Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Armando Picchi where Unione Sportiva Livorno play host to Perugia. A crowd of 9,230 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Unione Sportiva Livorno are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Perugia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pietro Nervo.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Unione Sportiva Livorno are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Perugia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pietro Nervo.
0.00
The first half starts with Unione Sportiva Livorno kicking off!
3.35
Francis Wimbee flicks a high pass forward to Gianmarco Gorgone who brings the ball under control. Gianmarco Gorgone plays a scrappy one-two with Wladimiro Ripa and advances towards the goal... Gianmarco Gorgone makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
4.15
Francis Wimbee makes a beautiful solo run. Francis Wimbee sees Wladimiro Ripa just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Wladimiro Ripa tries a spectacular strike his aim is horrendously poor!
12.20
Ralph Haynes makes a simple pass to Youssef Coly. Youssef Coly sees Tonino Ballotta in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tonino Ballotta whips in a cross ball towards Youssef Coly. Youssef Coly outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
15.55
Ian Charles takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Don McNeill. Don McNeill flicks a high pass forward. Ian Charles controls it well on his chest. Ian Charles shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
18.43
Mirco Crovari deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luciano Fontolan. Luciano Fontolan knocks the ball forward to Paulo Rego but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
28.39
Mirco Crovari threads the ball through to Paulo Rego. Paulo Rego tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Tommaso Atzeni.
29.19
Corner kick to Unione Sportiva Livorno. Cristian Migliorini plays it out to the edge of the box. Some good footwork from Don McNeill provides some space. He shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
32.08
Francis Wimbee clumsily knocks into Luciano Fontolan. Francis Wimbee is given a warning by the referee! Luciano Fontolan runs off the knock.
34.20
Giorgio Guastalvino passes the ball forward to Ian Charles. Ian Charles lofts in a cross ball towards Cristian Migliorini. Cristian Migliorini connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Tommaso Atzeni with no chance!! Goal for Unione Sportiva Livorno!
39.16
Ian Charles advances with the ball. Ian Charles knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.56
Donato Rossini comes in with a late challenge on Ian Charles. Donato Rossini is given a warning by the referee! Ian Charles stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Unione Sportiva Livorno appear unchanged since the first half. Perugia also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Perugia kick off!
49.19
Don McNeill hits a low pass to Cristian Migliorini. Cristian Migliorini shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
51.00
Ian Charles runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ian Charles deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luciano Fontolan but the linesman indicates offside!
53.20
Jose E. Lombardo knocks the ball forward to Daniele Di Bari. Daniele Di Bari hits a low pass to Tonino Ballotta. Tonino Ballotta knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Giorgio Guastalvino.
57.42
Giorgio Guastalvino flicks the ball to his team mate, Ian Charles. Ian Charles makes a probing pass to Garry Hupkes. Garry Hupkes advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Garry Hupkes provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is miles over!
61.01
Giorgio Guastalvino kicks a strong pass forward to Paulo Rego. Paulo Rego sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
63.08
Garry Hupkes threads a neat ball through to Paulo Rego. Paulo Rego runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Paulo Rego provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
65.16
Carlton Ball controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ralph Haynes. Ralph Haynes flicks a high pass forward. Gianmarco Gorgone collects the pass. Gianmarco Gorgone edges inside the box! Gianmarco Gorgone side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Cosimo Coscia easily smothers it!
66.41
Mirco Crovari plays the ball forward to Cristian Migliorini. Cristian Migliorini knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose E. Lombardo.
69.44
Daniele Di Bari threads a neat ball through to Ralph Haynes. Ralph Haynes flicks a high pass forward. Wladimiro Ripa controls it well on his chest. Wladimiro Ripa shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
75.34
Ian Charles runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Ian Charles knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose E. Lombardo.
78.34
Ian Charles makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cristian Migliorini. Cristian Migliorini shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
84.57
Youssef Coly makes an attacking run forward. Youssef Coly plays a scrappy one-two with Tonino Ballotta and advances towards the goal... Youssef Coly makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Cosimo Coscia!
85.17
Francis Wimbee hacks Luciano Fontolan from behind! The referee brings Francis Wimbee to one side and gives him another warning! Luciano Fontolan runs off the knock.
87.00
Francis Wimbee advances with the ball. Francis Wimbee decides to run forward with the ball. Francis Wimbee knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cosimo Coscia who gathers it comfortably.
89.04
Luciano Fontolan hits a low pass to Cristian Migliorini. Cristian Migliorini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Garry Hupkes makes a simple pass to Paulo Rego. Paulo Rego knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.8%
42.2%
Play Area
21.7%
49.4%
28.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ian Charles of Unione Sportiva Livorno |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Cosimo Coscia (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Giorgio Guastalvino (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Don McNeill (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Marino Di Livio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mariano Cannavaro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Garry Hupkes (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Ian Charles (MID) | 9 | |
| 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 | |
| 1. | Tommaso Atzeni (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Carlton Ball (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Daniele Di Bari (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jose E. Lombardo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Donato Rossini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Francis Wimbee (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Ralph Haynes (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Youssef Coly (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Gianmarco Gorgone (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Tonino Ballotta (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Wladimiro Ripa (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alfredo Di Salvatore (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Riccardo Circati (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Giuliano Macellari (GK) | 0 | |










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