Match Report


PalermoPalermo     Unione Sportiva LivornoUnione Sportiva Livorno
Lennart StraarupLennart Straarup Computer Player Computer Player
Gary JohnstoneG. Johnstone70
G
captain1
G
61Nunzio AntonelliniN. Antonellini
Francesco G. De GasperiF. De Gasperi67
D
2
D
64Giorgio GuastalvinoG. Guastalvino
Oscar BaioccoO. Baiocco67
D
3
D
61Don McNeillD. McNeill
Antonio MoutinhoA. Moutinho65
D
4
D
59Marino Di LivioM. Di Livio
Jose E. De SanzoJ. De Sanzo64
D
5captain
D
58Rodolfo SolerR. Soler
Paolo MinottiP. Minotti68
M
6
M
69Vittorio BiagioniV. Biagioni
Arno RummeniggeA. Rummenigge66
M
7
M
68Garry HupkesG. Hupkes
Adrian BalliA. Balli61
M
8
M
62Mirco CrovariM. Crovari
Fabian Natale SgrignaF. Sgrigna66
A
9
M
60Duarte PostigaD. Postiga
David RegoD. Rego65
A
10
A
75Tomas MondiniT. Mondini
Thomas HelmerT. Helmer67
A
11
A
61Cristian MiglioriniC. Migliorini
 
Moreno GravaM. Grava61
A
12
D
57Mariano CannavaroM. Cannavaro
William FayolleW. Fayolle48
D
13
G
56Ivone CorsiI. Corsi
Giordano ColonneseG. Colonnese61
G
14
D
54Mariano DanottiM. Danotti

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at La Favorita where Palermo play host to Unione Sportiva Livorno. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Palermo 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 Benedetto Del Grosso.


0.00
Unione Sportiva Livorno kick off and get the first half underway!
6.10
With great vision, Rodolfo Soler plays the ball forward to Garry Hupkes. Garry Hupkes chips the ball to his team mate, Vittorio Biagioni. Vittorio Biagioni lofts in a cross ball towards Tomas Mondini. Tomas Mondini connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Gary Johnstone manages to gather it.
8.00
Adrian Balli flicks the ball to his team mate, David Rego. David Rego knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Giorgio Guastalvino.
12.27
Garry Hupkes threads the ball through to Duarte Postiga. Duarte Postiga flicks a high pass forward. Tomas Mondini controls it well on his chest. Tomas Mondini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cristian Migliorini but he's offside!
14.07
Paolo Minotti comes in with a late challenge on Cristian Migliorini. Paolo Minotti is given a warning by the referee! Cristian Migliorini stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.45
Palermo appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
20.08
Don McNeill catches David Rego on the ankles. The referee calls over Don McNeill and warns him to calm down! David Rego hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.38
Arno Rummenigge passes the ball forward to David Rego. David Rego whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Helmer. Thomas Helmer shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Nunzio Antonellini gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
36.16
Mirco Crovari knocks the ball forward to Tomas Mondini. Tomas Mondini knocks in a cross ball towards Vittorio Biagioni. Vittorio Biagioni makes a looping header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gary Johnstone with no chance!! Goal for Unione Sportiva Livorno!
42.13
Antonio Moutinho clumsily knocks into Cristian Migliorini. Antonio Moutinho is shown the yellow card! Cristian Migliorini hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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
Palermo kick off!
51.36
Marino Di Livio hits a low pass to Vittorio Biagioni. Vittorio Biagioni makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tomas Mondini. Tomas Mondini knocks in a cross ball towards Cristian Migliorini. Cristian Migliorini makes a convincing header. What a cracker!! Gary Johnstone had no chance!! Goal for Unione Sportiva Livorno!
55.31
Antonio Moutinho knocks the ball to his team mate, David Rego. David Rego knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nunzio Antonellini who gathers it comfortably.
59.04
Adrian Balli flicks a high pass forward to Fabian Natale Sgrigna who brings the ball under control. Fabian Natale Sgrigna shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
61.25
Oscar Baiocco barges into Tomas Mondini. Oscar Baiocco is shown the yellow card! Tomas Mondini runs off the knock.
63.58
Paolo Minotti kicks a strong pass forward to Fabian Natale Sgrigna. Fabian Natale Sgrigna finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
67.52
Without breaking stride, Garry Hupkes plays the ball forward to Tomas Mondini. Tomas Mondini makes a pass forward but Cristian Migliorini makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
69.32
Antonio Moutinho flicks a high pass forward to Adrian Balli who brings the ball under control. Adrian Balli flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Minotti holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paolo Minotti knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marino Di Livio.
78.52
Arno Rummenigge catches Don McNeill on the ankles. Arno Rummenigge is warned by the referee! Don McNeill runs off the knock.
83.03
Arno Rummenigge makes a beautiful solo run. Arno Rummenigge controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. What a cracker!! Nunzio Antonellini had no chance!! Goal for Palermo!
89.44
Antonio Moutinho decides to run forward with the ball. Antonio Moutinho kicks a strong pass forward to Adrian Balli. Adrian Balli whips in a cross ball towards David Rego. David Rego heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Palermo!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Palermo

Unione Sportiva Livorno
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
1
0
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.1%
43.9%
Play Area
28.8%
43.9%
27.3%

Scorers
Arno Rummenigge 83
David Rego 89
Vittorio Biagioni 36
Cristian Migliorini 51

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Arno Rummenigge of Palermo

Match Ratings