Match Report


Unione Sportiva LivornoUnione Sportiva Livorno     FiorentinaFiorentina
Joe SummersJoe Summers Computer Player Computer Player
Cristian CapuanoC. Capuano51
G
1
G
68Rodolfo RobbiatiR. Robbiati
J-Clau FioreseJ. Fiorese72
D
2
D
80Massimiliano SarliM. Sarli
Paul ViscaalP. Viscaal66
D
3
D
69Nicola RigoniN. Rigoni
Dennis BögelundD. Bögelund79
D
4captain
D
68Ciro PiangerelliC. Piangerelli
Rodrigo VelosoR. Veloso72
M
5
D
67Carmelo AmorusoC. Amoruso
Luke RankinL. Rankin74
M
6
M
70Gianluca CarboneG. Carbone
Cesar MendesC. Mendes80
M
7
M
65Alexandre OliveiraA. Oliveira
Luciano RivasL. Rivas74
M
8
A
82Goran SukerG. Suker
Alvaro BecerraA. Becerra76
A
9
A
64Massimiliano Di GiuliantonioM. Di Giuliantonio
Mario De NooijerM. De Nooijer73
A
10
A
62Walter LilloW. Lillo
Heitor CésarH. César83
A
captain11
A
60Raul DavanzanteR. Davanzante
 
Bernabé ValenciaB. Valencia67
D
12
M
63Piero BoselliP. Boselli
Lauren Bisan-E. DruonL. Druon77
M
13
M
57Simone ConticchioS. Conticchio
Hidetoshi YamazakiH. Yamazaki77
A
14
M
56Stefano PaschettaS. Paschetta

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Armando Picchi where Unione Sportiva Livorno play host to Fiorentina. A crowd of 19,811 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Unione Sportiva Livorno are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Fiorentina appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Corrado Fuser.


0.00
Unione Sportiva Livorno kick off and get the first half underway!
3.59
Dennis Bögelund passes the ball forward to Luke Rankin. Luke Rankin passes the ball forward to Alvaro Becerra. Alvaro Becerra knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicola Rigoni.
10.24
Cesar Mendes flicks a high ball forward to Mario De Nooijer who gracefully takes it down. Mario De Nooijer finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Rodolfo Robbiati comfortably smothers it!
14.24
Nicola Rigoni knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Oliveira. Alexandre Oliveira makes a probing pass to Massimiliano Di Giuliantonio. Massimiliano Di Giuliantonio deftly passes the ball to Walter Lillo, releasing him through on goal. Walter Lillo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
15.53
Alexandre Oliveira threads a neat ball through to Raul Davanzante. Raul Davanzante lofts in a cross ball towards Massimiliano Di Giuliantonio. Massimiliano Di Giuliantonio is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The shot is on target but blocked by J-Clau Fiorese. That should have been a goal!
20.14
Dennis Bögelund chips the ball to his team mate, Cesar Mendes. Cesar Mendes passes the ball forward to Alvaro Becerra. Alvaro Becerra whips in a cross ball towards Heitor César. Heitor César rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Rodolfo Robbiati with no chance!! Goal for Unione Sportiva Livorno!
27.10
Nicola Rigoni passes the ball forward to Alexandre Oliveira. Seeing a gap ahead, Alexandre Oliveira plays the ball forward to Raul Davanzante. Raul Davanzante rushes past Paul Viscaal! Raul Davanzante looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is miles over!
28.00
Luke Rankin flicks a high pass forward. Heitor César controls it well on his chest. Heitor César lofts in a cross ball towards Mario De Nooijer. Mario De Nooijer makes a deft header. Rodolfo Robbiati manages to gather it comfortably.
36.57
Rodrigo Veloso chips the ball to his team mate, Mario De Nooijer. Mario De Nooijer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Massimiliano Sarli.
39.08
Carmelo Amoruso knocks the ball to his team mate, Gianluca Carbone. Gianluca Carbone chips the ball to his team mate, Walter Lillo. Walter Lillo controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Raul Davanzante through on goal. Some good footwork from Raul Davanzante provides some space. He shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
40.32
Alvaro Becerra catches Ciro Piangerelli on the ankles. Alvaro Becerra is given a warning by the referee! Ciro Piangerelli stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.33
Rodrigo Veloso flicks a high pass forward. Mario De Nooijer controls it well on his chest. Mario De Nooijer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rodolfo Robbiati who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Unione Sportiva Livorno appear unchanged since the first half. Fiorentina also appear unchanged since the first half. The Fiorentina players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Fiorentina kick off!
47.25
Alexandre Oliveira passes the ball forward to Goran Suker. Goran Suker shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
48.53
Gianluca Carbone clumsily knocks into Luke Rankin. The referee calls over Gianluca Carbone and warns him to calm down! Luke Rankin runs off the knock.
51.45
J-Clau Fiorese makes a strong solo run forward. J-Clau Fiorese passes the ball forward to Alvaro Becerra. Alvaro Becerra controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Rodolfo Robbiati smothers it!
55.40
Luke Rankin 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 Alvaro Becerra. With a superhuman jump, Alvaro Becerra 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. Goal!!
59.08
Dennis Bögelund deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cesar Mendes. Cesar Mendes runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Cesar Mendes knocks in a cross ball towards Mario De Nooijer. With a superhuman jump, Mario De Nooijer connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
61.08
Unione Sportiva Livorno have made 2 substitutions with Lauren Bisan-E. Druon replacing Luciano Rivas and Hidetoshi Yamazaki replacing Heitor César .
65.57
Paul Viscaal takes it forward alone. Paul Viscaal knocks the ball forward to Mario De Nooijer. Mario De Nooijer lofts in a cross ball towards Alvaro Becerra. Alvaro Becerra jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Alvaro Becerra scores for Unione Sportiva Livorno!!
69.13
Nicola Rigoni hits a low pass to Alexandre Oliveira. Alexandre Oliveira threads a neat ball through to Goran Suker. Goran Suker edges inside the box! Goran Suker takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Cristian Capuano has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
75.33
Cesar Mendes threads a neat ball through to Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki whips in a cross ball towards Alvaro Becerra. Alvaro Becerra rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Magnificent save by Rodolfo Robbiati!
77.57
Unione Sportiva Livorno have made a substitution with Bernabé Valencia replacing J-Clau Fiorese .
78.64
Alexandre Oliveira brings the ball forward. Alexandre Oliveira finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
81.19
Mario De Nooijer catches Nicola Rigoni on the ankles. The referee calls over Mario De Nooijer and warns him to calm down! Nicola Rigoni hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.28
Dennis Bögelund flicks a high pass forward to Lauren Bisan-E. Druon who brings the ball under control. Lauren Bisan-E. Druon sees space and advances. Lauren Bisan-E. Druon shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
89.44
Gianluca Carbone kicks a strong pass forward to Goran Suker. Goran Suker advances inside the box! Goran Suker strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Goran Suker!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Unione Sportiva Livorno

Fiorentina
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58%
42%
Play Area
30.4%
39.1%
30.4%

Scorers
Heitor César 20
Alvaro Becerra 55, 66
Mario De Nooijer 59
Goran Suker 69, 89

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alvaro Becerra of Unione Sportiva Livorno

Match Ratings