FT Hellas Verona 1 - 0
Genoa
Commentary:
90+5' Giovanni Simeone from Verona is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
90+5' Both teams could have won today but Verona just managed to carve out the victory
90+5' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+5' Today's attendance is 14993.
90+5' Ball possession: Verona: 48%, Genoa: 52%.
90+4' Verona take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+4' Goal kick for Verona.
90+3' That's a great ball by Milan Badelj from Genoa. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
90+3' Genoa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+2' Koray Guenter relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+2' A player from Genoa takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
90+2' Genoa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+2' Genoa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+1' Genoa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Genoa are trying to create something here.
90' Goal kick for Verona.
90' Ball possession: Verona: 49%, Genoa: 51%.
89' Gianluca Caprari is leaving the field to be replaced by Gianluca Frabotta in a tactical substitution.
89' Morten Frendrup from Genoa crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
89' Caleb Ekuban of Genoa passes the ball to a team mate.
89' Genoa are trying to create something here.
89' Genoa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
88' Johan Vasquez is penalised for pushing Giovanni Simeone.
88' Bosko Sutalo relieves the pressure with a clearance
87' Nadiem Amiri swings in a cross from the free kick.
87' Fabio Depaoli is penalised for pushing Nikola Maksimovic.
86' Koray Guenter relieves the pressure with a clearance
86' Nadiem Amiri from Genoa had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
86' Nadiem Amiri from Genoa takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
86' Genoa start a counter attack.
86' Gianluca Caprari from Verona had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
86' Fabio Depaoli of Verona passes the ball to a team mate.
86' Fabio Depaoli from Verona takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
86' Verona start a counter attack.
86' Milan Badelj from Genoa directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
85' Goal kick for Verona.
85' Ball possession: Verona: 49%, Genoa: 51%.
85' Nadiem Amiri from Genoa crosses a free kick, but his teammate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
84' The referee signals a free kick as Bosko Sutalo from Verona trips Kelvin Yeboah
84' Safe hands from Salvatore Sirigu as he comes out and claims the ball
84' Bosko Sutalo puts in a cross...
84' Verona take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
83' Verona take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
83' Genoa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
82' Kelvin Yeboah is penalised for pushing Lorenzo Montipo.
82' Nadiem Amiri swings in a cross from the free kick.
81' The referee signals a free kick as Bosko Sutalo from Verona trips Milan Badelj
81' Federico Ceccherini relieves the pressure with a clearance
81' Nadiem Amiri from Genoa swings in the corner from the right.
81' Roberto Piccoli from Genoa directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
81' Caleb Ekuban of Genoa passes the ball to a team mate.
81' Genoa are trying to create something here.
80' Genoa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
80' Ball possession: Verona: 48%, Genoa: 52%.
80' The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
79' Marco Davide Faraoni is leaving the field to be replaced by Bosko Sutalo in a tactical substitution.
79' Koray Guenter relieves the pressure with a clearance
79' Silvan Hefti puts in a cross...
78' Filippo Melegoni is leaving the field to be replaced by Caleb Ekuban in a tactical substitution.
78' The referee signals a free kick as Marco Davide Faraoni from Verona trips Kelvin Yeboah
78' Martin Hongla tests Salvatore Sirigu with a long range shot, which is parried back into play!
78' Fabio Depaoli of Verona passes the ball to a team mate.
77' Verona are trying to create something here.
76' Silvan Hefti from Genoa receives a yellow card after a dangerous challenge on an opponent player.
76' Obstruction as Silvan Hefti cuts off the run of Gianluca Caprari. A free-kick is awarded.
76' Genoa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
76' Marco Davide Faraoni relieves the pressure with a clearance
76' Filippo Melegoni from Genoa takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
76' Genoa start a counter attack.
76' Johan Vasquez relieves the pressure with a clearance
76' Ivan Ilic from Verona swings in the corner from the right.
75' Ball possession: Verona: 48%, Genoa: 52%.
75' Morten Frendrup clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
75' Marco Davide Faraoni from Verona tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
75' Verona take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
74' Verona take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
73' Johan Vasquez from Genoa heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
73' Filippo Melegoni from Genoa swings in the corner from the right.
73' Koray Guenter clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
73' Genoa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
72' Nicolo Casale commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
72' Reckless challenge there. Nicolo Casale commits a rough foul on Filippo Melegoni
72' Johan Vasquez hand-balls.
