Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at San Vito where Cosenza play host to Genoa. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Cosenza are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Genoa appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Cosenza are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Genoa appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
0.00
0-0Genoa start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.35
0-0Jose Ortiz surges forward with the ball. Jose Ortiz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
6.38
Sandro Valsesia knocks the ball to his team mate, Amedeo Franceschetti. Amedeo Franceschetti tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
9.56
0-0Jose E. Pontarollo knocks the ball to his team mate, Amedeo Franceschetti. Amedeo Franceschetti knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alessio Di Napoli.
10.58
0-0Genoa are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
22.19
Cosenza are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Genoa's defence.
24.35
Paolo Materazzi kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Ortiz. Jose Ortiz decides to run forward with the ball. Jose Ortiz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
28.10
0-0Jose E. Pontarollo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Amedeo Franceschetti. Amedeo Franceschetti shoots from 20 yards but Alessio Iannuzzi is on top of it.
33.36
Nicol˜ Pianu makes a simple pass to Liam Carlton. Liam Carlton shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
38.41
0-0Jose Ortiz comes in with a late challenge on Stefan Cardinale. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stefan Cardinale stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.42
Jerome De Romijn surges forward with the ball. Jerome De Romijn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicola C. Schenardi. Nicola C. Schenardi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Morgan Teodorani.
40.42
Jose Ortiz makes a simple pass to Graziano Di Loreto. Graziano Di Loreto plays a perfect one-two with Amedeo Franceschetti and rushes in on goal... Graziano Di Loreto shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
42.09
0-0Amedeo Franceschetti catches Achille Sergi on the ankles. The referee calls over Amedeo Franceschetti and warns him to calm down! Achille Sergi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Cosenza are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Cosenza kick off the second half!
47.50
Stefan Cardinale makes a probing pass to Nicola C. Schenardi. Nicola C. Schenardi shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
48.46
Graziano Di Loreto barges into Jerome De Romijn. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jerome De Romijn runs off the knock.
51.44
Ian Holloway makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stefan Cardinale. Stefan Cardinale makes a simple pass to Massimiliano Varricchio. Massimiliano Varricchio goes all the way! Massimiliano Varricchio takes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
55.31
Jerome De Romijn kicks a strong pass forward to Nicol˜ Pianu. Nicol˜ Pianu makes a probing pass to Liam Carlton. Liam Carlton goes all the way! Liam Carlton shoots from just inside the box. Rocco R. Dei easily smothers it.
61.16
Morgan Teodorani flicks the ball to his team mate, Arturo Fresi. Arturo Fresi kicks a strong pass forward to Amedeo Franceschetti. Amedeo Franceschetti controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
63.47
Arturo Fresi takes it forward alone. Arturo Fresi lofts in a cross ball towards Amedeo Franceschetti. Amedeo Franceschetti powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
69.51
Stefan Cardinale makes a simple pass to Massimiliano Varricchio. Massimiliano Varricchio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicola C. Schenardi. Nicola C. Schenardi shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Rocco R. Dei easily smothers it.
71.18
Garcia Duque Lodi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lamberto Susic. Lamberto Susic controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Amedeo Franceschetti. Amedeo Franceschetti shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
72.20
Ian Holloway controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniele Mareggini. Daniele Mareggini knocks the ball to his team mate, Liam Carlton. Liam Carlton lofts in a cross ball towards Massimiliano Varricchio. Massimiliano Varricchio is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
83.00
Jerome De Romijn threads the ball through to Nicol˜ Pianu. Nicol˜ Pianu threads the ball through to Massimiliano Varricchio. Massimiliano Varricchio shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Rocco R. Dei!
84.47
Garcia Duque Lodi makes a probing pass to Sandro Valsesia. Sandro Valsesia knocks the ball forward to Amedeo Franceschetti. Amedeo Franceschetti plays a perfect one-two with Graziano Di Loreto and rushes in on goal... Amedeo Franceschetti takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
90.00
0-0Lamberto Susic comes in with a late challenge on Daniele Mareggini. The referee calls over Lamberto Susic and warns him to calm down! Daniele Mareggini carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle