Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Stadio Via Del Mare where Lecce play host to Genoa. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Lecce are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Genoa appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Dayo Castellazzi.
The pitch is in great condition.
Lecce are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Genoa appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Dayo Castellazzi.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Genoa kicking off!
3.42
0-0Rosario Muzzi decides to run forward with the ball. Rosario Muzzi lofts in a cross ball towards Fabian N. Amerini. Fabian N. Amerini beats his man to it with a header. Jason Parker didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
8.33
1-0Simon Mendez decides to run forward with the ball. Simon Mendez lofts in a cross ball towards David Meyer. David Meyer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
14.08
Rafael Fernandes knocks the ball to his team mate, Dennis Carlton. Dennis Carlton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
16.31
Maurizio Perra knocks the ball forward to Simon Mendez. Simon Mendez shoots from outside the area. Superb reactions from Jason Parker. What a save!
20.11
Alex Di Masi passes the ball forward to David Meyer. David Meyer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Mendez. Simon Mendez lofts in a cross ball towards Fabian N. Amerini. Fabian N. Amerini powers a header at goal. Jason Parker gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
21.25
Rosario Muzzi chips the ball to his team mate, Maurizio Perra. Maurizio Perra controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Fabian N. Amerini through on goal. Fabian N. Amerini takes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
24.36
2-0Luigi Conte threads a neat ball through to Maurizio Perra. Maurizio Perra flicks a high pass forward. Max Zanini collects the pass. Max Zanini knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Vincenzo Maier.
26.25
2-0Dennis Carlton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Noel Higginbotham. Noel Higginbotham controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott James. Scott James shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
32.48
Manuele Favalli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rosario Muzzi. Rosario Muzzi passes the ball forward to Max Zanini. Max Zanini controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
33.09
Tommy Mason passes the ball forward to Daniel Lightfoot. Daniel Lightfoot knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Fernandes. Rafael Fernandes rushes past Luigi Conte! Rafael Fernandes rockets a shot on goal. Zeljko Zois is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
36.56
Noel Higginbotham threads the ball through to Rafael Fernandes. Rafael Fernandes shoots from long range. Zeljko Zois gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
38.30
Rosario Muzzi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Mendez. Simon Mendez shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
39.23
Simon Mendez threads a neat ball through to Rosario Muzzi. Rosario Muzzi shoots from outside the area. Jason Parker gets down and covers it.
40.17
Alex Di Masi flicks the ball to his team mate, Maurizio Perra. Maurizio Perra deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Mendez. Simon Mendez shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Lecce appear unchanged since the first half. Genoa also appear unchanged since the first half. The Genoa players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Lecce get the second half underway!
47.54
2-1Luigi Conte clumsily knocks into Emile Ball. The referee warns Luigi Conte to calm down! Emile Ball gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
49.21
David Meyer flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Mendez. Simon Mendez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
51.48
Max Zanini sees Simon Mendez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Simon Mendez whips in a cross ball towards Max Zanini. Max Zanini shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.59
3-1Dennis Carlton comes in with a late challenge on Rosario Muzzi. The referee calls over Dennis Carlton and shows him a yellow card! Rosario Muzzi runs off the knock.
60.31
3-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
63.57
Tim Green makes a strong solo run forward. Tim Green flicks a high pass forward. Manuel Quintana collects the pass. Manuel Quintana finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
72.13
Tim Green passes the ball forward to Rafael Fernandes. Rafael Fernandes shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Genoa!
75.46
3-2Noel Higginbotham barges into Rosario Muzzi. Noel Higginbotham is warned by the referee! Rosario Muzzi stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.23
3-2Genoa have made a substitution with Fabian Lichtenegger replacing Dennis Carlton .
84.08
Maurizio Perra passes the ball forward to Simon Mendez. Simon Mendez knocks in a cross ball towards David Meyer. David Meyer heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
87.50
Daniel Lightfoot makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rafael Fernandes. Rafael Fernandes whips in a cross ball towards Fabian Lichtenegger. Fabian Lichtenegger flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
90.00
David Meyer advances with the ball. David Meyer whips in a cross ball towards Max Zanini. Max Zanini heads the ball goalwards but it's well over the bar!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
9
5
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.7%
44.3%
Play Area
21.4%
41.4%
37.1%
Scorers
| David Meyer 8, 84 Fabian N. Amerini 21 Max Zanini 51 | Rafael Fernandes 33, 72 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to David Meyer of Lecce |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Zeljko Zois (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alex Di Masi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Manuele Favalli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Guglielmo Bagnacani (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Luigi Conte (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | David Meyer (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Maurizio Perra (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Rosario Muzzi (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Simon Mendez (ATT) | 8 | |
| 10. | Max Zanini (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Fabian N. Amerini (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Jonathan Faccini (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Edwin Heesakkers (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Demetrio Caruso (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jason Parker (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Emile Ball (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Tim Green (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Vincenzo Maier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tommy Mason (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Noel Higginbotham (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Dennis Carlton (MID) |  | 5 |
| 8. | Daniel Lightfoot (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Manuel Quintana (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Rafael Fernandes (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Scott James (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jakob Winkler (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Fabian Lichtenegger (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Kevin Gough (ATT) | 0 | |