Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Armando Picchi where Unione Sportiva Livorno play host to Roma. 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 Roma appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gian Paolo Lafortezza.
The pitch is in good condition.
Unione Sportiva Livorno are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Roma appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gian Paolo Lafortezza.
0.00
0-0Unione Sportiva Livorno kick off the first half!
3.24
0-0Kevin Fernandes threads a neat ball through to Gavin Caldwell. Gavin Caldwell makes a probing pass to Marco Zilic. Marco Zilic advances inside the box! Marco Zilic shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
6.17
Enzo Tarantino sees Carmine Biliotti in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carmine Biliotti sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Matthew Gargo!
9.22
0-1Kevin Fernandes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arek Rzasa. Arek Rzasa kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Caldwell. Gavin Caldwell lofts in a cross ball towards Haukur Thorvardarson. Haukur Thorvardarson whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Eugenio Prieto with no chance!! Goal for Roma!
12.06
0-1Elena Verges passes the ball forward to Anthony Jurcic. Anthony Jurcic knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.30
Elena Verges kicks a strong pass forward to Chris King. Chris King makes a simple pass to Gavin Caldwell. Gavin Caldwell whips in a cross ball towards Marco Zilic. Marco Zilic makes a convincing header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
18.42
Chris King chips the ball to his team mate, Anthony Jurcic. Anthony Jurcic knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.29
0-2Elena Verges clumsily knocks into Carmine Biliotti. The referee brings Elena Verges to one side and gives him a warning! Carmine Biliotti runs off the knock.
27.17
0-2Elena Verges passes the ball forward to Haukur Thorvardarson. Haukur Thorvardarson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
28.47
Nuno Anaya hits a low pass to Carmine Biliotti. Carmine Biliotti shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
33.45
Corrado Atzori deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Liam Castellazzi. Liam Castellazzi shoots from 20 yards but Matthew Gargo reads it well. Well saved!
34.47
Kevin Fernandes runs forward with the ball. Kevin Fernandes knocks the ball to his team mate, Ian Moss. Ian Moss lofts in a cross ball towards Arek Rzasa. Arek Rzasa connects with a diving header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
38.07
0-2The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
40.58
Kevin Fernandes plays the ball forward to Marco Zilic. Marco Zilic shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Unione Sportiva Livorno appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-3-1 formation. Roma appear unchanged since the first half. The Unione Sportiva Livorno players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Roma start the second half!
47.49
Ian Moss comes in with a late challenge on Enzo Tarantino. The referee calls over Ian Moss and warns him to calm down! Enzo Tarantino runs off the knock.
51.22
0-2Chris King flicks a high pass forward. Haukur Thorvardarson collects the pass. Haukur Thorvardarson lofts in a cross ball towards Arek Rzasa. Arek Rzasa directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball strikes Romero P. Vicente's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
52.38
0-2Chris King takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Haukur Thorvardarson strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
53.55
Elena Verges makes a simple pass to Anthony Jurcic. Anthony Jurcic lofts in a cross ball towards Chris King. Chris King jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Eugenio Prieto punches it away to safety.
55.09
Enzo Tarantino kicks a strong pass forward to Corrado Atzori. Corrado Atzori shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
60.45
0-2Unione Sportiva Livorno have made a substitution with Anselmo Zinnari replacing Liam Castellazzi .Roma have made a substitution with Ramzi Messahel replacing Ian Moss .
61.54
0-2Seeing a gap ahead, Rolf Gruber plays the ball forward to Enzo Tarantino. Enzo Tarantino makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anselmo Zinnari but he's offside!
63.35
0-2Enzo Tarantino comes in with a late challenge on Anthony Jurcic. The referee calls over Enzo Tarantino and warns him to calm down! Anthony Jurcic carries on, but is struggling a bit.
65.56
Harry Bridges flicks a high pass forward. Corrado Atzori collects the pass. Corrado Atzori threads a neat ball through to Rolf Gruber. Rolf Gruber whips in a cross ball towards Anselmo Zinnari. Anselmo Zinnari flicks the ball with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
67.26
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
69.42
Tom Genaux pushes mid-way up the pitch. Tom Genaux flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Jurcic holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Anthony Jurcic knocks in a cross ball towards Arek Rzasa. Arek Rzasa directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent block by Rosario Pavan!
71.39
0-2Enzo Tarantino hacks Ramzi Messahel from behind! Enzo Tarantino is shown the yellow card! Ramzi Messahel stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.32
With vision, Ramzi Messahel laces a weighted ball forward to Anthony Jurcic. Anthony Jurcic knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eugenio Prieto who gathers it comfortably.
77.12
Unione Sportiva Livorno have made a substitution with Lamberto Rivalta replacing Corrado Atzori .
79.33
Kevin Fernandes threads the ball through to Chris King. Chris King deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Haukur Thorvardarson. Haukur Thorvardarson lofts in a cross ball towards Ramzi Messahel. Ramzi Messahel outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Ramzi Messahel scores for Roma!!
87.19
Lamberto Rivalta flicks the ball to his team mate, Enzo Tarantino. Enzo Tarantino kicks a strong pass forward to Rolf Gruber but the referee indicates it's offside!
89.13
Gavin Caldwell hits a low pass to Anthony Jurcic. Anthony Jurcic tries a spectacular long range effort. Good keeping from Eugenio Prieto as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
90.00
0-3Chris King takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Carmine Biliotti gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
3
8
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
30.1%
45.8%
24.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Marco Zilic of Roma |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Eugenio Prieto (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Scott Rufus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rosario Pavan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Harry Bridges (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Romero P. Vicente (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Corrado Atzori (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Enzo Tarantino (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Liam Castellazzi (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Rolf Gruber (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Carmine Biliotti (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Nuno Anaya (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Anselmo Zinnari (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Wladimiro Saudati (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Lamberto Rivalta (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Matthew Gargo (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Kevin Fernandes (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Elena Verges (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Tom Genaux (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gavin Caldwell (MID) | 8 | |
| 6. | Chris King (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Ian Moss (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Arek Rzasa (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Marco Zilic (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Haukur Thorvardarson (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Anthony Jurcic (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ramzi Messahel (MID) | | 8 |
| 13. | Mario Ferreira (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ivan Ruiz (DEF) | 0 | |