Match Report


GenoaGenoa     Chievo VeronaChievo Verona
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Jimmy AdaniJ. Adani69
G
1captain
G
71Riccardo GamberiniR. Gamberini
Tjalle BobsonT. Bobson67
D
2
D
79Pasquale RussoP. Russo
Saul PadalinoS. Padalino67
D
3
D
73Yuri BonomiY. Bonomi
Marco FrezzoliniM. Frezzolini59
D
captain4
D
69Renzo TisciR. Tisci
Federico ScarpiF. Scarpi56
D
5
M
65Adrian Di NataleA. Di Natale
Paolo JeffersP. Jeffers67
M
6
M
64Vito DelpianoV. Delpiano
Ivone StaffolaniI. Staffolani61
M
7
M
62Stefano BuffonS. Buffon
Michele MemmoM. Memmo54
M
8
M
61JŸrgen Van NistelrooyJ. Van Nistelrooy
Tonino DilisoT. Diliso74
A
9
A
64Ross MurrayR. Murray
Graeme MendezG. Mendez72
A
10
A
62Mohammed RenaudM. Renaud
Hugo FerrerH. Ferrer64
A
11
A
61Nunzio RipaN. Ripa
 
Nicola C. PessottoN. Pessotto61
G
12
D
61Mirco CasaleM. Casale
Renzo LentiniR. Lentini59
G
13
G
61Harry PriestleyH. Priestley
Giuseppe GiorgettiG. Giorgetti54
M
14
M
60P. Gilberto IulianoP. Iuliano

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadio Luigi Ferraris where Genoa play host to Chievo Verona. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Genoa are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chievo Verona appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marco Baggio.


0.00
Genoa start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.59
Saul Padalino hacks Nunzio Ripa from behind! The referee brings Saul Padalino to one side and gives him a warning! Nunzio Ripa runs off the knock.
3.38
Renzo Tisci controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vito Delpiano. Vito Delpiano threads a neat ball through to Mohammed Renaud. Mohammed Renaud knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jimmy Adani who gathers it comfortably.
12.51
With wonderful imagination, Adrian Di Natale picks a pass forward to Mohammed Renaud. Mohammed Renaud whips in a cross ball towards Ross Murray. Ross Murray makes a deft header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.40
Paolo Jeffers makes a simple pass to Tonino Diliso. Tonino Diliso knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pasquale Russo.
21.09
Michele Memmo sees space and advances. Michele Memmo knocks in a cross ball towards Graeme Mendez. Graeme Mendez directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
28.46
Marco Frezzolini sees Paolo Jeffers in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paolo Jeffers passes the ball forward to Graeme Mendez. Graeme Mendez skips past Renzo Tisci! Graeme Mendez takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Riccardo Gamberini has to pick the ball from the back of the net! That brings them level!
32.08
Vito Delpiano threads a neat ball through to Ross Murray. Ross Murray shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
33.10
Paolo Jeffers flicks a high pass forward. Tonino Diliso collects the pass. Tonino Diliso shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
40.03
Renzo Tisci decides to run forward with the ball. Renzo Tisci flicks a high pass forward. Nunzio Ripa holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nunzio Ripa plays a scrappy one-two with Ross Murray and stumbles forward towards the goal... Nunzio Ripa side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
45.00
JŸrgen Van Nistelrooy flicks a high pass forward. Ross Murray collects the pass. Ross Murray cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Ross Murray provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Genoa appear unchanged since the first half. Chievo Verona also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Chievo Verona kicking off!
47.34
Michele Memmo clumsily knocks into Adrian Di Natale. Michele Memmo is warned by the referee! Adrian Di Natale stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.21
Chievo Verona have made a substitution with P. Gilberto Iuliano replacing Nunzio Ripa .
61.25
With great vision, JŸrgen Van Nistelrooy plays the ball forward to Mohammed Renaud. Mohammed Renaud shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
65.18
Yuri Bonomi catches Tonino Diliso on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tonino Diliso stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.29
Stefano Buffon flicks the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Renaud. Mohammed Renaud whips in a cross ball towards P. Gilberto Iuliano. P. Gilberto Iuliano is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
77.17
Chievo Verona have made 2 substitutions with Mirco Casale replacing Mohammed Renaud and Harry Priestley replacing Ross Murray .
84.51
Paolo Jeffers hits a low pass to Tonino Diliso. Tonino Diliso cuts inside the box! Tonino Diliso side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Tonino Diliso scores for Genoa!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Genoa

Chievo Verona
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.6%
46.4%
Play Area
26.8%
51.8%
21.4%

Scorers
Graeme Mendez 28
Tonino Diliso 85
Ross Murray 13

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

Match Ratings