Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadio Luigi Ferraris where Genoa play host to Parma. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Genoa are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Parma appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Cangini.
The pitch is in great condition.
Genoa are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Parma appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Cangini.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Genoa kicking off!
2.27
0-0Elena Santos sees a break and surges forward. Elena Santos threads a neat ball through to Adolfo Ortiz. Adolfo Ortiz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.05
0-0Paolo Alberda comes in with a late challenge on John Bakboord. The referee calls over Paolo Alberda and warns him to calm down! John Bakboord carries on, but is struggling a bit.
8.10
0-0Fabian Lichtenegger knocks the ball to his team mate, Talal Bezzai. Talal Bezzai threads a neat ball through to Fabian Lichtenegger. Fabian Lichtenegger threads the ball through into the box. Daniel Gil cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
9.36
0-0Talal Bezzai comes in with a late challenge on Demetrio Percassi. Talal Bezzai is warned by the referee! Demetrio Percassi stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.49
1-0Talal Bezzai makes an attacking run forward. Talal Bezzai whips in a cross ball towards Rainer Jahn. Rainer Jahn beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
15.31
Talal Bezzai knocks the ball forward to Teruo Nanami. Teruo Nanami knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.52
Elena Santos chips the ball to his team mate, Gilbert Tanghe. Gilbert Tanghe knocks the ball to his team mate, Romano de Jong. Romano de Jong knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.21
Fabian Lichtenegger knocks the ball forward to John Bakboord. John Bakboord cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from John Bakboord provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Gianfranco Ficcadenti is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
27.20
2-0Moritz Frieser makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adolfo Ortiz. Adolfo Ortiz tries a spectacular long range effort. Jason Parker gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
28.02
Demetrio Percassi threads a neat ball through to Rodrigo Neves. Rodrigo Neves shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Jason Parker comfortably smothers it!
30.49
Adolfo Ortiz flicks a high pass forward. Fadel El Khebir holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fadel El Khebir finds some space and shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
36.50
Ade Adeshina barges into Moritz Frieser. Ade Adeshina is shown the yellow card! Moritz Frieser grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
38.11
Rodrigo Neves flicks a high pass forward. Fadel El Khebir collects the pass. Fadel El Khebir tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
42.29
Demetrio Percassi makes a simple pass to Elena Santos. Elena Santos flicks the ball to his team mate, Moritz Frieser. Moritz Frieser whips in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Neves. Rodrigo Neves makes a looping header on goal but it rises well off target!
44.47
Fadel El Khebir threads a neat ball through to Moritz Frieser. Moritz Frieser knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ade Adeshina.
45.00
Ljubisa Francesco flicks a high ball forward to Romano de Jong who takes it down. Romano de Jong knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Billy Makin.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Genoa appear unchanged since the first half. Parma also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Parma kicking off!
47.41
Romano de Jong makes a probing pass to Rodrigo Neves. Rodrigo Neves shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
48.28
Ljubisa Francesco flicks a high pass forward to Rodrigo Neves who brings the ball neatly under control. Rodrigo Neves knocks in a cross ball towards Fadel El Khebir. Fadel El Khebir makes a convincing header but it flies well off target!
49.37
Demetrio Percassi laces a weighted ball forward to Rodrigo Neves. Rodrigo Neves makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fadel El Khebir. Fadel El Khebir controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Jason Parker is on top of his game. Superb keeping!
53.57
Talal Bezzai flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Gil collects the pass. Daniel Gil knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gianfranco Ficcadenti who gathers it comfortably.
55.38
Romano de Jong makes a probing pass to Adolfo Ortiz. Adolfo Ortiz whips in a cross ball towards Fadel El Khebir. Fadel El Khebir heads the ball goalwards but somehow Jason Parker manages to keep it out.
59.12
Gilbert Tanghe runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Gilbert Tanghe lofts in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Neves. Rodrigo Neves beats his man to it with a header but it flies just off target!
60.47
2-1Parma have made a substitution with Antoine Fuchs replacing Ljubisa Francesco .
61.51
2-1Fabian Lichtenegger clumsily knocks into Paolo Alberda. The referee calls over Fabian Lichtenegger and shows him a yellow card! Paolo Alberda hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.27
2-1Talal Bezzai sees a break and surges forward. Talal Bezzai deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Gil but the linesman indicates offside!
69.38
Romano de Jong threads a neat ball through to Moritz Frieser. Moritz Frieser knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jason Parker who gathers it comfortably.
77.10
Parma have made a substitution with Alex Di Loreto replacing Moritz Frieser .
83.27
Romano de Jong threads a neat ball through to Alex Di Loreto. Alex Di Loreto lofts in a cross ball towards Adolfo Ortiz. Adolfo Ortiz connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Jason Parker punches it away to safety.
89.54
Demetrio Percassi runs straight at the opposition's defence. Demetrio Percassi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ade Adeshina.
90.00
Romano de Jong flicks a high pass forward. Antoine Fuchs collects the pass. Antoine Fuchs knocks in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Neves. Rodrigo Neves rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Jason Parker manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
2
7
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
30.9%
69.1%
Play Area
30.9%
43.2%
25.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to John Bakboord of Genoa |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jason Parker (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Ade Adeshina (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Matt Matteo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Tim Green (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Billy Makin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Fabian Lichtenegger (MID) | | 7 |
| 7. | Talal Bezzai (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | John Bakboord (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Daniel Gil (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Rainer Jahn (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Teruo Nanami (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Dennis Carlton (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Vincenzo Maier (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nunzio Italiano (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Gianfranco Ficcadenti (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gilbert Tanghe (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Elena Santos (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Demetrio Percassi (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Paolo Alberda (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Romano de Jong (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Ljubisa Francesco (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Fadel El Khebir (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Rodrigo Neves (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Moritz Frieser (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Adolfo Ortiz (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Pier G. Gamberini (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Antoine Fuchs (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Alex Di Loreto (ATT) | 6 | |