Match Report


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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at San Siro where AC Milan play host to Genoa. A crowd of 19,961 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
AC Milan are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Genoa appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
AC Milan kick off!
3.57
Matjaz Garzya comes in with a late challenge on Bruno Troise. Matjaz Garzya is shown the yellow card! Bruno Troise runs off the knock.
6.57
Nicola C. Gazzoli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ivan Pastor. Ivan Pastor chips the ball to his team mate, Bogdan Simons. Bogdan Simons knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paulo Ramos.
8.38
Matjaz Garzya makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matteo Corradi. Matteo Corradi threads the ball through to Bogdan Simons. Bogdan Simons knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alessio Baggio.
9.30
Matjaz Garzya threads the ball through to Aimo Damiani. Aimo Damiani makes a simple pass to Bogdan Simons. Bogdan Simons knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.23
Alessio Baggio chips the ball to his team mate, Daniele Baronchelli. Daniele Baronchelli chips the ball to his team mate, Bruno Troise. Bruno Troise shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
14.12
Aladino Siviglia comes in with a late challenge on Giampietro Galante. Aladino Siviglia is warned by the referee! Giampietro Galante hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.33
Aimo Damiani knocks the ball to his team mate, Aladino Siviglia. Aladino Siviglia goes all the way! Aladino Siviglia tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
21.55
Giampietro Galante threads the ball through to Marama Basto. Marama Basto passes the ball forward to Bruno Troise. Bruno Troise finds some space and shoots from distance. It's there!! Sidney Elzéard has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
28.38
Matjaz Garzya clumsily knocks into Bruno Troise. Matjaz Garzya is warned by the referee! Bruno Troise runs off the knock.
33.15
Daniele Baronchelli knocks the ball to his team mate, Giordano Abbiati. Giordano Abbiati lofts in a cross ball towards Bruno Troise. Bruno Troise flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
34.46
Marama Basto comes in with a late challenge on Ivan Pastor. The referee calls over Marama Basto and warns him to calm down! Ivan Pastor hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.19
Marama Basto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Kans. Martin Kans deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bruno Troise but the linesman indicates offside!
39.03
Reinier Zimmerman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Kans. Martin Kans knocks the ball forward to Giordano Abbiati. Giordano Abbiati shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
42.49
Stephane Filippini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bruno Troise. Bruno Troise whips in a cross ball towards Martin Kans. Martin Kans directs the ball goalwards with his head. Martin Kans scores for AC Milan!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
The second half starts with Genoa kicking off!
48.36
Nicola C. Gazzoli flicks the ball to his team mate, Aimo Damiani. Aimo Damiani makes a probing pass to Bogdan Simons. Bogdan Simons threads the ball through to Aladino Siviglia. Aladino Siviglia cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
49.12
Giampietro Galante knocks the ball to his team mate, Marama Basto. Marama Basto threads the ball through to Bruno Troise. Bruno Troise knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Noah Bräutigam.
53.03
Giampietro Galante makes a simple pass to Marama Basto. Marama Basto flicks the ball to his team mate, Bruno Troise. Bruno Troise deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Kans but the linesman indicates offside!
55.40
Aladino Siviglia hacks Paulo Ramos from behind! The referee calls over Aladino Siviglia again and warns him to calm down! Paulo Ramos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.47
Aimo Damiani hacks Marama Basto from behind! The referee calls over Aimo Damiani and warns him to calm down! Marama Basto hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.34
Paulo Ramos knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephane Filippini. Stephane Filippini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Kans. Martin Kans knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.36
Paulo Ramos kicks a strong pass forward to Reinier Zimmerman. Reinier Zimmerman makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Kans. Martin Kans shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
84.09
Alessio Baggio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephane Filippini. Stephane Filippini makes a simple pass to Martin Kans. Martin Kans knocks the ball forward to Giordano Abbiati but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
85.40
Giampietro Galante controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marama Basto. Marama Basto knocks the ball to his team mate, Giordano Abbiati. Giordano Abbiati passes the ball forward but Bruno Troise is offside!
87.33
Reinier Zimmerman knocks the ball forward to Bruno Troise. Bruno Troise goes all the way! Bruno Troise makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
89.16
Reinier Zimmerman hacks Federico Filippi from behind! The referee calls over Reinier Zimmerman and shows him a yellow card! Federico Filippi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Reinier Zimmerman controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Giordano Abbiati. Giordano Abbiati knocks the ball forward to Martin Kans. Martin Kans cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Martin Kans!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Martin Kans of AC Milan
Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
5
0
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
5
0
Fouls
2
5
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
75.9%
24.1%
Play Area
28.7%
40.2%
31%