Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Luigi Ferraris where Genoa play host to Cosenza. A crowd of 9,236 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Genoa and Cosenza are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Genoa and Cosenza are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Cosenza kicking off!
3.28
0-0Giuliano Cannarsa knocks the ball forward to Jose Mendez. Jose Mendez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.20
Cosimo Colombo knocks the ball to his team mate, Maurizio Malusci. Maurizio Malusci knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Michelangelo Medri who gathers it comfortably.
12.21
Edoardo Comotto makes a probing pass to Jose Mendez. Jose Mendez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alex Telfer who gathers it comfortably.
16.03
0-0Giuliano Cannarsa hacks Vinicio E. Palmieri from behind! The referee calls over Giuliano Cannarsa and warns him to calm down! Vinicio E. Palmieri runs off the knock.
20.43
0-0Girolamo Gregori knocks the ball forward to Maurizio Malusci. Maurizio Malusci shoots from long range but it is miles over!
21.36
0-0Stefano De Rosa catches Maurizio Malusci in the face with his elbow. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Maurizio Malusci shakes off the knock.
26.20
Evans Russo flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Louis Cascini. Jean-Louis Cascini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.37
Edoardo Comotto knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcello Muzzi. Marcello Muzzi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alex Telfer who gathers it comfortably.
34.24
0-0Eusebio Ferreri clumsily knocks into Cosimo Colombo. The referee calls over Eusebio Ferreri and warns him to calm down! Cosimo Colombo carries on, but is struggling a bit.
36.48
Marcello Muzzi barges into Ingólfur Vilhjálmsson. Marcello Muzzi is warned by the referee! Ingólfur Vilhjálmsson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.14
Evans Russo advances with the ball. Evans Russo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.53
Giuliano Cannarsa knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcello Muzzi. Marcello Muzzi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alex Telfer who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Genoa kick off the second half!
49.58
Kevin Johnstone makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Evans Russo. Evans Russo flicks the ball to his team mate, Maurizio Malusci. Maurizio Malusci controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
51.33
Cosimo Colombo knocks the ball forward to Maurizio Malusci. Maurizio Malusci shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
53.57
Michel Benon knocks the ball to his team mate, Ciro Caracciolo. Ciro Caracciolo surges forward with the ball. Ciro Caracciolo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.38
Gianni Cento catches Marcello Muzzi on the ankles. The referee calls over Gianni Cento and warns him to calm down! Marcello Muzzi runs off the knock.
65.25
Cosimo Colombo comes in with a late challenge on Eusebio Ferreri. Cosimo Colombo is warned by the referee! Eusebio Ferreri runs off the knock.
66.37
0-0Evans Russo kicks a strong pass forward to Maurizio Malusci. Maurizio Malusci plays a perfect one-two with Jean-Louis Cascini and rushes in on goal... Maurizio Malusci makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Michelangelo Medri.
72.04
Gianni Cento controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cosimo Colombo. Cosimo Colombo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jean-Louis Cascini. Jean-Louis Cascini knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alex Zanchetta.
73.33
Kevin Johnstone knocks the ball to his team mate, Vinicio E. Palmieri. Vinicio E. Palmieri makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Maurizio Malusci. Maurizio Malusci knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.16
Jose Mendez makes a probing pass to Giuliano Cannarsa. Giuliano Cannarsa makes a beautiful solo run. Giuliano Cannarsa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.42
Ingólfur Vilhjálmsson kicks a strong pass forward to Vinicio E. Palmieri. Vinicio E. Palmieri makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Maurizio Malusci. Maurizio Malusci knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.08
0-0Cosenza are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Genoa's defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!