Match Report
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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at La Favorita where Palermo play host to Unione Sportiva Livorno. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Palermo and Unione Sportiva Livorno are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by David De Sole.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Palermo and Unione Sportiva Livorno are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by David De Sole.
0.00
Palermo kick off the first half!
4.35
J-Clau Fiorese makes a probing pass to Luciano Rivas. Luciano Rivas decides to run forward with the ball. Luciano Rivas knocks in a cross ball towards Mario De Nooijer. Mario De Nooijer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Garry Buskermolen didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
6.47
Cesar Mendes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Henning Heggem. Henning Heggem lofts in a cross ball towards Heitor César. Heitor César outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Garry Buskermolen punches it away to safety.
10.56
Luciano Rivas clumsily knocks into Gian Matteo Valoti. Luciano Rivas is shown the yellow card! Gian Matteo Valoti stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.34
Rodrigo Veloso threads a neat ball through to Henning Heggem. Henning Heggem knocks in a cross ball towards Mario De Nooijer. With a superhuman jump, Mario De Nooijer connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but somehow Garry Buskermolen manages to keep it out.
16.45
Gian Matteo Valoti sees Wilfred Stam in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wilfred Stam shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
18.12
Paul Viscaal threads a neat ball through to Luke Rankin. Luke Rankin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Henning Heggem. Henning Heggem knocks in a cross ball towards Heitor César. Heitor César connects with a diving header. Garry Buskermolen easily picks it out of the air!
20.58
Gian Matteo Valoti flicks a high pass forward. Paul James controls it well on his chest. Paul James shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
21.11
Cesar Mendes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Heitor César. Heitor César chips the ball to his team mate, Henning Heggem. Henning Heggem shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Unione Sportiva Livorno are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
26.09
Paul Viscaal flicks the ball to his team mate, Luke Rankin. Luke Rankin flicks the ball to his team mate, Mario De Nooijer. Mario De Nooijer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Garry Buskermolen reads it well. Well saved!
30.18
J-Clau Fiorese barges into Paul James. The referee warns J-Clau Fiorese to calm down! Paul James stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.49
Rodrigo Veloso darts forward. Rodrigo Veloso knocks in a cross ball towards Heitor César. Heitor César beats his man to it with a header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
39.38
Tom van Vliet advances with the ball. Tom van Vliet makes a probing pass to Alberto Martinelli but he's offside!
40.25
Rodrigo Veloso catches Gareth Pearce on the ankles. The referee brings Rodrigo Veloso to one side and gives him a warning! Gareth Pearce hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.56
Tom van Vliet threads the ball through to Alberto Martinelli. Alberto Martinelli threads a neat, attacking ball through to Paul James. Paul James rockets a shot on goal. Cristian Capuano gets down and covers it.
44.29
Tiziano Chiesa threads the ball through to Giampiero Ongarato. Giampiero Ongarato flicks a high pass forward to Alberto Martinelli who brings the ball under control. Alberto Martinelli tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
Luke Rankin knocks the ball forward to Mario De Nooijer. Mario De Nooijer lofts in a cross ball towards Henning Heggem. With a superhuman jump, Henning Heggem connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Palermo appear unchanged since the first half. Unione Sportiva Livorno also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Unione Sportiva Livorno get the second half underway!
48.04
Luke Rankin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Henning Heggem. Henning Heggem whips in a cross ball towards Heitor César. Heitor César finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Heitor César scores for Unione Sportiva Livorno!!
51.33
Rodrigo Veloso threads the ball through to Mario De Nooijer. Mario De Nooijer shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Garry Buskermolen.
52.57
Rodrigo Veloso takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Gary Morrison gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
54.00
Rodrigo Veloso controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mario De Nooijer. Mario De Nooijer finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
59.38
Gian Matteo Valoti changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gian Matteo Valoti runs straight at the defence! Gian Matteo Valoti makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
60.56
Unione Sportiva Livorno have made 2 substitutions with Marcel Heiser replacing Luciano Rivas and Lars Turek replacing Henning Heggem .
61.60
Tom van Vliet chips the ball to his team mate, Alberto Martinelli. Alberto Martinelli lofts in a cross ball towards Paul James. Paul James gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Palermo!
65.30
Dennis Bögelund controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cesar Mendes. Cesar Mendes passes the ball forward to Mario De Nooijer. Mario De Nooijer knocks in a cross ball towards Lars Turek. With a superhuman jump, Lars Turek connects with the ball and heads it goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
77.11
Unione Sportiva Livorno have made a substitution with Bernabé Valencia replacing J-Clau Fiorese .
78.15
Bernabé Valencia makes a probing pass to Marcel Heiser. Marcel Heiser flicks a high ball forward to Heitor César who takes it down. Heitor César shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
81.53
Luke Rankin flicks a high pass forward. Lars Turek collects the pass. Lars Turek knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gary Morrison.
83.33
Gian Matteo Valoti sees space and advances. Gian Matteo Valoti finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Cristian Capuano manages to keep it out.
84.04
Luke Rankin threads a neat ball through to Heitor César. Heitor César knocks in a cross ball towards Mario De Nooijer. Mario De Nooijer whips the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Garry Buskermolen manages to keep it out.
89.44
Tom van Vliet deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul James. Paul James shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
Gian Matteo Valoti kicks a strong pass forward to Paul James. Paul James shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
4
12
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.9%
54.1%
Play Area
27%
48.6%
24.3%
Scorers
Paul James 62 | Heitor César 34, 48 Henning Heggem 45 Lars Turek 65 |
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Heitor César of Unione Sportiva Livorno |
Match Ratings
1. | Garry Buskermolen (GK) | 8 | |
2. | Delano Schenning (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Tiziano Chiesa (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Gary Morrison (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Giampiero Ongarato (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Gian Matteo Valoti (MID) | 7 | |
7. | Tom van Vliet (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Gareth Pearce (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Wilfred Stam (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Alberto Martinelli (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Paul James (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
12. | Massimo Agostini (MID) | 0 | |
13. | Franceco Abbruscato (MID) | 0 | |
14. | Simon Schulze (ATT) | 0 |
1. | Cristian Capuano (GK) | 6 | |
2. | J-Clau Fiorese (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Paul Viscaal (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Dennis Bögelund (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Rodrigo Veloso (MID) | 7 | |
6. | Luke Rankin (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Cesar Mendes (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Luciano Rivas (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
9. | Henning Heggem (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
10. | Mario De Nooijer (ATT) | 8 | |
11. | Heitor César (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
12. | Bernabé Valencia (DEF) | 6 | |
13. | Marcel Heiser (MID) | 6 | |
14. | Lars Turek (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |