Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio Luigi Ferraris where Genoa play host to FC Bari 1908. A crowd of 17,594 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Genoa are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Bari 1908 appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Inglis.


0.00
Genoa get the match underway!
6.32
Andre Bento knocks the ball to his team mate, Matteo Nocerino. Matteo Nocerino knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gary Inglis.
9.08
Andre Bento flicks the ball to his team mate, William Baggio. William Baggio whips in a cross ball towards Godwin Enyinnaya. Godwin Enyinnaya fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Godwin Enyinnaya scores for FC Bari 1908!!
12.47
Andre Bento threads a neat ball through to Godwin Enyinnaya. Godwin Enyinnaya whips in a cross ball towards Matteo Nocerino. Matteo Nocerino makes a convincing header. What a cracker!! Jimmy Adani had no chance!! Goal for FC Bari 1908!
15.13
Andre Bento flicks the ball to his team mate, Hugh Boggs. Hugh Boggs knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marco Frezzolini.
20.54
Paul De Groot makes a beautiful solo run. Paul De Groot passes the ball forward to Matteo Nocerino. Matteo Nocerino knocks in a cross ball towards Godwin Enyinnaya. Marco Frezzolini clumsily knocks into Godwin Enyinnaya. Godwin Enyinnaya appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
21.17
Pietro Iacopino makes a simple pass to Godwin Enyinnaya. Godwin Enyinnaya tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
22.24
Pietro Iacopino chips the ball to his team mate, Godwin Enyinnaya. Godwin Enyinnaya knocks in a cross ball towards Matteo Nocerino. Matteo Nocerino rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
24.23
Martino Cevoli advances with the ball. Martino Cevoli plays a scrappy one-two with Max Mazzoli and advances towards the goal... Martino Cevoli cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Arnar Gudfinnsson!
27.34
Godwin Enyinnaya clumsily knocks into Marco Frezzolini. The referee calls over Godwin Enyinnaya and shows him a yellow card! Marco Frezzolini stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.47
Andre Bento threads the ball through to William Baggio. William Baggio shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
30.21
Andre Bento brings the ball forward. Andre Bento lofts in a cross ball towards Godwin Enyinnaya. Godwin Enyinnaya is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
32.44
Max Mazzoli comes in with a late challenge on Stuart Burley. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stuart Burley stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.43
Andre Bento knocks the ball to his team mate, Matteo Nocerino. Matteo Nocerino whips in a cross ball towards William Baggio. William Baggio heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! Jimmy Adani had no chance!! Goal for FC Bari 1908!
39.43
Andre Bento flicks a high pass forward to Hugh Boggs who brings the ball under control. Hugh Boggs shoots from distance but it is miles over!
40.19
Andre Bento flicks a high pass forward. Hugh Boggs holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hugh Boggs knocks in a cross ball towards William Baggio. William Baggio outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Genoa appear unchanged since the first half. FC Bari 1908 also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and FC Bari 1908 get the second half underway!
47.40
Pietro Iacopino knocks the ball to his team mate, Godwin Enyinnaya. Godwin Enyinnaya knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gary Inglis.
49.33
Paolo Jeffers comes in with a late challenge on Pietro Iacopino. Paolo Jeffers is shown the yellow card! Pietro Iacopino carries on, but is struggling a bit.
53.10
Andre Bento hits a low pass to Matteo Nocerino. Matteo Nocerino shoots from long range which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
59.24
Alpay Izzet makes a probing pass to Andre Bento. Andre Bento flicks a high pass forward. William Baggio collects the pass. William Baggio puts a great ball through. Hugh Boggs runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
61.46
Marco Frezzolini makes a probing pass to Martino Cevoli. Martino Cevoli knocks the ball to his team mate, Graeme Mendez. Graeme Mendez kicks a strong pass forward to Max Mazzoli but the referee indicates it's offside!
65.13
Alessio De Sole chips the ball to his team mate, Andre Bento. Andre Bento makes a simple pass to William Baggio. William Baggio whips in a cross ball towards Hugh Boggs. Hugh Boggs jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
71.47
Paolo Jeffers flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Ferrer collects the pass. Hugo Ferrer tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
83.20
Andre Bento kicks a strong pass forward to William Baggio. William Baggio makes a probing pass to Matteo Nocerino but he's offside!
85.36
Andre Bento threads the ball through to William Baggio. William Baggio flicks a high pass forward. Matteo Nocerino controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Matteo Nocerino rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Jimmy Adani!
87.44
Seeing a gap ahead, Andre Bento plays the ball forward to Matteo Nocerino. Matteo Nocerino lofts in a cross ball towards William Baggio. William Baggio rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball is well placed but Guerino Longo blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
89.51
Pietro Iacopino flicks a high pass forward. Hugh Boggs holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hugh Boggs knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
5
Shots on Target
2
10
Shots off Target
0
3
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
38.5%
61.5%
Play Area
37.2%
48.7%
14.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Matteo Nocerino of FC Bari 1908

Match Ratings
1.Jimmy Adani (GK)
6
2.Guerino Longo (DEF)
6
3.Marco Frezzolini (DEF)
6
4.Federico Scarpi (DEF)
6
5.Gary Inglis (DEF)
6
6.Paolo Jeffers (MID)yellow card
5
7.Ivone Staffolani (MID)
6
8.Martino Cevoli (MID)
6
9.Graeme Mendez (ATT)
6
10.Hugo Ferrer (ATT)
6
11.Max Mazzoli (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Nicola C. Pessotto (GK)
0
13.Renzo Lentini (GK)
0
14.Giuseppe Giorgetti (MID)
0

1.Arnar Gudfinnsson (GK)
6
2.Alpay Izzet (DEF)
6
3.Stuart Burley (DEF)
6
4.Alessio De Sole (DEF)
6
5.Paul De Groot (DEF)
6
6.Pietro Iacopino (MID)
6
7.Andre Bento (MID)
8
8.William Baggio (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Godwin Enyinnaya (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
10.Hugh Boggs (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Matteo Nocerino (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Mario Rukavina (DEF)
0
13.Armin Köller (MID)
0
14.Gaetano Martino (ATT)
0