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 Messina. A crowd of 20,434 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Genoa are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Messina appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Genoa are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Messina appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Messina get the match underway!
14.36
0-0P. Gilberto Porchia knocks the ball forward to Fabio Bondi. Fabio Bondi shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
15.52
0-1Pier G. Perrotta chips the ball to his team mate, P. Gilberto Porchia. P. Gilberto Porchia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fabio Bondi. Fabio Bondi lofts in a cross ball towards Darren Rufus. Darren Rufus flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
18.23
Graziano Bandieri passes the ball forward to Cataldo Pesaresi. Cataldo Pesaresi shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
21.53
0-1Graziano Bandieri makes a probing pass to Cataldo Pesaresi. Cataldo Pesaresi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.42
P. Gilberto Porchia threads the ball through to Fabio Bondi. Fabio Bondi lofts in a cross ball towards Darren Rufus. Darren Rufus flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
26.48
0-1Maurizio Armellini hacks Tommy Ball from behind! Maurizio Armellini is shown the yellow card! Tommy Ball stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.32
Nicola Goretti controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Moussa Deflandre. Moussa Deflandre deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darren Rufus. Darren Rufus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.41
Jean-Guy Girard chips the ball to his team mate, Mauro Bennardo. Mauro Bennardo whips in a cross ball towards Darren Rufus. Darren Rufus flicks the ball with his head. Fernando Medina is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
38.19
Maurizio Armellini kicks a strong pass forward to Darren Rufus. Darren Rufus finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Genoa kick off!
47.28
Pier G. Perrotta controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, P. Gilberto Porchia. P. Gilberto Porchia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fabio Bondi. Fabio Bondi finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
51.42
0-3Paolo Materazzi passes the ball forward to Lamberto Susic. Lamberto Susic passes the ball forward to Graziano Di Loreto. Graziano Di Loreto tries a spectacular long range effort. Sidney Ray easily smothers it.
53.26
P. Gilberto Porchia knocks the ball forward to Fabio Bondi. Fabio Bondi shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
54.33
Graziano Bandieri controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Graziano Di Loreto. Graziano Di Loreto shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
55.35
Maurizio Armellini knocks the ball forward to Mauro Bennardo. Mauro Bennardo tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Fernando Medina manages to gather it comfortably.
66.53
0-3Genoa are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Messina's defence.
81.59
Lamberto Susic threads the ball through to Graziano Di Loreto. Graziano Di Loreto knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Linus Jentsch.
85.05
Tommy Ball chips the ball to his team mate, Graziano Di Loreto. Graziano Di Loreto shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
89.20
Graziano Bandieri makes a probing pass to Graziano Di Loreto. Graziano Di Loreto knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pier G. Perrotta.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.2%
45.8%
Play Area
23.6%
47.2%
29.2%
Scorers
| Darren Rufus 16, 32 Fabio Bondi 47 |