Match Report


SampdoriaSampdoria     Unione Sportiva LivornoUnione Sportiva Livorno
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Achille ZampagnaA. Zampagna71
G
1
G
61Nunzio AntonelliniN. Antonellini
Paulo MendesP. Mendes68
D
2
D
64Giorgio GuastalvinoG. Guastalvino
Alfredo NistaA. Nista58
D
3
D
61Don McNeillD. McNeill
Giuliano BoneraG. Bonera57
D
4captain
D
59Marino Di LivioM. Di Livio
Alfredo SassanelliA. Sassanelli52
D
5
D
58Rodolfo SolerR. Soler
Pierluigi AlessiP. Alessi68
M
6
M
69Vittorio BiagioniV. Biagioni
Amedeo CudiniA. Cudini65
M
captain7
M
68Garry HupkesG. Hupkes
Emiliano FabrisE. Fabris65
M
8
M
61Mirco CrovariM. Crovari
Guillermo CortesG. Cortes71
A
9
M
60Duarte PostigaD. Postiga
Bart WitschgeB. Witschge69
A
10
A
75Tomas MondiniT. Mondini
Alejandro SulloA. Sullo67
A
11
A
61Cristian MiglioriniC. Migliorini
 
Henry BenjaminH. Benjamin66
G
12
D
57Mariano CannavaroM. Cannavaro
Alfonso BeghettoA. Beghetto66
G
13
G
56Ivone CorsiI. Corsi
Emanuele MaiuriE. Maiuri64
A
14
D
54Mariano DanottiM. Danotti

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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Stadio Luigi Ferraris where Sampdoria play host to Unione Sportiva Livorno. A crowd of 9,554 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sampdoria are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Unione Sportiva Livorno appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Zerbini Rossi.


0.00
Sampdoria get the match underway!
2.39
Alejandro Sullo hacks Rodolfo Soler from behind! The referee calls over Alejandro Sullo and shows him a yellow card! Rodolfo Soler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
3.17
Amedeo Cudini flicks a high pass forward. Guillermo Cortes collects the pass. Guillermo Cortes cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Guillermo Cortes provides some space. He shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
8.10
Alfredo Nista flicks a high pass forward to Pierluigi Alessi who brings the ball under control. Pierluigi Alessi flicks a high pass forward to Amedeo Cudini who brings the ball under control. Amedeo Cudini runs straight at the defence! Amedeo Cudini cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Amedeo Cudini!
12.46
Alfredo Nista hits a low pass to Giuliano Bonera. Giuliano Bonera sees Bart Witschge in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bart Witschge skips past Rodolfo Soler! Bart Witschge looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's there!! Nunzio Antonellini has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
22.03
Pierluigi Alessi takes the throw-in. Paulo Mendes knocks the ball forward to Bart Witschge. Bart Witschge shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Nunzio Antonellini manages to gather it.
26.43
Mirco Crovari makes a simple pass to Garry Hupkes. Garry Hupkes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Achille Zampagna who gathers it comfortably.
27.56
Alfredo Nista threads a neat ball through to Emiliano Fabris. Emiliano Fabris makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bart Witschge. Bart Witschge plays a one-two with Emiliano Fabris and advances towards the goal... Bart Witschge cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
42.55
Mirco Crovari brings the ball forward. Mirco Crovari knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Achille Zampagna who gathers it comfortably.
44.38
Duarte Postiga darts forward. Duarte Postiga shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sampdoria have changed their lineup with Henry Benjamin replacing Paulo Mendes. Unione Sportiva Livorno appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Unione Sportiva Livorno kick off!
49.46
Alfredo Sassanelli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guillermo Cortes. Showing composure, Guillermo Cortes laces a through ball forward to Alejandro Sullo. Alejandro Sullo plays a scrappy one-two with Pierluigi Alessi and stumbles forward towards the goal... Alejandro Sullo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
54.14
Marino Di Livio runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Marino Di Livio knocks in a cross ball towards Mirco Crovari. Mirco Crovari connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Achille Zampagna didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
55.34
Marino Di Livio flicks a high ball forward to Cristian Migliorini who takes it down. Cristian Migliorini knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Giuliano Bonera.
57.38
Giuliano Bonera makes a beautiful solo run. Giuliano Bonera lofts in a cross ball towards Emiliano Fabris. Emiliano Fabris gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.08
Sampdoria have made 2 substitutions with Alfonso Beghetto replacing Bart Witschge and Emanuele Maiuri replacing Alejandro Sullo .
63.08
Giuliano Bonera deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Nista. Alfredo Nista deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alfonso Beghetto. Alfonso Beghetto shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
67.35
Amedeo Cudini makes an attacking run forward. Amedeo Cudini cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Amedeo Cudini provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Nunzio Antonellini is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
75.02
Marino Di Livio flicks a high pass forward. Duarte Postiga collects the pass. Duarte Postiga flicks a high pass forward to Tomas Mondini who brings the ball under control. Tomas Mondini plays a quick one-two with Cristian Migliorini and rushes in on goal... Tomas Mondini cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
79.08
Mirco Crovari takes a short throw-in bringing Vittorio Biagioni into play. Vittorio Biagioni kicks a strong pass forward to Tomas Mondini. Tomas Mondini plays a scrappy one-two with Cristian Migliorini and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Tomas Mondini provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but Achille Zampagna reads it well. Good save!
84.30
Emiliano Fabris hits a low pass to Guillermo Cortes. Guillermo Cortes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
85.15
Tomas Mondini brings the ball forward. Tomas Mondini makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Cristian Migliorini. Cristian Migliorini tries a spectacular strike. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
89.08
Pierluigi Alessi threads a neat ball through to Alfonso Beghetto. Alfonso Beghetto tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
Giuliano Bonera flicks a high pass forward. Amedeo Cudini controls it well on his chest. Amedeo Cudini flicks a high pass forward. Emiliano Fabris controls it well on his chest. Emiliano Fabris skips past Giorgio Guastalvino! Some silky footwork from Emiliano Fabris provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Emiliano Fabris scores for Sampdoria!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Sampdoria

Unione Sportiva Livorno
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
7
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.6%
42.4%
Play Area
28.8%
45.5%
25.8%

Scorers
Amedeo Cudini 8, 67
Bart Witschge 12
Emiliano Fabris 90
Tomas Mondini 75

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Amedeo Cudini of Sampdoria

Match Ratings