Match Report


GenoaGenoa     LecceLecce
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Garcia Duque MatzuzziG. Matzuzzi64
G
1
G
65Eugenio ZenoniE. Zenoni
Mario MorelloM. Morello67
D
2
D
70Vito MainiV. Maini
Marcello OttofaroM. Ottofaro66
D
captain3captain
D
62Paolo Lo GattoP. Lo Gatto
Giancarlo SalvatoriG. Salvatori59
D
4
D
60Duccio LombardiD. Lombardi
Adrian ForbesA. Forbes54
D
5
M
71Niccolo HapgoodN. Hapgood
Nils SeibertN. Seibert52
D
6
M
71Liam RichardsL. Richards
Jimmy RinaldiJ. Rinaldi76
M
7
M
71Corrado ZanuttaC. Zanutta
Mariano SergiM. Sergi75
M
8
M
68Daniel OliverD. Oliver
Edoardo BagnacaniE. Bagnacani66
M
9
A
72Christian OttofaroC. Ottofaro
Dario GiampierettiD. Giampieretti75
A
10
A
72Craig BoothC. Booth
Corrado MainiC. Maini62
A
11
A
66Roberto SassanelliR. Sassanelli
 
Alfredo CecereA. Cecere61
A
12
A
65Saul MarcoliniS. Marcolini
Ottavio MalusciO. Malusci57
A
13
A
63Philipp KöpkeP. Köpke
Nicol˜ CordoneN. Cordone53
G
14
M
61Norman HenryN. Henry

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Stadio Luigi Ferraris where Genoa play host to Lecce. A crowd of 8,255 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Genoa are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Lecce appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Fusco.


0.00
The first half starts with Lecce kicking off!
2.24
Corrado Zanutta passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Roberto Sassanelli. Roberto Sassanelli knocks in a cross ball towards Christian Ottofaro. Christian Ottofaro shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
10.31
Edoardo Bagnacani advances with the ball. Edoardo Bagnacani knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.41
Mariano Sergi makes a beautiful solo run. Mariano Sergi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dario Giampieretti but he's offside!
15.30
Mario Morello makes a probing pass to Mariano Sergi. Mariano Sergi knocks the ball to his team mate, Corrado Maini. Corrado Maini shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
18.09
Nils Seibert flicks a high ball forward to Edoardo Bagnacani who takes it down. Edoardo Bagnacani deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Corrado Maini. Corrado Maini knocks in a cross ball towards Dario Giampieretti. Dario Giampieretti connects with a diving header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
21.01
With wonderful vision, Liam Richards laces a through ball forward to Christian Ottofaro. Christian Ottofaro whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Sassanelli. Roberto Sassanelli directs the ball goalwards with his head. Garcia Duque Matzuzzi didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
24.50
Daniel Oliver flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Sassanelli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roberto Sassanelli flicks a high pass forward. Craig Booth controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some good footwork from Craig Booth provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's there!! Garcia Duque Matzuzzi has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
30.54
Mario Morello knocks the ball to his team mate, Edoardo Bagnacani. Edoardo Bagnacani deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Corrado Maini. Corrado Maini knocks in a cross ball towards Dario Giampieretti. Dario Giampieretti shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
33.45
Liam Richards knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Sassanelli. Roberto Sassanelli finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
36.54
Adrian Forbes chips the ball to his team mate, Mariano Sergi. Mariano Sergi kicks a strong pass forward to Corrado Maini. Corrado Maini knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Vito Maini.
42.51
Corrado Zanutta passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Christian Ottofaro. Christian Ottofaro lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Sassanelli. Roberto Sassanelli beats his man to it with a header but it flies just off target!
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. Lecce also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Genoa kick off!
49.16
Mario Morello flicks a high pass forward to Mariano Sergi who brings the ball neatly under control. Mariano Sergi flicks the ball to his team mate, Corrado Maini. Corrado Maini shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
51.54
Duccio Lombardi plays the ball forward to Corrado Zanutta. Corrado Zanutta flicks a high pass forward. Christian Ottofaro comfortably collects the pass. Christian Ottofaro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marcello Ottofaro.
53.20
Niccolo Hapgood flicks a high ball forward to Roberto Sassanelli who takes it down. Roberto Sassanelli knocks in a cross ball towards Christian Ottofaro. Christian Ottofaro powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
54.53
Vito Maini passes the ball forward to Corrado Zanutta. Corrado Zanutta deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Booth. Craig Booth knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.54
Adrian Forbes threads the ball through to Mariano Sergi. Mariano Sergi chips the ball to his team mate, Dario Giampieretti. Dario Giampieretti shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
59.52
Edoardo Bagnacani comes in with a late challenge on Liam Richards. Edoardo Bagnacani is warned by the referee! Liam Richards stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.36
Seeing a gap ahead, Duccio Lombardi plays the ball forward to Liam Richards. Liam Richards makes a simple pass to Craig Booth. Craig Booth shoots from distance. Garcia Duque Matzuzzi gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
69.52
Mariano Sergi flicks the ball to his team mate, Dario Giampieretti. Dario Giampieretti lofts in a cross ball towards Corrado Maini. Corrado Maini connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but is denied by Eugenio Zenoni. Excellent save.
71.15
Corrado Zanutta plays the ball forward to Christian Ottofaro. Christian Ottofaro rushes past Giancarlo Salvatori! Giancarlo Salvatori hacks Christian Ottofaro from behind! Penalty not given!!
72.16
Mariano Sergi knocks the ball forward to Dario Giampieretti. Dario Giampieretti shoots from distance but it flies wide!
75.01
Jimmy Rinaldi makes a simple pass to Corrado Maini. Corrado Maini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.54
Christian Ottofaro barges into Marcello Ottofaro. The referee warns Christian Ottofaro to calm down! Marcello Ottofaro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.54
Genoa are keeping most of the possession.
81.46
Mariano Sergi hits a low pass to Corrado Maini. Corrado Maini knocks in a cross ball towards Dario Giampieretti. Dario Giampieretti directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
83.17
Dario Giampieretti comes in with a late challenge on Paolo Lo Gatto. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Paolo Lo Gatto runs off the knock.
85.24
Vito Maini knocks the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Hapgood. Niccolo Hapgood flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Sassanelli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roberto Sassanelli shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Genoa

Lecce
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.3%
39.7%
Play Area
30.8%
42.3%
26.9%

Scorers
Dario Giampieretti 18
Christian Ottofaro 2
Craig Booth 24

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Christian Ottofaro of Lecce

Match Ratings