Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at San Vito where Cosenza play host to Genoa. A crowd of 9,562 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Cosenza and Genoa are lined up in a 3-5-2 formation.
Both Cosenza and Genoa are lined up in a 3-5-2 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Cosenza kick off!
6.47
0-0Fabrizio Scarchilli sees a break and surges forward. Fabrizio Scarchilli passes the ball forward to Benedetto Campedelli. Benedetto Campedelli controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
12.52
0-0Philippe Genaux catches Gianluca Crovari on the ankles. Philippe Genaux is given a warning by the referee! Gianluca Crovari stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.11
0-0Gianluigi Corini clumsily knocks into Gareth Haynes. The referee calls over Gianluigi Corini and warns him to calm down! Gareth Haynes gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
26.41
0-0Tiziano Robbiati knocks the ball forward to Riccardo Ficini. Riccardo Ficini makes a beautiful solo run. Riccardo Ficini shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Alex Ricchiuti manages to gather it comfortably.
27.30
Pasquale Circello knocks the ball forward to Gareth Haynes. Gareth Haynes kicks a strong pass forward to Raffaele Ganci. Raffaele Ganci shoots from long range. Barry Van Der Sleen easily smothers it.
32.05
Generoso Crippa flicks the ball to his team mate, Gianluigi Corini. Gianluigi Corini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Benedetto Campedelli. Benedetto Campedelli shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
33.28
Tiziano Robbiati passes the ball forward to Riccardo Ficini. Riccardo Ficini makes a simple pass to Benedetto Campedelli. Benedetto Campedelli finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Alex Ricchiuti!
40.12
Tiziano Robbiati threads the ball through to Martin Corallo. Martin Corallo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Benedetto Campedelli. Benedetto Campedelli goes all the way! Benedetto Campedelli cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
42.44
0-0Tiziano Robbiati makes a simple pass to Riccardo Ficini. Riccardo Ficini brings the ball forward. Riccardo Ficini passes the ball forward but Ruggiero Di Vaio is offside!
44.00
Philippe Genaux takes it forward alone. Philippe Genaux kicks a strong pass forward to Ruggiero Di Vaio. Ruggiero Di Vaio cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Genoa kick off and get the second half underway!
53.25
Philippe Genaux makes a beautiful solo run. Philippe Genaux tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
55.37
Fabrizio Scarchilli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Riccardo Ficini. Riccardo Ficini knocks the ball to his team mate, Benedetto Campedelli. Benedetto Campedelli shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
59.30
Generoso Crippa surges forward with the ball. Generoso Crippa makes a probing pass to Benedetto Campedelli. Benedetto Campedelli makes a probing pass to Ruggiero Di Vaio but he's offside!
60.19
Riccardo Ficini threads the ball through to Benedetto Campedelli. Benedetto Campedelli sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
63.38
Pasquale Circello kicks a strong pass forward to Gareth Haynes. Gareth Haynes makes a simple pass to Aimo Sulcis. Aimo Sulcis shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Barry Van Der Sleen!
67.29
Riccardo Ficini brings the ball forward. Riccardo Ficini shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
69.54
Gianluca Crovari knocks the ball forward to Aimo Sulcis. Aimo Sulcis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Raffaele Ganci but he's offside!
73.32
William Mutarelli advances with the ball. William Mutarelli shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
75.59
Riccardo Ficini comes in with a late challenge on Tomas Cois. Riccardo Ficini is given a warning by the referee! Tomas Cois stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.16
0-0William Mutarelli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ruggiero Di Vaio. Ruggiero Di Vaio knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Enzo Bressan.
79.29
1-0Philippe Genaux chips the ball to his team mate, Ruggiero Di Vaio. Ruggiero Di Vaio lofts in a cross ball towards Benedetto Campedelli. Benedetto Campedelli powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
87.47
Tiziano Robbiati chips the ball to his team mate, Riccardo Ficini. Riccardo Ficini kicks a strong pass forward to Ruggiero Di Vaio. Ruggiero Di Vaio plays a perfect one-two with Benedetto Campedelli and rushes in on goal... Ruggiero Di Vaio tries a spectacular strike. Ruggiero Di Vaio scores for Cosenza!!
90.00
2-0Cosenza are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Genoa's defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
8
0
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63.6%
36.4%
Play Area
28.4%
43.2%
28.4%
Scorers