Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Stadio Luigi Ferraris where Genoa play host to Pescara. A crowd of 15,456 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Genoa are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Pescara appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Renato De Vezze.
The pitch is in good condition.
Genoa are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Pescara appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Renato De Vezze.
0.00
0-0Genoa start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.40
0-0Tim Green flicks the ball to his team mate, Dennis Carlton. Seeing a gap ahead, Dennis Carlton plays the ball forward to Fabian Lichtenegger. Fabian Lichtenegger finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
6.18
0-1Ivan Oakes chips the ball to his team mate, Valerio Bertani. Valerio Bertani lofts in a cross ball towards Nunzio Italiano. Nunzio Italiano beats his man to it with a header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
9.56
0-1Fabian Lichtenegger flicks a high pass forward. Manuel Quintana holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Manuel Quintana whips in a cross ball towards Dennis Carlton. With a superhuman jump, Dennis Carlton connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Wonderful reactions from Gian Matteo Cirillo keeps it out!
10.44
0-1Manuel Quintana passes the ball forward to Daniel Lightfoot. Daniel Lightfoot knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tobias Böhm.
12.44
Vincenzo Maier deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manuel Quintana. Manuel Quintana knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.46
Fabian Lichtenegger passes the ball forward to Rafael Fernandes. Rafael Fernandes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.07
Tommy Mason flicks a high pass forward to Dennis Carlton who brings the ball under control. Dennis Carlton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Gian Matteo Cirillo!
20.16
Valerio Bertani makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicola C. Turrini. Nicola C. Turrini knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tommy Mason.
22.07
Tobias Böhm takes it forward alone. Tobias Böhm flicks a high pass forward to Vincenzo Bierhoff who brings the ball under control. Vincenzo Bierhoff lofts in a cross ball towards Nunzio Italiano. Nunzio Italiano beats his man to it with a header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
24.54
Neil Henderson pushes mid-way up the pitch. Without breaking stride, Neil Henderson plays the ball forward to Nunzio Italiano. Nunzio Italiano whips in a cross ball towards Emanuele Frezzolini. Emanuele Frezzolini makes a convincing header but it flies just wide!
27.22
Tommy Mason flicks a high pass forward. Fabian Lichtenegger collects the pass. Fabian Lichtenegger chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Lightfoot. Daniel Lightfoot shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
32.34
Vincenzo Maier brings the ball forward. With imagination, Vincenzo Maier picks a pass forward to Daniel Lightfoot. Daniel Lightfoot tries a spectacular long range effort. Good keeping from Gian Matteo Cirillo as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
33.57
Corner kick to Genoa. Dennis Carlton plays it short to Daniel Lightfoot. Daniel Lightfoot cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gian Matteo Cirillo with no chance!! Goal for Genoa! That brings them level!
34.01
Dennis Carlton flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Lightfoot who brings the ball under control. Daniel Lightfoot rushes past Ivan Oakes! Daniel Lightfoot looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Gian Matteo Cirillo is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
40.23
Valerio Bertani sees Nunzio Italiano in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nunzio Italiano controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Jason Parker!
45.00
Dennis Carlton kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Fernandes. Rafael Fernandes shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Gian Matteo Cirillo. What a great pair of hands!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Genoa appear unchanged since the first half. Pescara also appear unchanged since the first half. The Pescara players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Pescara get the second half underway!
47.35
Dennis Carlton takes it forward alone. Dennis Carlton shoots from long range. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
54.18
Tim Green knocks the ball forward to Tommy Mason. Tommy Mason kicks a strong pass forward to Dennis Carlton. Dennis Carlton knocks in a cross ball towards Manuel Quintana. Manuel Quintana makes a convincing header. Gian Matteo Cirillo picks it out of the air!
61.43
Mike Ten Hag flicks a high ball forward to Valerio Bertani who takes it down. Valerio Bertani surges forward with the ball. Valerio Bertani knocks in a cross ball towards Nicola C. Turrini. Nicola C. Turrini rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
65.13
Dennis Carlton sees Daniel Lightfoot in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Daniel Lightfoot knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gian Matteo Cirillo who gathers it comfortably.
69.32
With great vision, Tim Green plays the ball forward to Dennis Carlton. Dennis Carlton flicks a high ball forward to Fabian Lichtenegger who takes it down. Fabian Lichtenegger knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Fernandes. Rafael Fernandes makes a looping header on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
72.02
Valerio Bertani sees Vincenzo Bierhoff in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Vincenzo Bierhoff knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jason Parker who gathers it comfortably.
73.40
3-2Emanuele Frezzolini comes in with a late challenge on Vincenzo Maier. Emanuele Frezzolini is shown the yellow card! Vincenzo Maier stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.24
Vincenzo Maier flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Lightfoot controls it well on his chest. Daniel Lightfoot shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
77.56
3-2Pescara have made a substitution with Arturo Moya replacing Mike Ten Hag .
78.62
Valerio Bertani advances with the ball. Valerio Bertani plays a one-two with Nunzio Italiano and advances towards the goal... Valerio Bertani side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
81.15
Tobias Böhm threads a neat ball through to Neil Henderson. Neil Henderson threads a neat ball through to Vincenzo Bierhoff. Vincenzo Bierhoff knocks in a cross ball towards Nunzio Italiano. Nunzio Italiano makes a convincing header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
87.05
3-4Dennis Carlton breaks forward. Dennis Carlton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott James. Scott James knocks in a cross ball towards Manuel Quintana. Manuel Quintana goes down heavily after a seemingly light challenge by Neil Henderson. Manuel Quintana rolls around, appealing for a penalty! No! Unbelievable!! Manuel Quintana is warned for diving!
90.00
Valerio Bertani sees space and advances. Valerio Bertani kicks a strong pass forward to Nicola C. Turrini. Nicola C. Turrini lofts in a cross ball towards Nunzio Italiano. Nunzio Italiano is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. 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.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
4
Shots on Target
8
7
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.4%
41.6%
Play Area
28.6%
41.6%
29.9%
Scorers
| Daniel Lightfoot 34, 34 Dennis Carlton 47 | Nunzio Italiano 6, 81 Nicola C. Turrini 61 Valerio Bertani 79 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Valerio Bertani of Pescara |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jason Parker (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jakob Winkler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Tim Green (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Vincenzo Maier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tommy Mason (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Fabian Lichtenegger (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Dennis Carlton (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Daniel Lightfoot (ATT) | | 8 |
| 9. | Manuel Quintana (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Rafael Fernandes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Scott James (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Noel Higginbotham (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Kevin Gough (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nicholas Goldberg (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Gian Matteo Cirillo (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Danilo Cannarsa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Neil Henderson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Tobias Böhm (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mike Ten Hag (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ivan Oakes (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Valerio Bertani (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Nunzio Italiano (ATT) | | 8 |
| 9. | Emanuele Frezzolini (MID) |  | 5 |
| 10. | Nicola C. Turrini (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Vincenzo Bierhoff (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Arturo Moya (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Salvatore Moscardi (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Olaf Vos (ATT) | 0 | |