistini knocks the ball to his team mate, Máximo Maldonado. Máximo Maldonado finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Zerbini Soviero manages to gather it comfortably.
30.42
Christian Sciaccaluga passes the ball forward to Noah Schacht. Noah Schacht lofts in a cross ball towards Manuel Pegolo. Manuel Pegolo directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Arnar Gardarsson!
32.23
0-1Ingólfur Vilhjálmsson hacks Máximo Maldonado from behind! Ingólfur Vilhjálmsson is given a warning by the referee! Máximo Maldonado stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.35
Amedeo Gritti knocks the ball forward to Noah Schacht. Noah Schacht knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Giancarlo Battistini.
40.47
Alexander Xanthopoulos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Noah Schacht. Noah Schacht knocks the ball forward to Manuel Pegolo. Manuel Pegolo shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Fiorentina get the second half underway!
47.38
0-1Amedeo Gritti catches Vegard Bratseth on the ankles. The referee calls over Amedeo Gritti and shows him a yellow card! Vegard Bratseth stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.08
Giancarlo Battistini barges into Noah Schacht. Giancarlo Battistini is warned by the referee! Noah Schacht stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.28
Anselmo Colle knocks the ball forward to Vegard Bratseth. Vegard Bratseth kicks a strong pass forward to Jan Beutler. Jan Beutler lofts in a cross ball towards Marin Dobos. Marin Dobos heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Zerbini Soviero.
54.10
Giancarlo Battistini threads the ball through to Mitica Lazar. Mitica Lazar flicks the ball to his team mate, Marin Dobos. Marin Dobos plays a perfect one-two with Jan Beutler and rushes in on goal... Marin Dobos rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
55.49
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
57.05
Garba Okpara flicks the ball to his team mate, Jan Beutler. Jan Beutler goes all the way! Jan Beutler shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
59.56
Giancarlo Battistini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Garba Okpara. Garba Okpara knocks the ball forward to Máximo Maldonado. Máximo Maldonado controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
60.45
0-1Amedeo Gritti clumsily knocks into Giancarlo Battistini. The referee calls over Amedeo Gritti and warns him to calm down! Giancarlo Battistini carries on, but is struggling a bit.
61.04
Graziano Italiano controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jan Beutler. Jan Beutler goes all the way! Jan Beutler rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Zerbini Soviero has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
65.09
Graziano Italiano controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marin Dobos. Marin Dobos finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Zerbini Soviero manages to keep it out.
67.43
Vegard Bratseth passes the ball forward to Jan Beutler. Jan Beutler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ingólfur Vilhjálmsson.
71.55
Juri Rossi kicks a strong pass forward to Christian Sciaccaluga. Christian Sciaccaluga makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Noah Schacht. Noah Schacht tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Arnar Gardarsson.
75.18
Miel Meerdink kicks a strong pass forward to Noah Schacht. Noah Schacht tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.19
Giancarlo Battistini flicks the ball to his team mate, Vegard Bratseth. Vegard Bratseth advances with the ball. Vegard Bratseth makes a simple pass to Máximo Maldonado. Máximo Maldonado cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Zerbini Soviero manages to keep it out.
79.32
Garba Okpara controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jan Beutler. Jan Beutler plays a perfect one-two with Marin Dobos and rushes in on goal... Jan Beutler rockets a shot on goal but somehow Zerbini Soviero manages to keep it out.
81.28
Vegard Bratseth controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marin Dobos. Marin Dobos plays a perfect one-two with Jan Beutler and rushes in on goal... Marin Dobos shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!
85.40
Vegard Bratseth kicks a strong pass forward to Máximo Maldonado. Máximo Maldonado knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ingólfur Vilhjálmsson.
89.36
Kanga Diabaté hacks Jan Beutler from behind! The referee calls over Kanga Diabaté and warns him to calm down! Jan Beutler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
3
8
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
38.8%
61.2%
Play Area
29.6%
46.9%
23.5%
Scorers