Match Report


GenoaGenoa     EmpoliEmpoli
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Garcia Duque MatzuzziG. Matzuzzi64
G
1captain
G
57Zerbini BaianoZ. Baiano
Mario MorelloM. Morello67
D
2
D
76Benito GuzzoB. Guzzo
Marcello OttofaroM. Ottofaro66
D
captain3
D
63Pier G. AltomareP. Altomare
Giancarlo SalvatoriG. Salvatori59
D
4
D
60Mattia SoglianoM. Sogliano
Adrian ForbesA. Forbes54
D
5
M
70Abel BarrosA. Barros
Nils SeibertN. Seibert52
D
6
M
63Duccio RussoD. Russo
Jimmy RinaldiJ. Rinaldi76
M
7
M
62Marcel HollmerM. Hollmer
Mariano SergiM. Sergi75
M
8
M
58Niccol˜ SivigliaN. Siviglia
Edoardo BagnacaniE. Bagnacani66
M
9
A
66Nwankwo MossN. Moss
Dario GiampierettiD. Giampieretti75
A
10
A
61Nelson van den HeuvelN. van den Heuvel
Corrado MainiC. Maini62
A
11
A
58Neil McinnesN. Mcinnes
 
Alfredo CecereA. Cecere61
A
12
D
58Dayo ZanettiD. Zanetti
Ottavio MalusciO. Malusci57
A
13
A
51Lamberto CaponeL. Capone
Nicol˜ CordoneN. Cordone53
G
14
A
51Mauro PaganoM. Pagano

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadio Luigi Ferraris where Genoa play host to Empoli. A crowd of 9,588 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Genoa are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Empoli appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stefano Lucarelli.


0.00
Empoli kick off!
2.51
Dario Giampieretti barges into Benito Guzzo. The referee calls over Dario Giampieretti and shows him a yellow card! Benito Guzzo grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
15.09
Nils Seibert decides to run forward with the ball. Nils Seibert knocks the ball to his team mate, Dario Giampieretti. Dario Giampieretti shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
18.25
Niccol˜ Siviglia catches Jimmy Rinaldi on the ankles. Niccol˜ Siviglia is given a warning by the referee! Jimmy Rinaldi runs off the knock.
20.25
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
21.27
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
26.07
Duccio Russo flicks a high pass forward to Nelson van den Heuvel who brings the ball under control. Nelson van den Heuvel tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
28.56
Marcel Hollmer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Mcinnes. Neil Mcinnes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from Garcia Duque Matzuzzi keeps it out!
34.32
Mattia Sogliano plays the ball forward to Duccio Russo. Duccio Russo threads a neat ball through to Neil Mcinnes. Neil Mcinnes plays a scrappy one-two with Nelson van den Heuvel and advances towards the goal... Neil Mcinnes side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Garcia Duque Matzuzzi is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
38.47
Nelson van den Heuvel clumsily knocks into Nils Seibert. The referee brings Nelson van den Heuvel to one side and gives him a warning! Nils Seibert hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.16
Mariano Sergi changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Mariano Sergi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pier G. Altomare.
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. Empoli also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Genoa kick off!
47.03
Nils Seibert comes in with a late challenge on Nelson van den Heuvel. Nils Seibert is given a warning by the referee! Nelson van den Heuvel runs off the knock.
48.43
Mariano Sergi hits a low pass to Dario Giampieretti. Dario Giampieretti shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
63.38
Duccio Russo barges into Mariano Sergi. The referee brings Duccio Russo to one side and gives him a warning! Mariano Sergi runs off the knock.
65.19
Mariano Sergi chips the ball to his team mate, Dario Giampieretti. Dario Giampieretti knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mattia Sogliano.
67.41
Duccio Russo makes a probing pass to Nelson van den Heuvel. Nelson van den Heuvel flicks a high pass forward. Neil Mcinnes controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Neil Mcinnes shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Garcia Duque Matzuzzi is on top of his game. Great save!
71.07
Jimmy Rinaldi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Corrado Maini. Corrado Maini shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
75.26
Without breaking stride, Edoardo Bagnacani plays the ball forward to Dario Giampieretti. Dario Giampieretti shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
77.26
Mariano Sergi threads the ball through to Dario Giampieretti. Dario Giampieretti whips in a cross ball towards Corrado Maini. Corrado Maini directs the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
87.58
Jimmy Rinaldi kicks a strong pass forward to Dario Giampieretti. Dario Giampieretti shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Genoa

Empoli
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58%
42%
Play Area
26.1%
49.3%
24.6%

Scorers
Neil Mcinnes 34

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Neil Mcinnes of Empoli

Match Ratings