Match Report


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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Del Conero where Ancona play host to Unione Sportiva Livorno. A crowd of 20,230 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Ancona and Unione Sportiva Livorno are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Thomas Bressan.


0.00
Unione Sportiva Livorno get the match underway!
4.58
Cesar Mendes makes a probing pass to Mario De Nooijer. Mario De Nooijer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Darren Ferdinand.
6.42
Paul Viscaal threads a neat ball through to Luke Rankin. Luke Rankin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Heitor César. Heitor César knocks in a cross ball towards Henning Heggem. With a superhuman jump, Henning Heggem connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Kwame Brouwer didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
8.43
Paul Viscaal drives a long ball upfield. Henning Heggem lofts in a cross ball towards Heitor César. Heitor César directs the ball goalwards with his head. The shot is on target but blocked by Ivone Gattuso. That should have been a goal!
10.45
Riccardo Minotti hacks Luke Rankin from behind! The referee brings Riccardo Minotti to one side and gives him a warning! Luke Rankin runs off the knock.
12.18
Darren Ferdinand controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oliver Meyer. Oliver Meyer chips the ball to his team mate, Pedro Veloso. Pedro Veloso shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
14.27
Ivone Gattuso clumsily knocks into Mario De Nooijer. The referee calls over Ivone Gattuso and warns him to calm down! Mario De Nooijer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.07
Dennis Bögelund flicks a high pass forward to Lauren Bisan-E. Druon who brings the ball under control. Lauren Bisan-E. Druon chips the ball to his team mate, Mario De Nooijer. Mario De Nooijer whips in a cross ball towards Heitor César. Heitor César finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Kwame Brouwer had no chance!! Goal for Unione Sportiva Livorno!
22.06
Paul Viscaal advances with the ball. Paul Viscaal deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mario De Nooijer. Mario De Nooijer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Unione Sportiva Livorno!
30.02
Datti Mohamed Rinaldi threads the ball through to Paolo Bigica. Paolo Bigica knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by J-Clau Fiorese.
33.39
Luke Rankin hits a low pass to Mario De Nooijer. Mario De Nooijer knocks in a cross ball towards Henning Heggem. Henning Heggem whips the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Kwame Brouwer manages to keep it out.
38.55
Riccardo Minotti flicks a high ball forward to Paolo Bigica who gracefully takes it down. Paolo Bigica knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cristian Capuano who gathers it comfortably.
40.22
Lauren Bisan-E. Druon darts forward. Lauren Bisan-E. Druon makes a probing pass between the defence to Heitor César. Heitor César makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Kwame Brouwer!
44.51
Ighli Ongarato controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gianfranco Brocchi. Gianfranco Brocchi makes a probing pass to Pedro Veloso. Pedro Veloso whips in a cross ball towards Paolo Bigica. Paolo Bigica fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Ancona appear unchanged since the first half. Unione Sportiva Livorno also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Ancona kick off the second half!
47.19
J-Clau Fiorese flicks a high ball forward to Luke Rankin who takes it down. Luke Rankin takes it forward alone. Luke Rankin tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
48.30
Gianfranco Brocchi flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Veloso controls it well on his chest. Pedro Veloso finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Cristian Capuano.
49.32
Ighli Ongarato comes in with a late challenge on Mario De Nooijer. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mario De Nooijer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.12
Riccardo Minotti flicks a high ball forward to Paolo Bigica who takes it down. Paolo Bigica lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Veloso. Pedro Veloso heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
57.42
Dennis Bögelund sees Cesar Mendes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Cesar Mendes passes the ball forward to Henning Heggem. Henning Heggem sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from Kwame Brouwer keeps it out!
60.33
Unione Sportiva Livorno have made a substitution with Sverrir Adalsteinsson replacing Marcel Heiser .
65.03
Darren Ferdinand hacks Mario De Nooijer from behind! Darren Ferdinand is shown the yellow card! Mario De Nooijer stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.11
Unione Sportiva Livorno are dictating the run of play here today.
67.33
Paul Viscaal controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cesar Mendes. Cesar Mendes flicks the ball to his team mate, Mario De Nooijer. Mario De Nooijer tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
72.10
Lauren Bisan-E. Druon receives the ball from a throw-in from Cesar Mendes. Lauren Bisan-E. Druon flicks a high pass forward. Heitor César holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Heitor César whips in a cross ball towards Henning Heggem. Ivone Gattuso catches Henning Heggem on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
73.43
J-Clau Fiorese flicks a high ball forward to Lauren Bisan-E. Druon who takes it down. Lauren Bisan-E. Druon makes a probing pass to Heitor César. Heitor César shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
75.26
J-Clau Fiorese flicks the ball to his team mate, Cesar Mendes. Cesar Mendes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mario De Nooijer. Mario De Nooijer shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
77.27
Unione Sportiva Livorno have made 2 substitutions with Bernabé Valencia replacing J-Clau Fiorese and Alvaro Becerra replacing Heitor César .
81.24
Riccardo Minotti barges into Lauren Bisan-E. Druon. Riccardo Minotti is warned by the referee again! Lauren Bisan-E. Druon runs off the knock.
83.53
Darren Ferdinand hacks Henning Heggem from behind! Darren Ferdinand is given a warning by the referee! Henning Heggem gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
Paolo Bigica comes in with a late challenge on Dennis Bögelund. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dennis Bögelund hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
8
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
7
0
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
35.4%
64.6%
Play Area
29.3%
39%
31.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mario De Nooijer of Unione Sportiva Livorno

Match Ratings