Match Report


RavennaRavenna     GenoaGenoa
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Paul LindemannP. Lindemann64
G
1
G
69Jimmy AdaniJ. Adani
Nicola Carlo BelottiN. Belotti60
D
2
D
67Tjalle BobsonT. Bobson
Frederico VergesF. Verges60
D
3
D
67Saul PadalinoS. Padalino
Sol MyersS. Myers58
D
4captain
D
59Marco FrezzoliniM. Frezzolini
David MazzeoD. Mazzeo68
M
5
D
56Federico ScarpiF. Scarpi
Giovanni M. FiorettiG. Fioretti67
M
6
M
67Paolo JeffersP. Jeffers
Alessio CavalliA. Cavalli56
M
7
M
61Ivone StaffolaniI. Staffolani
Joao QuaresmaJ. Quaresma52
M
8
M
58Martino CevoliM. Cevoli
Jose E. De PoliJ. De Poli70
A
9
A
74Tonino DilisoT. Diliso
Gianluigi BarbanG. Barban68
A
10
A
72Graeme MendezG. Mendez
Antonio CampedelliA. Campedelli48
A
captain11
A
64Hugo FerrerH. Ferrer
 
Cataldo MurgitaC. Murgita56
D
12
G
61Nicola C. PessottoN. Pessotto
Jonathan Di SoleJ. Di Sole55
G
13
G
59Renzo LentiniR. Lentini
Enrico AldeganiE. Aldegani54
D
14
M
54Giuseppe GiorgettiG. Giorgetti

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio Bruno Benelli where Ravenna play host to Genoa. A crowd of 8,924 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ravenna are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Genoa appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Giorgio Polonia.


0.00
Ravenna kick off!
2.10
Paolo Jeffers sees space and advances. Paolo Jeffers knocks in a cross ball towards Graeme Mendez. Graeme Mendez connects with a diving header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Paul Lindemann with no chance!! Goal for Genoa!
6.31
Sol Myers threads the ball through to Alessio Cavalli. Without breaking stride, Alessio Cavalli plays the ball forward to Antonio Campedelli. Antonio Campedelli tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
9.29
Marco Frezzolini flicks a high pass forward. Martino Cevoli collects the pass. Martino Cevoli plays the ball forward to Graeme Mendez. Graeme Mendez whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Ferrer. Hugo Ferrer shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Wonderful reactions from Paul Lindemann keeps it out!
28.35
Saul Padalino sees Ivone Staffolani in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ivone Staffolani runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Ivone Staffolani knocks the ball forward to Graeme Mendez but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
32.03
Paolo Jeffers flicks a high pass forward. Graeme Mendez controls it well on his chest. Graeme Mendez hits a low pass to Tonino Diliso. Tonino Diliso comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
33.12
Joao Quaresma deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonio Campedelli. Antonio Campedelli knocks in a cross ball towards Jose E. De Poli. Jose E. De Poli is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Jimmy Adani!
36.54
Nicola Carlo Belotti surges forward with the ball. Nicola Carlo Belotti decides to run forward with the ball. Nicola Carlo Belotti passes the ball forward but Jose E. De Poli is offside!
38.25
Paolo Jeffers passes the ball forward to Tonino Diliso. Tonino Diliso knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sol Myers.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Ravenna appear unchanged since the first half. Genoa also appear unchanged since the first half. The Ravenna players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Genoa kick off!
51.43
Ivone Staffolani hacks Alessio Cavalli from behind! The referee calls over Ivone Staffolani and shows him a yellow card! Alessio Cavalli carries on, but is struggling a bit.
57.44
Alessio Cavalli comes in with a late challenge on Ivone Staffolani. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ivone Staffolani runs off the knock.
59.14
Giovanni M. Fioretti sees a break and surges forward. Giovanni M. Fioretti knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jimmy Adani who gathers it comfortably.
61.35
David Mazzeo catches Martino Cevoli on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Martino Cevoli runs off the knock.
72.59
Ivone Staffolani plays the ball forward to Graeme Mendez. Graeme Mendez whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Ferrer. Hugo Ferrer flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
73.58
Alessio Cavalli makes a probing pass to Gianluigi Barban. Gianluigi Barban knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Federico Scarpi.
75.06
Sol Myers hits a low pass to Giovanni M. Fioretti. Giovanni M. Fioretti makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gianluigi Barban. Gianluigi Barban knocks the ball forward, putting Jose E. De Poli through on goal. Some good footwork from Jose E. De Poli provides some space. He shoots at goal but Jimmy Adani is on top of his game. Nice save!
81.24
Federico Scarpi drives a long ball upfield. Tonino Diliso makes a great pass forward. Graeme Mendez runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
83.43
Martino Cevoli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tonino Diliso. Tonino Diliso sees Graeme Mendez just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Graeme Mendez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
84.43
Paolo Jeffers catches Alessio Cavalli on the ankles. The referee calls over Paolo Jeffers and shows him a yellow card! Alessio Cavalli gets up but these knocks are taking their toll on his game.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Ravenna

Genoa
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.1%
57.9%
Play Area
22.8%
45.6%
31.6%

Scorers
Graeme Mendez 2

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Graeme Mendez of Genoa

Match Ratings