71' Nadiem Amiri puts in a cross...
71' Martin Hongla is penalised for pushing Nikola Maksimovic.
70' Nadiem Amiri from Genoa sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
70' Nadiem Amiri from Genoa takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
70' Adrien Tameze relieves the pressure with a clearance
70' Filippo Melegoni from Genoa swings in the corner from the left.
70' Ball possession: Verona: 50%, Genoa: 50%.
69' Daniel Bessa is leaving the field to be replaced by Martin Hongla in a tactical substitution.
69' Darko Lazovic is leaving the field to be replaced by Fabio Depaoli in a tactical substitution.
69' Roberto Piccoli sees his shot deflected off target
69' Kelvin Yeboah puts in a cross...
69' Could be a good chance here as Nadiem Amiri from Genoa cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
69' Genoa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
68' Genoa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
68' Genoa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
67' Verona take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
67' Ivan Ilic from Verona directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
67' Verona start a counter attack.
66' The away team are really starting to put pressure the opposition now.
66' Verona plays a short goal kick.
66' Nadiem Amiri from Genoa crosses a free kick, but his teammate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
65' Daniel Bessa pulls a player from the opposite team by the shirt and is booked.
65' Daniel Bessa from Verona goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Nadiem Amiri
65' Nadiem Amiri from Genoa takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
65' Genoa are trying to create something here.
65' Ball possession: Verona: 50%, Genoa: 50%.
64' Verona take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
63' Mattia Destro is leaving the field to be replaced by Roberto Piccoli in a tactical substitution.
63' Manolo Portanova is leaving the field to be replaced by Nadiem Amiri in a tactical substitution.
63' Manolo Portanova from Genoa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Marco Davide Faraoni
63' The referee signals a free kick as Adrien Tameze from Verona trips Mattia Destro
62' The game is restarted.
62' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
62' Filippo Melegoni is penalised for pushing Nicolo Casale.
62' Morten Frendrup from Genoa directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
61' Pablo Galdames shoots from outside the box, but Lorenzo Montipo has it under control
61' Genoa are trying to create something here.
60' Genoa are in control of the ball.
60' Mattia Destro from Genoa had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
60' Kelvin Yeboah puts in a cross...
60' Kelvin Yeboah from Genoa takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
60' Genoa start a counter attack.
60' Ball possession: Verona: 50%, Genoa: 50%.
60' Adrien Tameze from Verona sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
60' Adrien Tameze from Verona sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
60' Great skill from Adrien Tameze as he dribbles past his opponents
59' Ivan Ilic of Verona passes the ball to a team mate.
59' Verona are trying to create something here.
59' Verona take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
59' Goal kick for Genoa.
58' Darko Lazovic from Verona had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
58' Darko Lazovic from Verona takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
58' Could be a good chance here as Ivan Ilic from Verona cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
58' Goal kick for Verona.
57' Milan Badelj from Genoa fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
57' Koray Guenter relieves the pressure with a clearance
57' Manolo Portanova from Genoa chips the ball into the penalty box.
57' Genoa are trying to create something here.
57' Goal kick for Genoa.
57' Marco Davide Faraoni from Verona had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
57' Great skill from Marco Davide Faraoni as he dribbles past his opponents
57' Marco Davide Faraoni from Verona takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
57' Verona are trying to create something here.
56' Verona take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
56' Verona take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
56' Gianluca Caprari from Verona directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
56' Verona start a counter attack.
56' Verona take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
55' Ivan Ilic is penalised for pushing Filippo Melegoni.
55' Ball possession: Verona: 51%, Genoa: 49%.
55' Verona take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
54' Verona plays a short goal kick.
54' That's a great ball by Silvan Hefti from Genoa. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
53' Verona take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
52' Daniel Bessa from Verona is ruled offside.
52' A shot by Darko Lazovic is blocked.
52' Ivan Ilic from Verona tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
52' Ivan Ilic from Verona takes a short corner kick from the right.
51' Johan Vasquez clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
51' Genoa plays a short goal kick.
51' Marco Davide Faraoni from Verona crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
51' Verona are trying to create something here.
51' Verona are in control of the ball.
51' Filippo Melegoni is penalised for pushing Nicolo Casale.
50' Ball possession: Verona: 52%, Genoa: 48%.
