Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Armando Picchi where Unione Sportiva Livorno play host to Siena in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Unione Sportiva Livorno and Siena are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Antonino Accursi.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Unione Sportiva Livorno and Siena are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Antonino Accursi.
0.00
0-0Siena start the match!
16.03
0-0Ian Charles makes a beautiful solo run. Ian Charles knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.56
0-0Brian Blake knocks the ball forward to Girolamo Bonfanti. Girolamo Bonfanti controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
26.24
0-0Maurizio Panarelli flicks a high pass forward. Ronnie Gentile comfortably collects the pass. Ronnie Gentile controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Cosimo Coscia manages to keep it out.
38.52
Giorgio Guastalvino pushes mid-way up the pitch. Giorgio Guastalvino controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cristian Migliorini. Cristian Migliorini makes a simple pass, allowing Ian Charles to run into the box. Ian Charles strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
39.11
0-1Alec Souness flicks a high pass forward. David Niven collects the pass. With a delightful solo run, David Niven stretches the opposition's defence. David Niven plays a one-two with Girolamo Bonfanti and advances towards the goal... David Niven shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! Cosimo Coscia has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
42.12
Mariano Cannavaro passes the ball forward to Ian Charles. Ian Charles decides to run forward with the ball. Ian Charles plays a one-two with Paulo Rego and advances towards the goal... Ian Charles muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's there!! Bernard Assati has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Unione Sportiva Livorno appear unchanged since the first half. Siena also appear unchanged since the first half. The Siena players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Unione Sportiva Livorno start the second half!
47.42
Martino Goretti makes a simple pass to Maurizio Panarelli. Maurizio Panarelli hits a low pass to Girolamo Bonfanti. Girolamo Bonfanti knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mirco Crovari.
57.44
Guerino Gritti sees a break and surges forward. Guerino Gritti makes a probing pass to Girolamo Bonfanti. Girolamo Bonfanti makes a simple pass, allowing Ronnie Gentile to run into the box. Some silky footwork from Ronnie Gentile provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
61.53
1-1Garry Hupkes plays the ball forward to Ian Charles. Ian Charles takes it forward alone. Ian Charles makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cristian Migliorini but he's offside!
65.36
Ciro Dundjerski flicks a high pass forward. Maurizio Panarelli collects the pass. Maurizio Panarelli makes a simple pass to Ronnie Gentile. Ronnie Gentile knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Don McNeill.
72.56
Marino Di Livio makes a beautiful solo run. Marino Di Livio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cristian Migliorini. Cristian Migliorini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.26
1-1Ian Charles makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry Hupkes. Garry Hupkes edges inside the box! Garry Hupkes rockets a shot on goal but Martino Goretti is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
77.54
1-1Siena have made 3 substitutions with Elvis Lombardi replacing Alec Souness, Danilo Cois replacing Maurizio Panarelli and Domenico Allegri replacing Girolamo Bonfanti .
87.12
With a delightful solo run, Ian Charles stretches the opposition's defence. Ian Charles whips in a cross ball towards Cristian Migliorini. Cristian Migliorini connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Bernard Assati gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
0
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
39.5%
60.5%
Play Area
23.7%
51.3%
25%
Scorers
| Ian Charles 42 | David Niven 39 |
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) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mariano Cannavaro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Garry Hupkes (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ian Charles (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Mirco Crovari (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Luciano Fontolan (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Cristian Migliorini (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Paulo Rego (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Nunzio Antonellini (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ivone Corsi (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ciro Cerioni (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Bernard Assati (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alec Souness (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Donato Bellotto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Martino Goretti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Guerino Gritti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Maurizio Panarelli (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | David Niven (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Brian Blake (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ciro Dundjerski (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Girolamo Bonfanti (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Ronnie Gentile (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Elvis Lombardi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Danilo Cois (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Domenico Allegri (DEF) | 6 | |