Match Report
| Genoa | Genoa |  |  | Empoli | Empoli | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Luigi Savoldi | L. Savoldi |  | 68 | G |  | 1 | | G | 64 | | Alfredo Mazzoleni | A. Mazzoleni | |||||||||
| Scott Cleland | S. Cleland |  | 71 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 70 | | Arnauld Caverzan | A. Caverzan | |||||||||
| Pierluigi Rossini | P. Rossini | | 62 | D | | 3 | | D | 64 | | Marino Belleri | M. Belleri | |||||||||
| Mariano Rigoni | M. Rigoni | | 58 | D | | 4 | | D | 60 | | Attilio Croce | A. Croce | |||||||||
| Tommaso Matteazzi | T. Matteazzi | | 69 | M | | 5 | | D | 51 | | Armando Milanese | A. Milanese | |||||||||
| Oberdan Pagani | O. Pagani | | 65 | M | | 6 | | M | 75 | | Alessio Orlando | A. Orlando | |||||||||
| Manuel Lanna | M. Lanna | | 59 | M | | 7 | | M | 63 | | Nicola C. Veronese | N. Veronese | |||||||||
| Ruggiero Taldo | R. Taldo | | 54 | M | | 8 | | M | 53 | | Oscar Italiano | O. Italiano | |||||||||
| Sean Liverani | S. Liverani | | 73 | A | | 9 | | M | 52 | | Andrez Bonazzoli | A. Bonazzoli | |||||||||
| Bakary Masur | B. Masur |  | 72 | A | | 10 | | A | 68 | | Matjaz Simic | M. Simic | |||||||||
| Amedeo Fattori | A. Fattori | | 71 | A | | 11 | | A | 61 | | Mirco Bellavista | M. Bellavista | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Luigi Ferraris where Genoa play host to Empoli. A crowd of 9,994 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Genoa are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Empoli appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Genoa are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Empoli appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Empoli kick off and get the first half underway!
2.20
0-0Tommaso Matteazzi knocks the ball forward to Amedeo Fattori. Amedeo Fattori knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.15
0-0Tommaso Matteazzi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sean Liverani. Sean Liverani sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
9.43
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
10.16
0-0Mariano Rigoni chips the ball to his team mate, Oberdan Pagani. Oberdan Pagani controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sean Liverani. Sean Liverani shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Alfredo Mazzoleni manages to gather it comfortably.
14.12
Oscar Italiano kicks a strong pass forward to Matjaz Simic. Matjaz Simic plays a perfect one-two with Mirco Bellavista and rushes in on goal... Matjaz Simic shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
22.11
Oberdan Pagani deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Amedeo Fattori. Amedeo Fattori shoots from long range but it is miles over!
27.09
0-0Andrez Bonazzoli hacks Oberdan Pagani from behind! The referee calls over Andrez Bonazzoli and shows him a yellow card! Oberdan Pagani carries on, but is struggling a bit.
30.10
Manuel Lanna threads the ball through to Sean Liverani. Sean Liverani tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
32.30
Oberdan Pagani knocks the ball to his team mate, Bakary Masur. Bakary Masur shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Alfredo Mazzoleni!
38.08
0-1Nicola C. Veronese advances with the ball. Nicola C. Veronese flicks the ball to his team mate, Mirco Bellavista. Mirco Bellavista cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Mirco Bellavista!
44.51
Oberdan Pagani surges forward with the ball. Oberdan Pagani knocks in a cross ball towards Amedeo Fattori. Amedeo Fattori powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Genoa kick off!
48.10
Attilio Croce knocks the ball forward to Andrez Bonazzoli. Andrez Bonazzoli makes a beautiful solo run. Andrez Bonazzoli shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
51.27
Oberdan Pagani threads the ball through to Sean Liverani. Sean Liverani shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
54.15
0-1Oscar Italiano advances with the ball. Oscar Italiano kicks a strong pass forward to Matjaz Simic but the referee indicates it's offside!
55.14
Oscar Italiano knocks the ball to his team mate, Mirco Bellavista. Mirco Bellavista goes all the way! Mirco Bellavista tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Luigi Savoldi manages to gather it comfortably.
61.41
Scott Cleland passes the ball forward to Tommaso Matteazzi. Tommaso Matteazzi passes the ball forward to Sean Liverani. Sean Liverani shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
69.10
Nicola C. Veronese comes in with a late challenge on Manuel Lanna. The referee calls over Nicola C. Veronese and warns him to calm down! Manuel Lanna grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
78.19
Attilio Croce sees space and advances. Attilio Croce chips the ball to his team mate, Mirco Bellavista. Mirco Bellavista goes all the way! Mirco Bellavista makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
79.02
Oberdan Pagani passes the ball forward to Sean Liverani. Sean Liverani knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.02
Scott Cleland passes the ball forward to Manuel Lanna. Manuel Lanna kicks a strong pass forward to Bakary Masur. Bakary Masur knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arnauld Caverzan.
85.22
Nicola C. Veronese knocks the ball forward to Matjaz Simic. Matjaz Simic plays a perfect one-two with Mirco Bellavista and rushes in on goal... Matjaz Simic makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.8%
47.2%
Play Area
23.6%
50%
26.4%
Scorers