Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stadio Luigi Ferraris where Genoa play host to Inter Milan. A crowd of 8,859 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Genoa and Inter Milan are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gaetano Allegri.


0.00
The whistle blows and Inter Milan get the match underway!
4.45
Ivone Staffolani knocks the ball forward to Graeme Mendez. Graeme Mendez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
10.20
Ivone Staffolani sees Hugo Ferrer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hugo Ferrer knocks the ball forward, putting Graeme Mendez through on goal. Graeme Mendez shoots from just inside the box. Valentino Sibilano gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
12.48
Greg Proctor flicks a high ball forward to Rui Carvalho who takes it down. Rui Carvalho knocks the ball to his team mate, Guglielmo Delpiano. Guglielmo Delpiano shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Jimmy Adani manages to keep it out.
15.42
Ivone Staffolani flicks a high pass forward to Graeme Mendez who brings the ball under control. Graeme Mendez lofts in a cross ball towards Tonino Diliso. Tonino Diliso beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
22.56
Paolo Jeffers makes a probing pass to Graeme Mendez. Graeme Mendez chips the ball to his team mate, Hugo Ferrer. Hugo Ferrer makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
26.23
Federico Scarpi comes in with a late challenge on Guglielmo Delpiano. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Guglielmo Delpiano hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.22
Paolo Jeffers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hugo Ferrer. Hugo Ferrer shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Valentino Sibilano!
36.11
Saul Padalino catches Rui Carvalho on the ankles. Saul Padalino is shown the yellow card! Rui Carvalho stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.47
Tjalle Bobson passes the ball forward to Paolo Jeffers. With a delightful solo run, Paolo Jeffers stretches the opposition's defence. Paolo Jeffers plays the ball forward to Hugo Ferrer who has made a great run into the box. Gabriele Casazza clumsily knocks into Hugo Ferrer. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
40.22
Ivone Staffolani chips the ball to his team mate, Tonino Diliso. Tonino Diliso runs straight at the defence! Tonino Diliso comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
44.51
Fadel Diasalmeida makes a probing pass to Jan Behrens. Jan Behrens flicks a high pass forward. Piero Panucci controls it well on his chest. Piero Panucci whips in a cross ball towards Guglielmo Delpiano. Guglielmo Delpiano powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Genoa appear unchanged since the first half. Inter Milan also appear unchanged since the first half. The Inter Milan players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Genoa start the second half!
55.56
Fadel Diasalmeida sees Jan Behrens in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jan Behrens sees a break and surges forward. Jan Behrens whips in a cross ball towards Rui Carvalho. Rui Carvalho beats his man to it with a header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
65.29
Tjalle Bobson pushes mid-way up the pitch. Tjalle Bobson knocks the ball to his team mate, Tonino Diliso. Tonino Diliso advances inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Tonino Diliso provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
66.26
Marco Frezzolini kicks a strong pass forward to Ivone Staffolani. Ivone Staffolani makes a beautiful solo run. Ivone Staffolani runs straight at the defence! Ivone Staffolani shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Valentino Sibilano gets down and covers it.
69.32
Marco Frezzolini threads a neat ball through to Ivone Staffolani. Ivone Staffolani flicks a high ball forward to Graeme Mendez who takes it down. Graeme Mendez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
72.31
Tiziano Garavelli threads a neat ball through to Guglielmo Delpiano. Guglielmo Delpiano advances inside the box! Guglielmo Delpiano cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
79.55
Tjalle Bobson takes a quick throw-in, which Saul Padalino takes on the chest. Saul Padalino sees space and advances. Saul Padalino passes the ball forward to Tonino Diliso. Tonino Diliso cuts inside the box! Tonino Diliso comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it goes wide for a goal kick.
89.03
Saul Padalino threads the ball through to Paolo Jeffers. Paolo Jeffers threads a neat ball through to Hugo Ferrer. Hugo Ferrer lofts in a cross ball towards Graeme Mendez. Graeme Mendez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
67.1%
32.9%
Play Area
23.3%
46.6%
30.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Tonino Diliso of Genoa

Match Ratings