Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Luigi Ferraris where Genoa play host to Lecce. A crowd of 20,073 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Genoa are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Lecce appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
Genoa get the match underway!
3.28
Federico Filippi knocks the ball to his team mate, Bogdan Simons. Bogdan Simons shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
8.36
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
9.48
Diego Diana threads the ball through to Franceco Venturin. Franceco Venturin shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
10.18
Carl Mckay makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniele Ricchiuti. Daniele Ricchiuti goes all the way! Daniele Ricchiuti shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!
12.19
Matjaz Garzya knocks the ball to his team mate, Federico Filippi. Federico Filippi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Aladino Siviglia. Aladino Siviglia knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.36
Diego Diana takes it forward alone. Diego Diana deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniele Ricchiuti but the linesman indicates offside!
18.45
Noah Bräutigam makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matteo Corradi. Matteo Corradi chips the ball to his team mate, Bogdan Simons. Bogdan Simons knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.34
Diogo Fonseca chips the ball to his team mate, Fabian Natale Possanzini. Fabian Natale Possanzini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Franceco Venturin. Franceco Venturin rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Sidney Elzéard manages to gather it comfortably.
28.20
Diogo Fonseca makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Franceco Venturin. Franceco Venturin shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
34.35
Diego Diana deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fabian Natale Possanzini. Fabian Natale Possanzini goes all the way! Fabian Natale Possanzini tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Sidney Elzéard has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
38.49
Aimo Damiani clumsily knocks into Diego Diana. The referee calls over Aimo Damiani and shows him a yellow card! Diego Diana stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.59
Quim Faria makes a probing pass to Franceco Venturin. Franceco Venturin goes all the way! Franceco Venturin makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
40.53
Carl Mckay sees space and advances. Carl Mckay whips in a cross ball towards Daniele Ricchiuti. Daniele Ricchiuti powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
44.27
Matteo Corradi catches Diogo Fonseca on the ankles. Matteo Corradi is warned by the referee! Diogo Fonseca runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
Lecce kick off the second half!
47.07
Carl Mckay barges into Matteo Corradi. Carl Mckay is warned by the referee! Matteo Corradi stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.35
Noah Bräutigam catches Franceco Venturin on the ankles. The referee calls over Noah Bräutigam and warns him to calm down! Franceco Venturin runs off the knock.
54.14
Carl Mckay makes a simple pass to Fabian Natale Possanzini. Fabian Natale Possanzini plays a perfect one-two with Franceco Venturin and rushes in on goal... Fabian Natale Possanzini cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
55.52
Diego Diana makes a beautiful solo run. Diego Diana sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
57.41
Sergio Poggi sees space and advances. Sergio Poggi knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniele Ricchiuti. Daniele Ricchiuti sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.59
Quim Faria knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniele Ricchiuti. Daniele Ricchiuti makes a probing pass to Franceco Venturin. Franceco Venturin rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Sidney Elzéard had no chance!! Goal for Lecce!
66.45
Aimo Damiani chips the ball to his team mate, Aladino Siviglia. Aladino Siviglia makes a simple pass to Bogdan Simons. Bogdan Simons shoots from just inside the box. Guerino Bianchini easily smothers it.
73.17
Diogo Fonseca knocks the ball forward to Fabian Natale Possanzini. Fabian Natale Possanzini lofts in a cross ball towards Daniele Ricchiuti. Daniele Ricchiuti is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
75.11
Sergio Poggi comes in with a late challenge on Aimo Damiani. The referee calls over Sergio Poggi and shows him a yellow card! Aimo Damiani stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.02
Diogo Fonseca makes a simple pass to Franceco Venturin. Franceco Venturin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
79.28
Sergio Poggi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carl Mckay. Carl Mckay controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniele Ricchiuti. Daniele Ricchiuti shoots from distance but it is miles over!
83.27
Federico Filippi makes a probing pass to Bogdan Simons. Bogdan Simons lofts in a cross ball towards Aladino Siviglia. Aladino Siviglia flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
89.57
Sergio Poggi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Diego Diana. Diego Diana knocks the ball forward to Daniele Ricchiuti. Daniele Ricchiuti shoots from distance. Sidney Elzéard easily smothers it.
90.00
Federico Filippi passes the ball forward to Bogdan Simons. Bogdan Simons knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Franceco Venturin of Lecce
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
2
10
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
33.3%
66.7%
Play Area
32.3%
44.8%
22.9%