Commentary:
90+4' Plenty of chances in this game but neither team could score the decisive goal
90+4' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+4' Today's attendance is 7499.
90+4' Ball possession: Venezia: 51%, Genoa: 49%.
90+4' The referee signals a free kick as Andrea Cambiaso from Genoa trips Ethan Ampadu
90+4' Goal kick for Venezia.
90+4' Manolo Portanova send an audacious bicycle-kick wide of goal
90+4' Filippo Melegoni from Genoa puts in a great cross...
90+4' Genoa are trying to create something here.
90+3' Genoa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+2' Pietro Ceccaroni relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+2' Andrea Cambiaso puts in a cross...
90+2' Genoa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+2' Goal kick for Venezia.
90+1' Manolo Portanova goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
90+1' Silvan Hefti puts in a cross...
90+1' Genoa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90' The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Ball possession: Venezia: 52%, Genoa: 48%.
90' The referee signals a free kick as Milan Badelj from Genoa trips Mattia Caldara
89' After a tactical foul, Ethan Ampadu sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
89' Ethan Ampadu from Venezia goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Caleb Ekuban
89' Nikola Maksimovic relieves the pressure with a clearance
89' Maximilian Ullmann puts in a cross...
89' Venezia are trying to create something here.
89' Genoa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
88' Kelvin Yeboah from Genoa directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
88' Genoa are trying to create something here.
88' Goal kick for Venezia.
88' Albert Gudmundsson is leaving the field to be replaced by Filippo Melegoni in a tactical substitution.
87' Milan Badelj goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
87' Caleb Ekuban of Genoa passes the ball to a team mate.
87' Silvan Hefti puts in a cross...
87' Genoa are in control of the ball.
87' Goal kick for Venezia.
86' Genoa plays a short goal kick.
86' Mattia Aramu sends a shot inches wide. Close!
86' Dennis Toerset Johnsen of Venezia passes the ball to a team mate.
86' Venezia start a counter attack.
86' Kelvin Yeboah has a great chance to score, but fails to score as his effort is blocked!
86' Andrea Cambiaso from Genoa makes an aerial pass to a team mate.
86' Andrea Cambiaso from Genoa takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
86' Genoa are trying to create something here.
85' Ball possession: Venezia: 53%, Genoa: 47%.
85' A shot by Pablo Galdames is blocked.
85' Ethan Ampadu relieves the pressure with a clearance
85' Andrea Cambiaso puts in a cross...
85' The referee signals a free kick as Jean Pierre Nsame from Venezia trips Andrea Cambiaso
84' Venezia take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
84' Thomas Henry is leaving the field to be replaced by Jean Pierre Nsame in a tactical substitution.
84' Pietro Ceccaroni comes back onto the field.
84' The game is restarted.
83' Pietro Ceccaroni is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
81' Pietro Ceccaroni is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
81' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
81' Leo Oestigard is penalised for pushing Pietro Ceccaroni.
81' Albert Gudmundsson from Genoa swings in the corner from the right.
80' Ball possession: Venezia: 54%, Genoa: 46%.
80' Albert Gudmundsson from Genoa directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
80' Thomas Henry relieves the pressure with a clearance
80' Albert Gudmundsson from Genoa swings in the corner from the right.
80' Caleb Ekuban from Genoa heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
80' Albert Gudmundsson from Genoa swings in the corner from the right.
79' Michael Svoboda relieves the pressure with a clearance
79' Silvan Hefti from Genoa sends a deflected cross into the box.
79' Genoa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
79' Pietro Ceccaroni is penalised for pushing Kelvin Yeboah.
78' Thomas Henry from Venezia passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
78' Venezia take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
78' Good effort by Tanner Tessmann as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
78' Venezia start a counter attack.
77' Genoa are in control of the ball.
77' Caleb Ekuban from Genoa passes the ball in the box, but Sergio Romero comes out to smother the ball.
76' Genoa are in control of the ball.
75' Ball possession: Venezia: 56%, Genoa: 44%.
75' A shot by Milan Badelj is blocked.
75' Caleb Ekuban from Genoa directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
75' Manolo Portanova puts in a cross...
75' Venezia take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
75' The game is restarted.
75' Michael Cuisance is leaving the field to be replaced by Tanner Tessmann in a tactical substitution.
75' Tyronne Ebuehi is injured and is replaced by Maximilian Ullmann.
74' Tyronne Ebuehi is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
74' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
74' Mattia Destro is leaving the field to be replaced by Pablo Galdames in a tactical substitution.
73' Mattia Aramu from Venezia sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
73' Venezia start a counter attack.
