Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stadio Bruno Benelli where Ravenna play host to Genoa. A crowd of 9,291 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ravenna are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Genoa appear to be shaped for 4-1-4-1.
Today's match is refereed by Tonino De Palma.


0.00
The whistle blows and Ravenna get the match underway!
8.05
Giulio Cavalli makes a probing pass to Andre Braat. Andre Braat plays a scrappy one-two with Enzo Greco and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Andre Braat provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Solid save from Luciano Caputi.
10.40
Duccio Consorti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pasquale Argilli. Pasquale Argilli shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Fabrizio Giandebiaggi.
15.12
Gianluca Di Napoli sees Luca Corini in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luca Corini flicks the ball to his team mate, Andre Braat. Andre Braat knocks in a cross ball towards Enzo Greco. Enzo Greco flicks the ball with his head but slams it into the crowd!
16.43
Duccio Consorti sees Pasquale Argilli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pasquale Argilli shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
22.23
Pasquale Argilli barges into Cleto Caputo. The referee calls over Pasquale Argilli and shows him a yellow card! Cleto Caputo stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.26
Stephane Lorieri chips the ball to his team mate, Andre Braat. Andre Braat knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mauricio Foglio.
26.40
Arturo Castellazzi catches Mauricio Foglio on the ankles. Arturo Castellazzi is warned by the referee! Mauricio Foglio hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.13
Edoardo Bucci sees Martin Goossen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martin Goossen runs straight at the opposition's defence. Martin Goossen whips in a cross ball towards Pasquale Argilli. Arno Richter comes in with a late challenge on Pasquale Argilli. Penalty not given!!
32.07
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
33.58
Simon Helmer comes in with a late challenge on Pasquale Argilli. Simon Helmer is warned by the referee! Pasquale Argilli grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
38.29
Mauricio Foglio chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Gallagher. Paul Gallagher knocks the ball to his team mate, Pasquale Argilli. Pasquale Argilli shoots from distance. Superb reactions from Fabrizio Giandebiaggi. What a save!
39.17
Cleto Caputo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Giulio Cavalli. Giulio Cavalli sees Arturo Castellazzi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Arturo Castellazzi tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Ravenna appear unchanged since the first half. Genoa also appear unchanged since the first half. The Ravenna players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Genoa kicking off!
57.48
Stephane Lorieri surges forward with the ball. Stephane Lorieri knocks in a cross ball towards Andre Braat. Andre Braat is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Luciano Caputi manages to keep it out.
59.18
Pasquale Argilli barges into Simon Helmer. The referee warns Pasquale Argilli to calm down! Simon Helmer stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.47
Luca Corini threads the ball through to Arturo Castellazzi. Arturo Castellazzi shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
66.52
Arno Richter flicks a high ball forward to Luca Corini who takes it down. Luca Corini sees space and advances. Luca Corini whips in a cross ball towards Andre Braat. Andre Braat is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Andre Braat scores for Ravenna!!
69.48
Giulio Cavalli comes in with a late challenge on Giancarlo Dalmat. Giulio Cavalli is warned by the referee! Giancarlo Dalmat carries on, but is struggling a bit.
73.01
Paul Gallagher threads a neat ball through to Pasquale Argilli. Pasquale Argilli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.02
Ravenna have made 3 substitutions with Ighli Degano replacing Stephane Lorieri, Luciano Leone replacing Andre Braat and Jonathan Tomei replacing Simon Helmer .
81.06
Giancarlo Dalmat threads a neat ball through to Pasquale Argilli. Pasquale Argilli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.8%
42.2%
Play Area
31.2%
50%
18.8%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Andre Braat of Ravenna

Match Ratings