Match report

Genoa Defeats Bari 4-3 in Thrilling Serie B Clash

Genoa
Genoa
4–3
FT
Bari
Bari
May 19, 2023

Genoa emerged victorious against Bari with a thrilling 4-3 result at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris. The match saw key contributions from players like S. Sabelli and A. Gudmundsson, who both scored goals for Genoa. Despite early challenges and momentum shifts, Genoa maintained their lead through determined defense and strategic play.

Key Facts

  • Serie B match between Genoa and Bari ended 4-3 in favor of the home team.
  • Genoa's goals were scored by S. Sabelli, A. Gudmundsson, C. Ekuban (assisted by S. Sabelli), and D. Criscito (penalty).
  • Bari managed to score three times through S. Esposito, L. Benedetti, and W. Cheddira.
  • Both teams received multiple yellow cards during the match.

Lineups

Genoa

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 22 Josep Martínez (G)
  • 36 S. Hefti (D)
  • 14 A. Vogliacco (D)
  • 5 R. Drăgușin (D)
  • 2 S. Sabelli (D)
  • 24 F. Jagiełło (M)
  • 47 M. Badelj (M)
  • 8 K. Strootman (M)
  • 11 A. Guðmundsson (M)
  • 9 M. Coda (F)
  • 17 E. Salcedo (F)

Substitutes

  • 57 G. Puşcaş
  • 18 C. Ekuban
  • 32 M. Frendrup
  • 82 G. Agostino
  • 4 D. Criscito
  • 68 B. Boci
  • 27 S. Sturaro
  • 31 S. Ilsanker
  • 94 A. Touré
  • 1 A. Šemper
  • 10 M. Aramu
  • 50 G. Yalçın

Bari

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 P. Frattali (G)
  • 93 M. Dorval (D)
  • 21 Ž. Žužek (D)
  • 23 F. Vicari (D)
  • 31 G. Ricci (D)
  • 99 A. Mallamo (M)
  • 8 Ahmed Benali (M)
  • 80 L. Benedetti (M)
  • 9 S. Esposito (M)
  • 26 A. Scheidler (F)
  • 7 M. Antenucci (F)

Substitutes

  • 79 S. Molina
  • 11 W. Cheddira
  • 10 R. Botta
  • 17 R. Maiello
  • 5 E. Matino
  • 14 G. Morachioli
  • 22 E. Sarri
  • 6 V. Di Cesare
  • 63 N. Bellomo
  • 27 A. Mazzotta
  • 44 M. Bosisio
  • 18 E. Caprile

Timeline

  1. Bari
    3' Bari Card · Yellow Card
    A. Mallamo

    Foul

  2. Genoa
    12' Genoa Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Sabelli · Assist: M. Coda
  3. Bari
    14' Bari Card · Yellow Card
    A. Scheidler

    Foul

  4. Bari
    20' Bari Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Esposito
  5. Genoa
    34' Genoa Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Gudmundsson · Assist: M. Coda
  6. Bari
    46' Bari subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Mallamo · On: S. Molina
  7. Genoa
    59' Genoa Card · Yellow Card
    K. Strootman

    Foul

  8. Genoa
    66' Genoa subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Salcedo · On: G. Puşcaş
  9. Bari
    66' Bari subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Antenucci · On: W. Cheddira
  10. Bari
    66' Bari subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Dorval · On: R. Botta
  11. Bari
    68' Bari Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Benedetti · Assist: R. Botta
  12. Bari
    69' Bari Card · Yellow Card
    R. Botta

    Foul

  13. Genoa
    75' Genoa Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Ekuban · Assist: S. Sabelli
  14. Genoa
    77' Genoa Card · Yellow Card
    S. Sabelli

    Argument

  15. Bari
    77' Bari subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Ahmad Benali · On: R. Maiello
  16. Genoa
    78' Genoa subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Sabelli · On: Morten Frendrup
  17. Bari
    81' Bari subst · Substitution 5
    Off: F. Vicari · On: Emmanuele Matino
  18. Bari
    86' Bari Goal · Normal Goal
    W. Cheddira · Assist: S. Esposito
  19. Bari
    89' Bari Card · Yellow Card
    W. Cheddira

    Foul

  20. Genoa
    90'+2 Genoa subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Josep Martinez · On: G. Agostino
  21. Genoa
    90'+3 Genoa subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Gudmundsson · On: D. Criscito
  22. Bari
    90'+4 Bari Card · Yellow Card
    R. Maiello

    Foul

  23. Genoa
    90'+5 Genoa Goal · Penalty
    D. Criscito

Match Stats

Stat Genoa Bari
Fouls 9 9
Pass Accuracy 88% 89%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards
Total Shots 26 12
Corners 7 2
Total Passes 502 458
Yellow Cards 2 5
Blocked Shots 9 4
Shots on Target 8 5
xG
Shots off Target 9 3
Possession 53% 47%
Accurate Passes 442 407
Shots Inside Box 22 6
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 4 6

Key Match Notes

  • Genoa took a quick lead with a goal from S. Sabelli in the 12th minute, setting an early tone for their performance.
  • The match saw a dramatic comeback by Bari equalizing twice (goals at 20 and 68 minutes), but Genoa's resilience was evident as they responded strongly to each challenge.