73' Safe hands from Salvatore Sirigu as he comes out and claims the ball
73' Mattia Aramu puts in a cross...
73' Venezia take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
73' Salvatore Sirigu relieves the pressure with a clearance
73' Nikola Maksimovic could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
72' Mattia Caldara relieves the pressure with a clearance
72' Caleb Ekuban puts in a cross...
72' Genoa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
72' Genoa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
72' Michael Svoboda relieves the pressure with a clearance
72' Mattia Destro of Genoa passes the ball to a team mate.
71' Genoa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
71' Tyronne Ebuehi relieves the pressure with a clearance
71' Nikola Maksimovic puts in a cross...
71' Genoa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
71' Genoa are in control of the ball.
70' Ball possession: Venezia: 57%, Genoa: 43%.
70' Andrea Cambiaso from Genoa tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
70' Albert Gudmundsson from Genoa passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
70' Albert Gudmundsson from Genoa takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
70' Safe hands from Sergio Romero as he comes out and claims the ball
70' Milan Badelj puts in a cross...
69' Silvan Hefti from Genoa tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
69' Michael Svoboda is penalised for pushing Mattia Destro.
68' Caleb Ekuban from Genoa passes the ball in the box, but Sergio Romero comes out to smother the ball.
67' Genoa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
67' Ridgeciano Haps relieves the pressure with a clearance
67' Manolo Portanova has a great chance to score, but fails to score as his effort is blocked!
67' Kelvin Yeboah from Genoa directs a ball squarely in the box.
67' Goal kick for Genoa.
66' Ethan Ampadu from Venezia crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
66' Venezia take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
66' Mattia Aramu takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
65' Ball possession: Venezia: 60%, Genoa: 40%.
65' The referee signals a free kick as Silvan Hefti from Genoa trips Ridgeciano Haps
65' Venezia are trying to create something here.
64' Venezia take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
64' Nani is leaving the field to be replaced by Dennis Toerset Johnsen in a tactical substitution.
63' Safe hands from Salvatore Sirigu as he comes out and claims the ball
63' Ridgeciano Haps puts in a cross...
63' Nikola Maksimovic relieves the pressure with a clearance
63' Ridgeciano Haps puts in a cross...
63' Ridgeciano Haps from Venezia directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
63' Ethan Ampadu puts in a cross...
62' Venezia take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
62' Venezia take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
62' Venezia take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
61' Venezia take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
61' Nicolo Rovella is leaving the field to be replaced by Kelvin Yeboah in a tactical substitution.
61' The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
61' Stefano Sturaro is leaving the field to be replaced by Manolo Portanova in a tactical substitution.
60' Ball possession: Venezia: 58%, Genoa: 42%.
60' Venezia take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
60' Venezia take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
60' Genoa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
59' Mattia Destro relieves the pressure with a clearance
59' Mattia Aramu from Venezia swings in the corner from the right.
59' Leo Oestigard clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
59' Mattia Aramu swings in a cross from the free kick.
58' The referee signals a free kick as Andrea Cambiaso from Genoa trips Mattia Aramu
58' Venezia take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
57' Stefano Sturaro relieves the pressure with a clearance
57' Mattia Aramu from Venezia swings in the corner from the right.
57' Salvatore Sirigu clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
57' Michael Cuisance puts in a cross...
57' Venezia take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
57' Nikola Maksimovic relieves the pressure with a clearance
57' Nani puts in a cross...
56' Venezia are in control of the ball.
56' Leo Oestigard from Genoa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Thomas Henry
55' Ball possession: Venezia: 55%, Genoa: 45%.
55' Leo Oestigard from Genoa tries to head the ball to a team mate, but the keeper is first to it.
55' Nicolo Rovella swings in a cross from the free kick.
54' Ethan Ampadu from Venezia goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Stefano Sturaro
54' Milan Badelj from Genoa passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
54' Genoa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
53' Michael Svoboda is penalised for pushing Nikola Maksimovic.
53' Mattia Aramu puts in a cross...
53' Stefano Sturaro relieves the pressure with a clearance
53' Mattia Aramu from Venezia swings in the corner from the right.
52' Tyronne Ebuehi from Venezia makes an aerial pass in the box, but it´s blocked by an opponent player.
52' Leo Oestigard relieves the pressure with a clearance
52' Nani puts in a cross...
52' Mattia Destro from Genoa commits a foul by elbowing Ethan Ampadu
51' Goal kick for Genoa.
51' Ridgeciano Haps fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
51' A shot by Michael Cuisance is blocked.
51' Mattia Aramu from Venezia swings in the corner from the right.
50' Great defending by Leo Oestigard from Genoa to prevent his team conceding a goal.
