Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Stadio Luigi Ferraris where Genoa play Inter Milan in this friendly game. A crowd of 13,210 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Genoa are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Inter Milan appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
The pitch is in good condition.
Genoa are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Inter Milan appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
Genoa kick off and get the match underway!
2.12
Joachim Lillo makes a probing pass to Bernard Wome. Bernard Wome deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dino Tamburini but the linesman indicates offside!
3.39
Dennis Carlton laces a weighted ball forward to Daniel Lightfoot. Daniel Lightfoot plays a sublime one-two with Nick Konchesky and races in on goal... Daniel Lightfoot takes a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
4.33
Max Upson hits a low pass to Jocelyn Allibert. Jocelyn Allibert shoots from outside the area. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
8.32
George Zwaanswijk knocks the ball to his team mate, Garba Nwakire. Garba Nwakire threads the ball through to Dino Tamburini. Dino Tamburini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.26
Daniel Lightfoot hacks Hugo Arreola from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Hugo Arreola stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.58
Garba Nwakire decides to run forward with the ball. Garba Nwakire hits a low pass to Dino Tamburini. Dino Tamburini knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jason Parker who gathers it comfortably.
16.59
Garba Nwakire takes it forward alone. Garba Nwakire flicks a high pass forward. Dino Tamburini holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dino Tamburini puts a great ball through. Jocelyn Allibert runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
18.13
Tommy Mason kicks a strong pass forward to Dennis Carlton. Dennis Carlton flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Gough. Kevin Gough controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
20.28
Joachim Lillo surges forward with the ball. Joachim Lillo plays a scrappy one-two with Niccol˜ Battistini and stumbles forward towards the goal... Joachim Lillo comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It curls slightly but Jason Parker manages to gather it comfortably.
21.16
Hugo Arreola threads a neat ball through to Joachim Lillo. Joachim Lillo makes a beautiful solo run. Joachim Lillo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dino Tamburini but he's offside!
22.07
Tim Green knocks the ball forward to Nick Konchesky. With some swift thinking, Nick Konchesky plays the ball forward to Scott James who has made a great run into the box. Scott James looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
27.47
Emile Ball flicks a high pass forward. Dennis Carlton collects the pass. Dennis Carlton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Gough. Kevin Gough shoots from long range. Rene De Cler gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
30.20
Tim Green kicks a strong pass forward to Dennis Carlton. Dennis Carlton takes it forward alone. Dennis Carlton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from Rene De Cler keeps it out!
33.25
Daniel Lightfoot passes the ball forward to Kevin Gough. Kevin Gough knocks the ball to his team mate, Fabian Lichtenegger. Fabian Lichtenegger cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
39.30
Dennis Carlton threads the ball through to Fabian Lichtenegger. Fabian Lichtenegger shoots from outside the area. Fantastic reaction save from Rene De Cler!
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. Inter Milan have changed their lineup with Uwe Rummenigge replacing Niccol˜ Battistini and Geoffroy Visieux replacing Hugo Arreola.
45.00
Inter Milan kick off and get the second half underway!
47.33
Seeing a gap ahead, Uwe Rummenigge plays the ball forward to Bernard Wome. Bernard Wome knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Max Upson is offside!
49.44
Scott James flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Gough collects the pass. Kevin Gough tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Rene De Cler. Excellent save.
55.06
Daniel Lightfoot catches Garba Nwakire on the ankles. The referee warns Daniel Lightfoot to calm down! Garba Nwakire grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
57.25
George Zwaanswijk runs forward with the ball. George Zwaanswijk changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. George Zwaanswijk plays a one-two with Bernard Wome and rushes in on goal... George Zwaanswijk strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It's there!! Jason Parker has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
60.06
Inter Milan have made a substitution with Javier Yáñez replacing Bernard Wome .
61.11
George Zwaanswijk flicks a high pass forward to Joachim Lillo who brings the ball under control. With some swift thinking, Joachim Lillo plays the ball forward to Javier Yáñez. Javier Yáñez skips past Vincenzo Maier! Javier Yáñez muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
65.14
Dennis Carlton chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Lightfoot. Daniel Lightfoot makes a defence splitting pass to Nick Konchesky. Nick Konchesky cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's a woeful effort!
67.13
Tim Green darts forward. Tim Green chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Lightfoot. Daniel Lightfoot knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Geoffroy Visieux.
69.32
Dennis Carlton clumsily knocks into George Zwaanswijk. The referee calls over Dennis Carlton and shows him a yellow card! George Zwaanswijk hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.28
Garba Nwakire flicks a high pass forward. Joachim Lillo collects the pass. Joachim Lillo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Romano de Jong. Romano de Jong finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
77.01
Genoa have made a substitution with Alfredo Barone replacing Daniel Lightfoot .
90.00
Garba Nwakire flicks a high pass forward. Romano de Jong controls it well on his chest. Romano de Jong flicks a high pass forward. Dino Tamburini holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dino Tamburini lofts in a cross ball towards Romano de Jong. Romano de Jong finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Jason Parker has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
4
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
4
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
35.8%
64.2%
Play Area
32.1%
38.3%
29.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to George Zwaanswijk of Inter Milan |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jason Parker (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Emile Ball (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Tim Green (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Vincenzo Maier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tommy Mason (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Fabian Lichtenegger (MID) | ![]() | 7 |
| 7. | Dennis Carlton (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
| 8. | Kevin Gough (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Nick Konchesky (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Daniel Lightfoot (ATT) | ![]() | 5 |
| 11. | Scott James (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 12. | Jakob Winkler (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Guerino Balleri (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alfredo Barone (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Rene De Cler (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Hugo Arreola (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Garba Nwakire (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | George Zwaanswijk (DEF) | ![]() | 9 |
| 5. | Max Upson (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Romano de Jong (MID) | ![]() | 8 |
| 7. | Joachim Lillo (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Niccol˜ Battistini (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Dino Tamburini (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jocelyn Allibert (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 11. | Bernard Wome (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Geoffroy Visieux (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Uwe Rummenigge (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Javier Yáñez (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |















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