Match Report
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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Stadio Leonardo Garilli where Piacenza play host to Unione Sportiva Livorno. A crowd of 8,104 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Piacenza 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 Gionatha Firmani.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Piacenza 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 Gionatha Firmani.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Piacenza get the match underway!
4.40
0-0Nicola C. Balli hacks Paulo Rego from behind! The referee calls over Nicola C. Balli and shows him a yellow card! Paulo Rego hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.16
0-1Luciano Fontolan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paulo Rego. Paulo Rego flicks the ball to his team mate, Cristian Migliorini. Cristian Migliorini muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Wayne Moss with no chance!! Goal for Unione Sportiva Livorno!
26.51
0-1Paolo Gottardi changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Paolo Gottardi knocks in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Cortes. Marino Di Livio clumsily knocks into Rodolfo Cortes. Rodolfo Cortes appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
36.23
0-1Nicola C. Balli threads the ball through to Gavin Naylor. Gavin Naylor shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
38.45
0-1Paolo Gottardi hacks Mirco Crovari from behind! Paolo Gottardi is warned by the referee! Mirco Crovari runs off the knock.
45.00
Don McNeill kicks a strong pass forward to Garry Hupkes. Garry Hupkes hits a low pass to Paulo Rego. Paulo Rego plays a scrappy one-two with Ian Charles and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Paulo Rego provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Piacenza appear unchanged since the first half. Unione Sportiva Livorno also appear unchanged since the first half. The Piacenza players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Unione Sportiva Livorno kicking off!
47.39
0-1Nicola C. Balli kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Naylor. Gavin Naylor whips in a cross ball towards Datti Mohamed Paramatti. Datti Mohamed Paramatti makes a deft header. Cosimo Coscia gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
48.09
Paolo Gottardi sees Gavin Naylor in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin Naylor lofts in a cross ball towards Datti Mohamed Paramatti. Datti Mohamed Paramatti directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Cosimo Coscia!
53.58
0-1Marino Di Livio sees Ian Charles in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ian Charles flicks a high pass forward to Cristian Migliorini who brings the ball under control. Cristian Migliorini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.37
Florian Zola kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Naylor. Gavin Naylor knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cosimo Coscia who gathers it comfortably.
72.18
Florian Zola threads a neat ball through to Datti Mohamed Paramatti. Datti Mohamed Paramatti whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Naylor. Gavin Naylor shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
81.57
Mirco Crovari advances with the ball. Mirco Crovari knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paolo Grabbi.
85.48
Florian Zola sees Rodolfo Cortes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rodolfo Cortes edges inside the box! Rodolfo Cortes looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
Florian Zola threads a neat ball through to Datti Mohamed Paramatti. Datti Mohamed Paramatti makes a defence splitting pass to Gavin Naylor. Gavin Naylor takes a shot at goal. Gavin Naylor scores for Piacenza!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.7%
37.3%
Play Area
23.5%
51%
25.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rodolfo Cortes of Piacenza |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Wayne Moss (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Paolo Grabbi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alessandro Grandoni (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Duccio Piacentini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Fabian Natale Gautieri (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Paolo Gottardi (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Nicola C. Balli (MID) |  | 5 |
| 8. | Florian Zola (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Datti Mohamed Paramatti (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Rodolfo Cortes (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Gavin Naylor (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Nunzio Delli Carri (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Diogo Almeida (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Pierpaolo Ongarato (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Cosimo Coscia (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Giorgio Guastalvino (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Don McNeill (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Marino Di Livio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mariano Cannavaro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Garry Hupkes (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ian Charles (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Mirco Crovari (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Luciano Fontolan (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Cristian Migliorini (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Paulo Rego (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Nunzio Antonellini (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ivone Corsi (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ciro Cerioni (GK) | 0 | |