Match Report


GenoaGenoa     PistoiesePistoiese
Mike MillardMike Millard Mohaned Abbas Mohaned Abbas
Jason ParkerJ. Parker71
G
1captain
G
73Moritz RothM. Roth
Emile BallE. Ball69
D
2
D
74Eduardo QuaresmaE. Quaresma
Tim GreenT. Green70
D
3
D
80Marcelo LimaM. Lima
Vincenzo MaierV. Maier70
D
4
D
75Arek RzasaA. Rzasa
Billy MakinB. Makin73
D
5
D
74Gaetano MinopoliG. Minopoli
Fabian LichteneggerF. Lichtenegger73
M
6
M
77Jerome van der WalJ. van der Wal
Dennis CarltonD. Carlton73
M
7
M
84Erwan BillongE. Billong
Daniel LightfootD. Lightfoot72
A
8
A
72Samuel VieiraS. Vieira
Manuel QuintanaM. Quintana76
A
captain9
A
76Nigel PearceN. Pearce
Rafael FernandesR. Fernandes74
A
10
A
76Sjaak NieuwenburgS. Nieuwenburg
Kevin GoughK. Gough71
A
11
A
78João VillaJ. Villa
 
Jakob WinklerJ. Winkler68
D
12
A
75Jimmy HaiseJ. Haise
Peter HowellsP. Howells49
M
13
A
79Juan DuranJ. Duran
Scott JamesS. James72
A
14
D
73Jorge RegoJ. Rego

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Luigi Ferraris where Genoa play host to Pistoiese. A crowd of 19,707 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Genoa and Pistoiese are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Nicola Carlo Lillo.