50' Gianluca Caprari from Verona sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
50' Darko Lazovic from Verona directs a ball squarely in the box.
50' Could be a good chance here as Darko Lazovic from Verona cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
50' Verona start a counter attack.
49' Koray Guenter relieves the pressure with a clearance
49' Manolo Portanova puts in a cross...
49' Genoa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
49' Mattia Destro hits the target with a bicycle kick, but Lorenzo Montipo denies him a great goal!
48' Koray Guenter relieves the pressure with a clearance
48' Filippo Melegoni puts in a cross...
48' Could be a good chance here as Kelvin Yeboah from Genoa cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
48' Kelvin Yeboah from Genoa takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
48' Goal kick for Genoa.
48' A chance presents itself to Giovanni Simeone from Verona but his header goes wide
48' Marco Davide Faraoni puts in a cross...
48' Verona are trying to create something here.
47' Verona take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
47' The match resumes with a drop ball.
46' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
46' Albert Gudmundsson is leaving the field to be replaced by Kelvin Yeboah in a tactical substitution.
46' The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
46' Stefano Sturaro is leaving the field to be replaced by Pablo Galdames in a tactical substitution.
46' The second half is underway.
45+1' The only goal scored by Verona gives them the slight advantage as we are heading into halftime.
45+1' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+1' Ball possession: Verona: 53%, Genoa: 47%.
45' Goal kick for Genoa.
45' That's a great ball by Gianluca Caprari from Verona. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
45' Ball possession: Verona: 55%, Genoa: 45%.
45' Albert Gudmundsson from Genoa receives a yellow card after a dangerous challenge on an opponent player.
45' The ref blows his whistle. Albert Gudmundsson charged Marco Davide Faraoni from behind and it's a free-kick
44' Genoa are trying to create something here.
44' Verona take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
43' Verona take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
43' Verona take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
42' Verona take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
41' The away team are really starting to put pressure the opposition now.
41' Silvan Hefti from Genoa tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
41' Milan Badelj from Genoa directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
41' Goal kick for Genoa.
40' Ball possession: Verona: 55%, Genoa: 45%.
40' Milan Badelj hand-balls.
39' Safe hands from Lorenzo Montipo as he comes out and claims the ball
39' Albert Gudmundsson from Genoa swings in the corner from the left.
39' Koray Guenter clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
39' Genoa are trying to create something here.
38' Adrien Tameze pulls a player from the opposite team by the shirt and is booked.
38' Obstruction as Adrien Tameze cuts off the run of Filippo Melegoni. A free-kick is awarded.
38' Genoa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
37' Verona plays a short goal kick.
36' Albert Gudmundsson from Genoa crosses a free kick, but his teammate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
36' Federico Ceccherini is given a yellow card for pushing an opponent.
36' Obstruction as Federico Ceccherini cuts off the run of Filippo Melegoni. A free-kick is awarded.
35' Verona take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
35' Goal kick for Genoa.
35' Ball possession: Verona: 56%, Genoa: 44%.
35' That's a great ball by Daniel Bessa from Verona. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
34' Dangerous challenge by Silvan Hefti from Genoa. Daniel Bessa on the receiving end of that.
34' Daniel Bessa from Verona takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
34' Verona start a counter attack.
34' Mattia Destro from Genoa had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
33' Milan Badelj puts in a cross...
33' Nicolo Casale hand-balls.
33' Goal kick for Genoa.
32' How did he miss that? Gianluca Caprari has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
32' CHANCE! Gianluca Caprari finds himself in a 1 on 1 situation with the keeper...
32' Gianluca Caprari from Verona takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
32' Could be a good chance here as Darko Lazovic from Verona cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
32' Giovanni Simeone puts in a cross...
32' Verona are trying to create something here.
31' Verona are in control of the ball.
31' Genoa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
31' That's a great ball by Darko Lazovic from Verona. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
31' Verona start a counter attack.
30' Albert Gudmundsson from Genoa directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
30' Genoa start a counter attack.
30' Adrien Tameze could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
30' Ball possession: Verona: 53%, Genoa: 47%.
30' Mattia Destro hand-balls.
29' Verona take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
29' Verona are in control of the ball.
28' Goal kick for Genoa.
27' Daniel Bessa from Verona had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
27' Gianluca Caprari of Verona passes the ball to a team mate.