50' Mattia Aramu has a great chance to score, but fails to score as his effort is blocked!
50' Thomas Henry of Venezia passes the ball to a team mate.
50' Ball possession: Venezia: 54%, Genoa: 46%.
50' Silvan Hefti is penalised for pushing Ridgeciano Haps.
49' Venezia take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
49' Genoa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
48' After a tactical foul, Stefano Sturaro sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
48' Stefano Sturaro from Genoa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Nani
48' A shot by Albert Gudmundsson is blocked.
48' Mattia Caldara relieves the pressure with a clearance
48' Leo Oestigard swings in a cross from the free kick.
47' The referee signals a free kick as Ethan Ampadu from Venezia trips Nicolo Rovella
46' Nicolo Rovella from Genoa is ruled offside.
46' Mattia Caldara relieves the pressure with a clearance
46' Nicolo Rovella from Genoa swings in the corner from the left.
46' Pietro Ceccaroni clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
46' Genoa are trying to create something here.
46' Genoa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
46' Domen Crnigoj is leaving the field to be replaced by Tyronne Ebuehi in a tactical substitution.
46' Johan Vasquez is leaving the field to be replaced by Leo Oestigard in a tactical substitution.
46' The second half is underway.
45+3' The two sides have been very evenly matched in the 1st half
45+3' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+3' Ball possession: Venezia: 55%, Genoa: 45%.
45+3' Ridgeciano Haps relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+3' A deflected shot by Milan Badelj heads for the goal but the keeper manages to keep it out.
45+3' Nicolo Rovella from Genoa swings in the corner from the right.
45+2' Albert Gudmundsson from Genoa tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
45+2' Nicolo Rovella swings in a cross from the free kick.
45+1' After a tactical foul, Mattia Caldara sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
45+1' Obstruction as Mattia Caldara cuts off the run of Caleb Ekuban. A free-kick is awarded.
45+1' Venezia take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45' The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Ball possession: Venezia: 57%, Genoa: 43%.
45' Silvan Hefti relieves the pressure with a clearance
45' Ethan Ampadu puts in a cross...
45' Nikola Maksimovic relieves the pressure with a clearance
45' Nani swings in a cross from the free kick.
44' Mattia Destro is penalised for pushing Michael Svoboda.
44' Genoa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
43' Goal kick for Venezia.
43' Genoa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
43' The game is restarted.
42' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
42' Genoa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
42' Genoa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
41' Ethan Ampadu from Venezia goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Nicolo Rovella
41' Mattia Aramu from Venezia directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
41' Venezia start a counter attack.
41' Pietro Ceccaroni relieves the pressure with a clearance
41' Nicolo Rovella puts in a cross...
40' Ball possession: Venezia: 58%, Genoa: 42%.
40' Thomas Henry from Venezia is ruled offside.
40' Mattia Caldara from Venezia tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
40' Mattia Aramu swings in a cross from the free kick.
40' Nicolo Rovella from Genoa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Ridgeciano Haps
39' Genoa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
39' Safe hands from Sergio Romero as he comes out and claims the ball
39' Andrea Cambiaso puts in a cross...
39' Genoa are trying to create something here.
38' The game is restarted.
37' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
37' Dangerous challenge by Mattia Destro from Genoa. Ridgeciano Haps on the receiving end of that.
36' Andrea Cambiaso from Genoa makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
36' Genoa start a counter attack.
36' Venezia are trying to create something here.
36' Mattia Destro from Genoa is ruled offside.
36' Could be a good chance here as Nicolo Rovella from Genoa cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
36' Genoa start a counter attack.
35' Ball possession: Venezia: 59%, Genoa: 41%.
35' Venezia take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
35' Andrea Cambiaso relieves the pressure with a clearance
35' Pietro Ceccaroni from Venezia tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
35' Nani swings in a cross from the free kick.
34' The ref blows his whistle. Stefano Sturaro charged Thomas Henry from behind and it's a free-kick
34' The game is restarted.
33' Pietro Ceccaroni is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
32' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
32' Safe hands from Sergio Romero as he comes out and claims the ball
32' Nicolo Rovella swings in a cross from the free kick.
32' Ridgeciano Haps from Venezia goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Nicolo Rovella
31' Mattia Aramu from Venezia takes a short corner kick from the right.
31' Domen Crnigoj from Venezia tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
31' Venezia are trying to create something here.
30' Ball possession: Venezia: 56%, Genoa: 44%.
30' With that goal, Genoa equalised. Game on!
29' Mattia Destro provided the assist for the goal.
29' G O O O A A A L - Caleb Ekuban scores with the left foot!29' Mattia Destro of Genoa passes the ball to a team mate.
