Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Luigi Ferraris where Genoa play host to Vicenza. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Genoa are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Vicenza appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
The first half starts with Genoa kicking off!
3.27
Andrez Toni makes a simple pass to Moreno Pagliuca. Moreno Pagliuca lofts in a cross ball towards Corrado Sbrizzo. Corrado Sbrizzo powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
8.17
Amedeo Benussi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joseph-Desire Ipoua. Joseph-Desire Ipoua tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
9.46
Francesco Tricarico threads the ball through to Amedeo Benussi. Amedeo Benussi chips the ball to his team mate, Joseph-Desire Ipoua. Joseph-Desire Ipoua goes all the way! Joseph-Desire Ipoua takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Alex Ricchiuti!
10.11
Nicola C. Di Venanzio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Corrado Sbrizzo. Corrado Sbrizzo goes all the way! Corrado Sbrizzo shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Alex Ricchiuti easily smothers it!
12.31
Tomas Cois makes a probing pass to Aimo Sulcis. Aimo Sulcis shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
14.24
Eusebio Borgobello makes a beautiful solo run. Eusebio Borgobello chips the ball to his team mate, Joseph-Desire Ipoua. Joseph-Desire Ipoua tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
15.38
Nicola C. Di Venanzio makes a probing pass to Joseph-Desire Ipoua. Joseph-Desire Ipoua lofts in a cross ball towards Moreno Pagliuca. Moreno Pagliuca directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Alex Ricchiuti!
18.01
Francesco Tricarico chips the ball to his team mate, Nicola C. Di Venanzio. Nicola C. Di Venanzio threads the ball through to Moreno Pagliuca. Moreno Pagliuca goes all the way! Moreno Pagliuca shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
22.50
Amedeo Benussi makes a beautiful solo run. Amedeo Benussi goes all the way! Amedeo Benussi makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
26.00
Paul Greig hacks Moreno Pagliuca from behind! The referee calls over Paul Greig and warns him to calm down! Moreno Pagliuca stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
Vicenza kick off the second half!
47.32
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
53.19
Gareth Haynes kicks a strong pass forward to Aimo Sulcis. Aimo Sulcis shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Alassandro Asta.
55.56
Nicola C. Di Venanzio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Corrado Sbrizzo. Corrado Sbrizzo kicks a strong pass forward to Moreno Pagliuca. Moreno Pagliuca takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Alex Ricchiuti!
60.53
Eusebio Borgobello makes a simple pass to Andrez Toni. Andrez Toni controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Moreno Pagliuca. Moreno Pagliuca knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.48
Nicola C. Di Venanzio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Moreno Pagliuca. Moreno Pagliuca threads the ball through to Corrado Sbrizzo. Corrado Sbrizzo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Alex Ricchiuti manages to gather it comfortably.
65.09
Amedeo Benussi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joseph-Desire Ipoua. Joseph-Desire Ipoua goes all the way! Joseph-Desire Ipoua rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Alex Ricchiuti manages to gather it comfortably.
67.28
Vicenza are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Genoa's defence.
69.29
Andrez Toni makes a probing pass to Moreno Pagliuca. Moreno Pagliuca goes all the way! Moreno Pagliuca makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
72.06
Nunzio Sbrizzo kicks a strong pass forward to Raffaele Ganci. Raffaele Ganci goes all the way! Raffaele Ganci rockets a shot on goal. Alassandro Asta is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
77.46
Paul Greig clumsily knocks into Corrado Sbrizzo. Paul Greig is given another warning by the referee! Corrado Sbrizzo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.09
Francesco Tricarico chips the ball to his team mate, Nicola C. Di Venanzio. Nicola C. Di Venanzio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Corrado Sbrizzo. Corrado Sbrizzo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
83.52
Gareth Haynes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Aimo Sulcis. Aimo Sulcis goes all the way! Aimo Sulcis tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
84.19
Francesco Tricarico knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicola C. Di Venanzio. Nicola C. Di Venanzio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joseph-Desire Ipoua. Joseph-Desire Ipoua sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
85.32
Nicola C. Di Venanzio chips the ball to his team mate, Moreno Pagliuca. Moreno Pagliuca goes all the way! Moreno Pagliuca rockets a shot on goal. Alex Ricchiuti easily smothers it.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Moreno Pagliuca of Vicenza
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
10
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
34.7%
65.3%
Play Area
30.7%
45.3%
24%