Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Armando Picchi where Unione Sportiva Livorno play host to Brescia. A crowd of 8,911 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Unione Sportiva Livorno are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Brescia appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gian Matteo Gilardino.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Unione Sportiva Livorno are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Brescia appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gian Matteo Gilardino.
0.00
The whistle blows and Unione Sportiva Livorno kick off!
2.03
Garry Hupkes flicks a high pass forward to Cristian Migliorini who brings the ball under control. Cristian Migliorini controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Vito Calderoni gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
3.24
Giorgio Guastalvino flicks the ball to his team mate, Cristian Migliorini. Cristian Migliorini plays a scrappy one-two with Paulo Rego and stumbles forward towards the goal... Piero Mazzantini hacks Cristian Migliorini from behind! Cristian Migliorini appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
4.04
Luciano Fontolan knocks the ball forward to Garry Hupkes. Garry Hupkes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Danilo Bertarelli.
6.27
Piero Mazzantini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Danilo Bertarelli. Danilo Bertarelli advances with the ball. Danilo Bertarelli passes the ball forward to Giovanni Galeoto. Marino Di Livio catches Giovanni Galeoto on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
15.41
Attilio Benussi knocks the ball forward to Sean Pinzi. Sean Pinzi runs straight at the defence! Sean Pinzi rockets a shot on goal but somehow Cosimo Coscia manages to keep it out.
18.15
Marino Di Livio surges forward with the ball. Marino Di Livio flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Rego collects the pass. Paulo Rego makes a great pass forward. Luciano Fontolan runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
21.18
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
22.27
Danilo Bertarelli hits a low pass to Attilio Benussi. With vision, Attilio Benussi laces a weighted ball forward to Arturo Giannichedda. Arturo Giannichedda knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.35
Arturo Giannichedda hacks Luciano Fontolan from behind! Arturo Giannichedda is warned by the referee! Luciano Fontolan runs off the knock.
27.27
Piero Mazzantini makes a simple pass to Wladimiro Casale. Wladimiro Casale knocks the ball forward to Arturo Giannichedda. Arturo Giannichedda advances inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Arturo Giannichedda provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it's well over the bar!
32.19
Wladimiro Casale chips the ball to his team mate, Sean Pinzi. Sean Pinzi kicks a strong pass forward to Giovanni Galeoto but the referee indicates it's offside!
36.51
Lamberto Franceschetti hits a low pass to Arturo Giannichedda. Arturo Giannichedda knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Giorgio Guastalvino.
38.13
Garry Hupkes receives the ball from a throw-in from Giorgio Guastalvino. Garry Hupkes flicks a high ball forward to Paulo Rego who takes it down. Paulo Rego knocks in a cross ball towards Cristian Migliorini. With a superhuman jump, Cristian Migliorini connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Vito Calderoni punches it away to safety.
40.05
Luciano Fontolan chips the ball to his team mate, Yuri Delli Carri. Yuri Delli Carri knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Wladimiro Casale.
44.15
Marino Di Livio darts forward. Marino Di Livio makes a simple pass to Paulo Rego. Paulo Rego tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
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. Brescia also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Brescia start the second half!
47.19
Piero Mazzantini flicks a high pass forward. Giovanni Galeoto holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Giovanni Galeoto lofts in a cross ball towards Ivone Ferron. Ivone Ferron outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
53.52
Arturo Giannichedda changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Arturo Giannichedda knocks in a cross ball towards Lamberto Franceschetti. Lamberto Franceschetti makes a convincing header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
59.06
Ian Charles threads a neat ball through to Paulo Rego. Paulo Rego knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Wladimiro Casale.
60.28
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
61.10
Mariano Cannavaro makes a strong solo run forward. Mariano Cannavaro flicks a high ball forward to Paulo Rego who takes it down. Paulo Rego knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Danilo Bertarelli.
63.54
Arturo Giannichedda darts forward. Arturo Giannichedda passes the ball forward but Giacomo Grassadonia is offside!
66.33
Don McNeill threads the ball through to Ian Charles. Ian Charles deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cristian Migliorini. Cristian Migliorini whips in a cross ball towards Paulo Rego. Paulo Rego is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies just wide!
67.28
Lamberto Franceschetti catches Mariano Cannavaro on the ankles. Lamberto Franceschetti is given a warning by the referee! Mariano Cannavaro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.52
Luciano Fontolan flicks a high ball forward to Cristian Migliorini who takes it down. Cristian Migliorini knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Paulo Rego is offside!
78.15
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
79.48
Garry Hupkes sees space and advances. Garry Hupkes shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
81.06
Luciano Fontolan threads a neat ball through to Ian Charles. Ian Charles rushes past Piero Mazzantini! Ian Charles side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
83.08
Mariano Cannavaro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yuri Delli Carri. Yuri Delli Carri hits a low pass to Garry Hupkes. Garry Hupkes lofts in a cross ball towards Ian Charles. Ian Charles heads the ball goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
90.00
Luciano Fontolan threads a neat ball through to Ian Charles. Ian Charles cuts inside the box! Ian Charles makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Vito Calderoni is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
65.9%
34.1%
Play Area
26.8%
47.6%
25.6%
Scorers
| Ian Charles 83, 90 | Ivone Ferron 47 Lamberto Franceschetti 54 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ian Charles of Unione Sportiva Livorno |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Cosimo Coscia (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Giorgio Guastalvino (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Don McNeill (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Marino Di Livio (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Mariano Cannavaro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Garry Hupkes (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Ian Charles (MID) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 8. | Luciano Fontolan (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Yuri Delli Carri (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Cristian Migliorini (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Paulo Rego (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Nunzio Antonellini (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ivone Corsi (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ciro Cerioni (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Vito Calderoni (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Wladimiro Casale (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Piero Mazzantini (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Danilo Bertarelli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ivone Ferron (MID) | ![]() | 7 |
| 6. | Attilio Benussi (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Arturo Giannichedda (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Lamberto Franceschetti (MID) | ![]() | 7 |
| 9. | Giovanni Galeoto (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Giacomo Grassadonia (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Sean Pinzi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Cleto Schenardi (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jan Vennegoor Meijndershagen (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Antonino Campedelli (MID) | 0 | |









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