Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Stadio Luigi Ferraris where Genoa play host to Brescia. A crowd of 8,551 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Genoa are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Brescia appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Thomas Hamann.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Genoa are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Brescia appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Thomas Hamann.
0.00
Brescia start the match!
2.43
Piero Radice threads a neat ball through to Duccio Gilardino. Duccio Gilardino knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tjalle Bobson.
3.34
Paolo Jeffers threads the ball through to Graeme Mendez. Graeme Mendez makes a simple pass, allowing Hugo Ferrer to run into the box. Hugo Ferrer tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Salvatore Viviani.
6.39
Salvatore Viviani deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hugo Tavares. Hugo Tavares flicks a high pass forward to Duccio Gilardino who brings the ball neatly under control. Duccio Gilardino knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.47
Piero Radice flicks a high pass forward. Cosimo Eranio collects the pass. Cosimo Eranio shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Jimmy Adani!
10.34
Hugo Tavares advances with the ball. Hugo Tavares knocks in a cross ball towards Duccio Gilardino. With a superhuman jump, Duccio Gilardino connects with the ball and heads it goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
15.12
Marco Frezzolini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ivone Staffolani. Ivone Staffolani makes a beautiful solo run. Ivone Staffolani shoots from long range. Antonino Musacco easily gets down and covers it.
18.20
Paolo Jeffers controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Graeme Mendez. Graeme Mendez finds some space and shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Antonino Musacco had no chance!! Goal for Genoa!
21.42
Piero Radice flicks the ball to his team mate, Cosimo Eranio. Cosimo Eranio knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Federico Scarpi.
26.54
Saul Padalino sees space and advances. With imagination, Saul Padalino laces a through ball forward to Hugo Ferrer. Hugo Ferrer advances inside the box! Hugo Ferrer makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
28.44
Luciano Mignani kicks a strong pass forward to Duccio Gilardino. Duccio Gilardino tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
34.51
Gionatha Nista comes in with a late challenge on Ivone Staffolani. Gionatha Nista is shown the yellow card! Ivone Staffolani hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.42
Ivone Staffolani surges forward with the ball. Ivone Staffolani knocks the ball forward to Hugo Ferrer but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
44.01
Gionatha Nista hacks Ivone Staffolani from behind! The referee warns Gionatha Nista to calm down! Ivone Staffolani carries on, but is struggling a bit.
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. Brescia also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Genoa kick off the second half!
47.10
Bruno Sadotti barges into Tonino Diliso. Bruno Sadotti is given a warning by the referee! Tonino Diliso grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
49.29
Paolo Jeffers knocks the ball to his team mate, Graeme Mendez. Graeme Mendez shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
53.38
Salvatore Viviani clumsily knocks into Hugo Ferrer. The referee calls over Salvatore Viviani and warns him to calm down! Hugo Ferrer carries on, but is struggling a bit.
54.11
Luciano Mignani takes it forward alone. Luciano Mignani lofts in a cross ball towards Cosimo Eranio. Cosimo Eranio gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
60.44
Federico Scarpi flicks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Jeffers. Paolo Jeffers flicks the ball to his team mate, Tonino Diliso. Tonino Diliso knocks the ball forward, putting Graeme Mendez through on goal. Graeme Mendez comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
63.11
Bruno Sadotti hacks Graeme Mendez from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Graeme Mendez stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.00
Christian Kauder makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Filipe Quaresma. Filipe Quaresma darts forward. Filipe Quaresma whips in a cross ball towards Duccio Gilardino. With a superhuman jump, Duccio Gilardino connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. What a cracker!! Jimmy Adani had no chance!! Goal for Brescia!
69.14
Hugo Tavares flicks a high ball forward to Cosimo Eranio who takes it down. Cosimo Eranio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.02
Hugo Tavares knocks the ball forward to Cosimo Eranio. Cosimo Eranio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.34
Tjalle Bobson threads the ball through to Ivone Staffolani. Ivone Staffolani makes an attacking run forward. Ivone Staffolani whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Ferrer. Hugo Ferrer outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
84.14
Piero Radice barges into Saul Padalino. The referee calls over Piero Radice and warns him to calm down! Saul Padalino hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.39
Martino Cevoli kicks a strong pass forward to Hugo Ferrer. Hugo Ferrer finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
87.24
Piero Radice makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cosimo Eranio. Cosimo Eranio cuts inside the box! Cosimo Eranio shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Jimmy Adani had no chance!! Goal for Brescia!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
6
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.1%
47.9%
Play Area
32.9%
43.8%
23.3%
Scorers
Graeme Mendez 18, 60 Hugo Ferrer 77 | Duccio Gilardino 10, 66 Cosimo Eranio 87 |
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Graeme Mendez of Genoa |
Match Ratings
1. | Jimmy Adani (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Tjalle Bobson (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Saul Padalino (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Marco Frezzolini (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Federico Scarpi (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Paolo Jeffers (MID) | 7 | |
7. | Ivone Staffolani (MID) | 8 | |
8. | Martino Cevoli (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Tonino Diliso (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Graeme Mendez (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
11. | Hugo Ferrer (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
12. | Nicola C. Pessotto (GK) | 0 | |
13. | Renzo Lentini (GK) | 0 | |
14. | Giuseppe Giorgetti (MID) | 0 |
1. | Antonino Musacco (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Salvatore Viviani (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Bruno Sadotti (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
4. | Christian Kauder (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Luciano Mignani (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Hugo Tavares (MID) | 7 | |
7. | Gionatha Nista (MID) | ![]() | 5 |
8. | Filipe Quaresma (MID) | 7 | |
9. | Piero Radice (MID) | 6 | |
10. | Cosimo Eranio (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
11. | Duccio Gilardino (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
12. | Edoardo Cavallo (GK) | 0 | |
13. | Graziano Zini (ATT) | 0 | |
14. | Alessandro Martusciello (ATT) | 0 |