0.00
The first half starts with Pistoiese kicking off!
2.35
Fabian Lichtenegger kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Lightfoot. Daniel Lightfoot tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
3.55
Dennis Carlton hits a low pass to Daniel Lightfoot. Daniel Lightfoot tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
4.52
Manuel Quintana clumsily knocks into Erwan Billong. Manuel Quintana is shown the yellow card! Erwan Billong stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.49
Emile Ball catches Jerome van der Wal on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jerome van der Wal gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
8.31
Daniel Lightfoot flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Gough who brings the ball under control. Kevin Gough sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Moritz Roth reads it well. Great keeping!
12.48
Gaetano Minopoli passes the ball forward to Jerome van der Wal. Jerome van der Wal chips the ball to his team mate, Nigel Pearce. Nigel Pearce threads a neat ball through to Erwan Billong. Erwan Billong side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
14.03
Dennis Carlton threads the ball through to Fabian Lichtenegger. Fabian Lichtenegger shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
16.12
Erwan Billong makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nigel Pearce. Nigel Pearce knocks in a cross ball towards Erwan Billong. Erwan Billong powers a header at goal. Good keeping from Jason Parker as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
17.58
It's a corner kick. Erwan Billong loops the ball in to towards the near post. Billy Makin reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
18.34
Arek Rzasa knocks the ball to his team mate, Jerome van der Wal. Jerome van der Wal makes a probing pass to Sjaak Nieuwenburg. Sjaak Nieuwenburg knocks in a cross ball towards Erwan Billong. Erwan Billong makes a deft header. Erwan Billong scores for Pistoiese!!
26.30
Erwan Billong takes a short throw-in bringing Jerome van der Wal into play. Jerome van der Wal plays the ball forward to Samuel Vieira. Samuel Vieira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.32
Vincenzo Maier makes a probing pass to Fabian Lichtenegger. Fabian Lichtenegger chips the ball to his team mate, Manuel Quintana. Manuel Quintana controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
30.45
Billy Makin comes in with a late challenge on Jerome van der Wal. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jerome van der Wal runs off the knock.
33.07
Arek Rzasa flicks a high pass forward. Jerome van der Wal collects the pass. Jerome van der Wal knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.50
Eduardo Quaresma kicks a strong pass forward to Nigel Pearce. Nigel Pearce flicks the ball to his team mate, Erwan Billong. Erwan Billong knocks in a cross ball towards Samuel Vieira. Samuel Vieira knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jason Parker with no chance!! Goal for Pistoiese!
42.03
Rafael Fernandes threads a neat ball through to Manuel Quintana. Manuel Quintana lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Lightfoot. Daniel Lightfoot powers a header at goal. Moritz Roth manages to gather it.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Genoa appear unchanged since the first half. Pistoiese have changed their lineup with Juan Duran replacing João Villa. The Genoa players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Genoa start the second half!
47.58
Jerome van der Wal flicks a high ball forward to Erwan Billong who takes it down. Erwan Billong lofts in a cross ball towards Jerome van der Wal. Jerome van der Wal directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
49.50
Fabian Lichtenegger flicks a high pass forward to Rafael Fernandes who brings the ball under control. Rafael Fernandes whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Lightfoot. Daniel Lightfoot beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
54.05
Arek Rzasa chips the ball to his team mate, Erwan Billong. Erwan Billong flicks a high pass forward. Samuel Vieira controls it well on his chest. Samuel Vieira knocks in a cross ball towards Erwan Billong. Erwan Billong makes a convincing header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
59.20
Eduardo Quaresma catches Kevin Gough on the ankles. Eduardo Quaresma is shown the yellow card! Kevin Gough hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.30
Dennis Carlton decides to run forward with the ball. Dennis Carlton lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Lightfoot. Daniel Lightfoot is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's a lousy effort!
61.33
Dennis Carlton flicks a high pass forward to Rafael Fernandes who brings the ball under control. Rafael Fernandes cuts inside the box! Rafael Fernandes looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
67.44
Jerome van der Wal surges forward with the ball. Jerome van der Wal whips in a cross ball towards Nigel Pearce. Nigel Pearce makes a deft header. Jason Parker manages to gather it easily.
73.45
Arek Rzasa hits a low pass to Jerome van der Wal. Jerome van der Wal deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Erwan Billong. Erwan Billong knocks in a cross ball towards Samuel Vieira. With a superhuman jump, Samuel Vieira connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies well off target!
75.22
Erwan Billong decides to run forward with the ball. Erwan Billong knocks in a cross ball towards Jerome van der Wal. Emile Ball clumsily knocks into Jerome van der Wal. Jerome van der Wal appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
79.44
Marcelo Lima flicks a high pass forward to Erwan Billong who brings the ball under control. Erwan Billong makes a simple pass to Juan Duran. Juan Duran lofts in a cross ball towards Nigel Pearce. Nigel Pearce makes a looping header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
85.34
Dennis Carlton clumsily knocks into Erwan Billong. The referee calls over Dennis Carlton and shows him a yellow card! Erwan Billong carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Genoa

Pistoiese
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
4
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41.8%
58.2%
Play Area
26.9%
46.3%
26.9%

Scorers
Daniel Lightfoot 50
Erwan Billong 18
Samuel Vieira 36
Nigel Pearce 79

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Erwan Billong of Pistoiese

Match Ratings
1.Jason Parker (GK)
6
2.Emile Ball (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Tim Green (DEF)
6
4.Vincenzo Maier (DEF)
6
5.Billy Makin (DEF)yellow card
5
6.Fabian Lichtenegger (MID)
6
7.Dennis Carlton (MID)yellow card
6
8.Daniel Lightfoot (ATT)goal scored
7
9.Manuel Quintana (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Rafael Fernandes (ATT)
7
11.Kevin Gough (ATT)
6
 
12.Jakob Winkler (DEF)
0
13.Peter Howells (MID)
0
14.Scott James (ATT)
0

1.Moritz Roth (GK)
7
2.Eduardo Quaresma (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Marcelo Lima (DEF)
6
4.Arek Rzasa (DEF)
6
5.Gaetano Minopoli (DEF)
6
6.Jerome van der Wal (MID)
7
7.Erwan Billong (MID)goal scored
9
8.Samuel Vieira (ATT)goal scored
7
9.Nigel Pearce (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Sjaak Nieuwenburg (ATT)
6
11.João Villa (ATT)
6
 
12.Jimmy Haise (ATT)
0
13.Juan Duran (ATT)
6
14.Jorge Rego (DEF)
0