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 AC Monza. A crowd of 8,188 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Genoa and AC Monza are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Genoa and AC Monza are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0AC Monza get the match underway!
2.46
0-0Donato Tommasi kicks a strong pass forward to Gabriele Buriani. Gabriele Buriani knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.25
0-0Gian Matteo Di Salvatore threads the ball through to Ray Lillo. Ray Lillo shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
15.09
Aimo Damiani chips the ball to his team mate, Arno Neudecker. Arno Neudecker knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pierre-Yves Zanotti.
21.20
0-0Carmine Savoldi clumsily knocks into Ray Lillo. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ray Lillo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.27
0-0Samuele Tamburini kicks a strong pass forward to Ivan Pastor. Ivan Pastor kicks a strong pass forward to Arno Neudecker. Arno Neudecker shoots from distance but somehow David Grimandi manages to keep it out.
28.07
Steve Ball takes it forward alone. Steve Ball lofts in a cross ball towards Ray Lillo. Ray Lillo heads the ball goalwards. Sidney Elzéard easily picks it out of the air!
34.31
Aimo Damiani flicks the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Fernandez. Alfredo Fernandez passes the ball forward to Arno Neudecker. Arno Neudecker shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
38.57
Donato Tommasi makes a beautiful solo run. Donato Tommasi lofts in a cross ball towards Gabriele Buriani. Gabriele Buriani is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
39.47
0-1Donato Tommasi passes the ball forward to Gabriele Buriani. Gabriele Buriani lofts in a cross ball towards Ray Lillo. Ray Lillo heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ray Lillo!
42.19
Aimo Damiani flicks the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Fernandez. Alfredo Fernandez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Youssouf Mane.
45.00
Aladino Circello kicks a strong pass forward to Donato Tommasi. Donato Tommasi knocks the ball forward to Gabriele Buriani. Gabriele Buriani tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Sidney Elzéard manages to keep it out.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Genoa kick off and get the second half underway!
47.21
Carmine Savoldi makes a simple pass to Aimo Damiani. Aimo Damiani deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Fernandez. Alfredo Fernandez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Grimandi who gathers it comfortably.
59.28
Youssouf Mane kicks a strong pass forward to Gian Matteo Di Salvatore. Gian Matteo Di Salvatore knocks the ball to his team mate, Ray Lillo. Ray Lillo plays a perfect one-two with Gabriele Buriani and rushes in on goal... Ray Lillo tries a spectacular strike but he balloons it over the crossbar!
60.10
Ivan Pastor makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arno Neudecker. Arno Neudecker knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Grimandi who gathers it comfortably.
63.32
Aimo Damiani decides to run forward with the ball. Aimo Damiani knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Youssouf Mane.
69.16
0-1Aimo Damiani sees a break and surges forward. Aimo Damiani kicks a strong pass forward to Arno Neudecker but the referee indicates it's offside!
72.45
Ivan Pastor knocks the ball forward to Alfredo Fernandez. Alfredo Fernandez threads the ball through to Arno Neudecker but he's offside!
73.19
Gian Matteo Di Salvatore knocks the ball forward to Ray Lillo. Ray Lillo finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
75.24
Gian Matteo Di Salvatore makes a probing pass to Gabriele Buriani. Gabriele Buriani lofts in a cross ball towards Ray Lillo. Ray Lillo powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!