29' Genoa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
29' Venezia take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
29' Venezia take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
28' Genoa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
28' Goal kick for Venezia.
27' Nikola Maksimovic from Genoa heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
27' Nicolo Rovella swings in a cross from the free kick.
27' Obstruction as Thomas Henry cuts off the run of Nikola Maksimovic. A free-kick is awarded.
27' Mattia Caldara relieves the pressure with a clearance
27' Milan Badelj puts in a cross...
27' Genoa are trying to create something here.
26' Genoa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
26' Genoa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
25' Ball possession: Venezia: 61%, Genoa: 39%.
25' Goal kick for Genoa.
25' Venezia take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
25' Salvatore Sirigu relieves the pressure with a clearance
25' Mattia Aramu puts in a cross...
25' Venezia start a counter attack.
24' Goal kick for Genoa.
24' Mattia Aramu from Venezia tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
24' Mattia Aramu takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
23' After a tactical foul, Johan Vasquez sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
23' Johan Vasquez is penalised for pushing Mattia Aramu.
23' Venezia start a counter attack.
22' The game is restarted.
22' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
21' Domen Crnigoj shoots from outside the box, but Salvatore Sirigu has it under control
21' Ridgeciano Haps of Venezia passes the ball to a team mate.
21' Venezia start a counter attack.
21' Genoa are in control of the ball.
20' Ball possession: Venezia: 63%, Genoa: 37%.
20' Safe hands from Sergio Romero as he comes out and claims the ball
20' Mattia Destro from Genoa had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
20' Silvan Hefti sends a long ball upfield.
20' Venezia are in control of the ball.
19' Goal kick for Genoa.
19' Nani from Venezia tries to score from outside the penalty box. Unfortunately the effort is just outside the frame. Close!
19' Nani from Venezia directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
19' Venezia plays a short goal kick.
18' That's a great ball by Stefano Sturaro from Genoa. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
18' Obstruction as Ethan Ampadu cuts off the run of Albert Gudmundsson. A free-kick is awarded.
17' The referee signals a free kick as Andrea Cambiaso from Genoa trips Mattia Caldara
17' Andrea Cambiaso from Genoa takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
17' Genoa start a counter attack.
17' Venezia take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
16' Venezia take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
16' Genoa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
16' Genoa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
15' Ball possession: Venezia: 72%, Genoa: 28%.
15' Genoa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
14' Genoa are in control of the ball.
14' Venezia managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
13' Pietro Ceccaroni provided the assist for the goal.
13' G O O O O A A A L - Thomas Henry from Venezia heads the ball from close range into the net.13' Pietro Ceccaroni from Venezia heads the ball to a team mate.
13' Mattia Aramu from Venezia swings in the corner from the left.
13' Nikola Maksimovic clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
13' Venezia are trying to create something here.
12' The game is restarted.
12' After VAR check, the referee decided to stay with the initial call - not to award a penalty for Venezia!
12' VAR - PENALTY ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty situation.
11' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
11' The referee signals a free kick as Mattia Aramu from Venezia trips Nikola Maksimovic
11' Ridgeciano Haps of Venezia passes the ball to a team mate.
11' Venezia start a counter attack.
11' Venezia take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
11' Michael Svoboda relieves the pressure with a clearance
10' Andrea Cambiaso from Genoa directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
10' Ball possession: Venezia: 73%, Genoa: 27%.
10' Goal kick for Venezia.
10' Andrea Cambiaso fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
10' Mattia Caldara relieves the pressure with a clearance
10' Silvan Hefti puts in a cross...
9' Nikola Maksimovic relieves the pressure with a clearance
9' Nani puts in a cross...
9' Mattia Aramu from Venezia sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
9' Ethan Ampadu of Venezia passes the ball to a team mate.
9' Venezia take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
8' Venezia take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
8' Mattia Destro is penalised for pushing Ethan Ampadu.
7' Venezia take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
7' Venezia take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
6' A shot by Nani is blocked.
6' Venezia are trying to create something here.
5' Ball possession: Venezia: 63%, Genoa: 37%.
5' Obstruction as Domen Crnigoj cuts off the run of Johan Vasquez. A free-kick is awarded.
5' Venezia take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
5' Venezia are trying to create something here.
4' Genoa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
4' Johan Vasquez relieves the pressure with a clearance
4' Nani puts in a cross...
4' A shot by Domen Crnigoj is blocked.
3' Venezia take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
3' Goal kick for Genoa.
2' Venezia take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
2' Venezia take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
1' Genoa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' Cloudy conditions overhead at the moment.
1' Genoa kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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