Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Luigi Ferraris where Genoa play host to Venezia. A crowd of 19,702 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Genoa and Venezia are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Genoa and Venezia are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Genoa kick off!
3.23
0-0Ivan Pastor chips the ball to his team mate, Bogdan Simons. Bogdan Simons knocks the ball to his team mate, Aladino Siviglia. Aladino Siviglia rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
6.52
0-0Nunzio Marchegiani passes the ball forward to Fabiano Mazzocco. Fabiano Mazzocco tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Sidney Elzéard!
8.09
Zerbini Macellari threads the ball through to Manuel Scarpi. Manuel Scarpi goes all the way! Manuel Scarpi makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Sidney Elzéard easily smothers it!
12.58
0-0Nunzio Marchegiani makes a simple pass to Manuel Scarpi. Manuel Scarpi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicola C. Gazzoli.
16.15
Federico Filippi kicks a strong pass forward to Aladino Siviglia. Aladino Siviglia knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.09
0-1Stefano Nista makes a probing pass to Fabiano Mazzocco. Fabiano Mazzocco knocks the ball forward to Manuel Scarpi. Manuel Scarpi makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
24.05
Leonardo Cupi sees space and advances. Leonardo Cupi knocks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Scarpi. Manuel Scarpi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicola C. Gazzoli.
27.00
Nunzio Marchegiani chips the ball to his team mate, Fabiano Mazzocco. Fabiano Mazzocco knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sidney Elzéard who gathers it comfortably.
33.43
0-1Manuel Scarpi hacks Maurizio Pierini from behind! The referee calls over Manuel Scarpi and warns him to calm down! Maurizio Pierini stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.51
Aimo Damiani makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bogdan Simons. Bogdan Simons knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Anselmo Fialdini.
38.42
Stefano Nista takes it forward alone. Stefano Nista whips in a cross ball towards Fabiano Mazzocco. Fabiano Mazzocco is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
42.17
Matteo Corradi knocks the ball to his team mate, Bogdan Simons. Bogdan Simons shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Venezia start the second half!
49.16
Nunzio Marchegiani surges forward with the ball. Nunzio Marchegiani knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Maurizio Pierini.
51.34
Tonino Ambrosetti advances with the ball. Tonino Ambrosetti goes all the way! Tonino Ambrosetti cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
57.46
Maurizio Pierini makes a simple pass to Federico Filippi. Federico Filippi knocks the ball to his team mate, Bogdan Simons. Bogdan Simons goes all the way! Bogdan Simons shoots from just inside the box but it flies wide!
59.53
Nicola C. Gazzoli kicks a strong pass forward to Ivan Pastor. Ivan Pastor knocks the ball to his team mate, Aladino Siviglia. Aladino Siviglia goes all the way! Aladino Siviglia shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Aladino Siviglia!
69.06
Stefano Nista deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manuel Scarpi. Manuel Scarpi plays a perfect one-two with Fabiano Mazzocco and rushes in on goal... Manuel Scarpi tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Sidney Elzéard manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
1
6
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.8%
41.2%
Play Area
33.8%
47.1%
19.1%
Scorers