27' Could be a good chance here as Darko Lazovic from Verona cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
27' Darko Lazovic from Verona passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
27' Darko Lazovic from Verona takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
27' Verona are trying to create something here.
27' Goal kick for Verona.
26' Stefano Sturaro from Genoa had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
26' Albert Gudmundsson from Genoa swings in the corner from the right.
25' Adrien Tameze clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
25' Mattia Destro from Genoa directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
25' Mattia Destro from Genoa takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
25' Could be a good chance here as Stefano Sturaro from Genoa cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
25' Ball possession: Verona: 51%, Genoa: 49%.
25' The game is restarted.
24' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
23' Dangerous challenge by Nicolo Casale from Verona. Stefano Sturaro on the receiving end of that.
23' Genoa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
23' Marco Davide Faraoni from Verona makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
22' Gianluca Caprari from Verona sees his effort hit the post after the keeper parries the ball.
22' Great skill from Gianluca Caprari as he dribbles past his opponents
22' Gianluca Caprari from Verona takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
22' Verona start a counter attack.
22' Genoa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
21' The referee signals a free kick as Filippo Melegoni from Genoa trips Gianluca Caprari
21' Darko Lazovic relieves the pressure with a clearance
21' Albert Gudmundsson swings in a cross from the free kick.
21' Ivan Ilic is penalised for pushing Mattia Destro.
20' Genoa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
20' The match is being played at a slow tempo with neither side having the upper hand
20' Ball possession: Verona: 56%, Genoa: 44%.
20' Genoa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
19' The referee signals a free kick as Mattia Destro from Genoa trips Nicolo Casale
18' Genoa are trying to create something here.
17' Federico Ceccherini relieves the pressure with a clearance
17' Filippo Melegoni from Genoa crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
17' Genoa are trying to create something here.
17' Gianluca Caprari from Verona is ruled offside.
16' Verona are trying to create something here.
16' Milan Badelj from Genoa directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
15' A shot from Manolo Portanova takes a deflection and it's an uncomfortable save for Lorenzo Montipo who parries the ball back into play...
15' Genoa are trying to create something here.
15' Ball possession: Verona: 60%, Genoa: 40%.
14' Verona are in control of the ball.
14' Milan Badelj from Genoa sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
14' Genoa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
13' Good effort by Filippo Melegoni as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
13' Silvan Hefti of Genoa passes the ball to a team mate.
13' Genoa are trying to create something here.
12' Verona are in control of the ball.
12' Genoa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
11' Verona take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
11' Giovanni Simeone from Verona directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
11' Giovanni Simeone from Verona takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
11' Could be a good chance here as Daniel Bessa from Verona cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
11' Daniel Bessa from Verona takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
11' Verona are trying to create something here.
10' The match is very one-sided right now. Verona are clearly dominating possession
10' Ball possession: Verona: 60%, Genoa: 40%.
10' Darko Lazovic from Verona directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
10' Verona are trying to create something here.
9' The referee signals a free kick as Nicolo Casale from Verona trips Albert Gudmundsson
8' Verona take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
7' The referee signals a free kick as Federico Ceccherini from Verona trips Johan Vasquez
6' Verona managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
5' Daniel Bessa provided the assist for the goal.
5' G O O O A A A L - Giovanni Simeone scores with the right foot!5' Verona with a potentially dangerous attack.
5' CHANCE! Giovanni Simeone finds himself in a 1 on 1 situation with the keeper...
5' Giovanni Simeone from Verona takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
5' Could be a good chance here as Daniel Bessa from Verona cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
5' Verona start a counter attack.
5' The home team are really starting to put pressure the opposition now.
5' Genoa plays a short goal kick.
5' Darko Lazovic from Verona tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
5' Verona are trying to create something here.
5' Ball possession: Verona: 79%, Genoa: 21%.
4' Nikola Maksimovic from Genoa commits a foul by elbowing Giovanni Simeone
4' Verona take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
3' Verona are in control of the ball.
3' Genoa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
2' Stefano Sturaro commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
2' Reckless challenge there. Stefano Sturaro commits a rough foul on Ivan Ilic
1' Genoa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
1' Stefano Sturaro relieves the pressure with a clearance
1' Marco Davide Faraoni puts in a cross...
1' Verona take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
1' Verona take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1' It's a cold day for playing football.
1' Verona kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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