Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stadio Luigi Ferraris where Genoa play host to Brescia. A crowd of 7,197 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Genoa are playing in a 4-1-4-1 formation while Brescia appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Franceco Pinton.


0.00
Genoa start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.39
Giancarlo Tarantino barges into Lamberto Magoni. The referee calls over Giancarlo Tarantino and shows him a yellow card! Lamberto Magoni stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.47
Giancarlo Tarantino clumsily knocks into David Johnstone. Giancarlo Tarantino is warned by the referee! David Johnstone carries on, but is struggling a bit.
12.17
Giancarlo Tarantino knocks the ball to his team mate, Pasquale Argilli. Pasquale Argilli shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
20.42
Duccio Consorti makes a simple pass to Pasquale Argilli. Pasquale Argilli knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ljubisa Di Fabio.
21.29
Lamberto Magoni sees Valerio Adami in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Valerio Adami knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luciano Caputi who gathers it comfortably.
22.16
Ljubisa Di Fabio surges forward with the ball. Ljubisa Di Fabio knocks the ball to his team mate, Valerio Adami. Valerio Adami knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.50
Zerbini Micillo comes in with a late challenge on Martin Goossen. Zerbini Micillo is warned by the referee! Martin Goossen runs off the knock.
28.33
Lamberto Magoni sees Valerio Adami in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Valerio Adami advances inside the box! Valerio Adami shoots from just inside the box but it's a woeful effort!
33.03
David Johnstone comes in with a late challenge on Duccio Consorti. The referee brings David Johnstone to one side and gives him a warning! Duccio Consorti runs off the knock.
34.57
Mauricio Foglio threads the ball through to Martin Goossen. Martin Goossen threads a neat ball through to Pasquale Argilli. Pasquale Argilli controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
36.31
Pierpaolo Guana hacks David Johnstone from behind! Pierpaolo Guana is given a warning by the referee! David Johnstone is really getting knocked about but he carries on with a struggle.
36.31
Free kick to Brescia just outside the area...
37.58
Lamberto Magoni takes a long run up and curls the ball around the wall. It's too high and doesn't trouble the keeper.
38.33
With vision, Moritz Schumacher plays the ball forward to Paul Gallagher. Paul Gallagher chips the ball to his team mate, Pasquale Argilli. Pasquale Argilli knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Niccol˜ Zanutta.
39.33
Giancarlo Tarantino sees a break and surges forward. Giancarlo Tarantino plays a one-two with Pasquale Argilli and advances towards the goal... Giancarlo Tarantino takes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Genoa appear unchanged since the first half. Brescia also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Brescia kick off!
48.11
Achille Cois kicks a strong pass forward to Ugo Burbage. Ugo Burbage changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ugo Burbage plays a one-two with Valerio Adami and advances towards the goal... Ugo Burbage muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
53.27
Zerbini Micillo chips the ball to his team mate, Valerio Adami. Valerio Adami knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Edoardo Bucci.
57.23
Paul Gallagher advances with the ball. Paul Gallagher shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
60.46
Pierpaolo Guana flicks a high pass forward to Duccio Consorti who brings the ball under control. Duccio Consorti chips the ball to his team mate, Pasquale Argilli. Pasquale Argilli skips past Ljubisa Di Fabio! Pasquale Argilli comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out but it flies wide!
63.24
Mauricio Foglio kicks a strong pass forward to Giancarlo Dalmat. Giancarlo Dalmat flicks a high pass forward to Pasquale Argilli who brings the ball under control. Pasquale Argilli knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ljubisa Di Fabio.
65.05
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
69.32
Duccio Consorti sees Pasquale Argilli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pasquale Argilli knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ljubisa Di Fabio.
71.20
Giancarlo Dalmat flicks the ball to his team mate, Pasquale Argilli. Pasquale Argilli sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Adrian Barban.
72.54
It's a corner kick which Pasquale Argilli takes quickly, playing the ball short to Edoardo Bucci. Edoardo Bucci strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It's miles wide!
73.02
Edoardo Bucci makes a probing pass to Giancarlo Tarantino. Giancarlo Tarantino threads the ball through to Pasquale Argilli. Pasquale Argilli rushes past Ljubisa Di Fabio! Some good footwork from Pasquale Argilli provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
79.19
Edoardo Bucci flicks a high pass forward. Paul Gallagher holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul Gallagher passes the ball forward to Pasquale Argilli. Pasquale Argilli knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Niccol˜ Zanutta.
81.27
Pierluigi Nicola makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Giulio Bonera. Giulio Bonera tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
83.10
Moritz Schumacher makes a simple pass to Martin Goossen. Martin Goossen chips the ball to his team mate, Pasquale Argilli. Pasquale Argilli knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Niccol˜ Zanutta.
84.11
Without breaking stride, Ljubisa Di Fabio plays the ball forward to Pierluigi Nicola. Pierluigi Nicola deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Valerio Adami. Valerio Adami knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mauricio Foglio.
85.50
Ugo Burbage passes the ball forward to Giulio Bonera. Giulio Bonera knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luciano Caputi who gathers it comfortably.
89.29
Pierluigi Nicola runs straight at the opposition's defence. Pierluigi Nicola hits a low pass to Giulio Bonera. Pierpaolo Guana clumsily knocks into Giulio Bonera. Giulio Bonera appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
90.00
Pasquale Argilli catches Achille Cois on the ankles. The referee calls over Pasquale Argilli and shows him a yellow card! Achille Cois hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
0
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.7%
45.3%
Play Area
29.1%
48.8%
22.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Giancarlo Tarantino of Genoa