Match Report


Unione Sportiva LivornoUnione Sportiva Livorno     AC MilanAC Milan
Mark BerryMark Berry Tony Schofield Tony Schofield
Eugenio PrietoE. Prieto77
G
1
G
63Lamberto MatzuzziL. Matzuzzi
Scott RufusS. Rufus75
D
2
D
68Kasper JensenK. Jensen
Rosario PavanR. Pavan73
D
captain3captain
D
70Mirco PellegriniM. Pellegrini
Romero P. VicenteR. Vicente73
D
4
D
69Adam TilerA. Tiler
Giuliano RoccoG. Rocco67
D
5
D
69Fabiano StercheleF. Sterchele
Duarte RodriquezD. Rodriquez87
M
6
M
69Gerardo SantosG. Santos
Enzo TarantinoE. Tarantino81
M
7
M
69Gianfranco BeninG. Benin
Felipe BlancoF. Blanco80
M
8
M
69Alessandro La MarcaA. La Marca
Liam WrightL. Wright73
A
9
A
67Guy FrauG. Frau
Carmine BiliottiC. Biliotti77
A
10
A
72Sergio FogliaS. Foglia
Nuno AnayaN. Anaya76
A
11
A
82Pier G. BenussiP. Benussi
 
Wladimiro SaudatiW. Saudati70
A
12
A
58Mauro OliviM. Olivi
Liam CastellazziL. Castellazzi75
M
13
M
64Marcello MarsalaM. Marsala
Cesare PintonC. Pinton62
A
14
D
64Marvin BlackM. Black

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Armando Picchi where Unione Sportiva Livorno play host to AC Milan. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Unione Sportiva Livorno are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while AC Milan appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dayo Bennardo.


0.00
AC Milan start the match!
2.36
Adam Tiler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianfranco Benin. Gianfranco Benin makes an attacking run forward. Gianfranco Benin knocks in a cross ball towards Pier G. Benussi. Pier G. Benussi makes a convincing header. Magnificent save by Eugenio Prieto!
3.27
Duarte Rodriquez knocks the ball to his team mate, Nuno Anaya. Nuno Anaya shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Lamberto Matzuzzi.
4.29
Enzo Tarantino takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Fabiano Sterchele reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
9.18
Felipe Blanco hits a low pass to Liam Wright. Liam Wright lofts in a cross ball towards Felipe Blanco. Felipe Blanco connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
14.34
Duarte Rodriquez makes a simple pass to Carmine Biliotti. Carmine Biliotti finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
20.46
Rosario Pavan plays the ball forward to Felipe Blanco. Felipe Blanco knocks the ball forward to Duarte Rodriquez. Duarte Rodriquez shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.18
Gerardo Santos plays the ball forward to Alessandro La Marca. Alessandro La Marca knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.03
Mirco Pellegrini knocks the ball forward to Alessandro La Marca. Alessandro La Marca flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Foglia controls it well on his chest. Sergio Foglia skips past Enzo Tarantino! Sergio Foglia cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
26.08
Duarte Rodriquez brings the ball forward. Duarte Rodriquez whips in a cross ball towards Carmine Biliotti. Carmine Biliotti flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
33.22
Gerardo Santos kicks a strong pass forward to Sergio Foglia. Sergio Foglia whips in a cross ball towards Pier G. Benussi. Pier G. Benussi connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Eugenio Prieto is on top of it.
40.37
Adam Tiler flicks a high ball forward to Gerardo Santos who takes it down. Gerardo Santos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Romero P. Vicente.
42.29
Gerardo Santos flicks the ball to his team mate, Alessandro La Marca. Alessandro La Marca knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Giuliano Rocco.
44.02
Pier G. Benussi flicks the ball to his team mate, Alessandro La Marca. Alessandro La Marca knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Unione Sportiva Livorno kick off and get the second half underway!
47.35
Adam Tiler knocks the ball to his team mate, Sergio Foglia. Sergio Foglia whips in a cross ball towards Guy Frau. Guy Frau is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is shockingly off target!
48.04
Kasper Jensen sees Gerardo Santos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gerardo Santos flicks the ball to his team mate, Guy Frau. Guy Frau knocks in a cross ball towards Gianfranco Benin. Gianfranco Benin finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
51.55
Felipe Blanco passes the ball forward to Liam Wright. Liam Wright whips in a cross ball towards Enzo Tarantino. Enzo Tarantino heads the ball goalwards but is denied by Lamberto Matzuzzi. Excellent save.
55.28
Enzo Tarantino sees space and advances. Enzo Tarantino puts a great ball through. Carmine Biliotti runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
61.36
Gerardo Santos kicks a strong pass forward to Sergio Foglia. Sergio Foglia skips past Rosario Pavan! Sergio Foglia rockets a shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
65.22
Felipe Blanco knocks the ball forward to Carmine Biliotti. Carmine Biliotti lofts in a cross ball towards Liam Wright. Liam Wright makes a convincing header. Lamberto Matzuzzi is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
71.14
Duarte Rodriquez chips the ball to his team mate, Felipe Blanco. Felipe Blanco lofts in a cross ball towards Nuno Anaya. Nuno Anaya finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
72.40
Adam Tiler plays the ball forward to Sergio Foglia. Sergio Foglia sees Guy Frau in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Guy Frau knocks in a cross ball towards Alessandro La Marca. Alessandro La Marca knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
75.06
Gianfranco Benin flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Foglia collects the pass. Sergio Foglia knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Romero P. Vicente.
77.28
Unione Sportiva Livorno have made a substitution with Liam Castellazzi replacing Nuno Anaya .AC Milan have made 2 substitutions with Marcello Marsala replacing Gerardo Santos and Marvin Black replacing Adam Tiler .
81.08
Scott Rufus flicks a high pass forward. Carmine Biliotti controls it well on his chest. Carmine Biliotti knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alessandro La Marca.
83.31
With great vision, Fabiano Sterchele plays the ball forward to Gianfranco Benin. Gianfranco Benin threads a neat ball through to Pier G. Benussi. Pier G. Benussi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Romero P. Vicente.
84.53
Gianfranco Benin knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcello Marsala. Marcello Marsala knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eugenio Prieto who gathers it comfortably.
87.02
Scott Rufus flicks a high pass forward to Carmine Biliotti who brings the ball under control. Carmine Biliotti whips in a cross ball towards Liam Wright. Fabiano Sterchele hacks Liam Wright from behind! Liam Wright appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
89.12
Mirco Pellegrini clumsily knocks into Felipe Blanco. The referee calls over Mirco Pellegrini and shows him a yellow card! Felipe Blanco runs off the knock.
90.00
Enzo Tarantino clumsily knocks into Gianfranco Benin. Enzo Tarantino is shown the yellow card! Gianfranco Benin runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Unione Sportiva Livorno

AC Milan
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.5%
57.5%
Play Area
27.4%
47.9%
24.7%

Scorers
Carmine Biliotti 14, 26
Liam Wright 65
Sergio Foglia 22
Alessandro La Marca 72

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Carmine Biliotti of Unione Sportiva Livorno

Match Ratings
1.Eugenio Prieto (GK)
6
2.Scott Rufus (DEF)
6
3.Rosario Pavan (DEF)
6
4.Romero P. Vicente (DEF)
6
5.Giuliano Rocco (DEF)
6
6.Duarte Rodriquez (MID)
7
7.Enzo Tarantino (MID)yellow card
6
8.Felipe Blanco (MID)
6
9.Liam Wright (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Carmine Biliotti (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Nuno Anaya (ATT)
6
 
12.Wladimiro Saudati (ATT)
0
13.Liam Castellazzi (MID)
6
14.Cesare Pinton (ATT)
0

1.Lamberto Matzuzzi (GK)
6
2.Kasper Jensen (DEF)
6
3.Mirco Pellegrini (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Adam Tiler (DEF)
6
5.Fabiano Sterchele (DEF)
6
6.Gerardo Santos (MID)
6
7.Gianfranco Benin (MID)
6
8.Alessandro La Marca (MID)goal scored
8
9.Guy Frau (ATT)
6
10.Sergio Foglia (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Pier G. Benussi (ATT)
6
 
12.Mauro Olivi (ATT)
0
13.Marcello Marsala (MID)
6
14.Marvin Black (DEF)
6