Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Del Conero where Ancona play host to Unione Sportiva Livorno. A crowd of 8,672 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Ancona are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Unione Sportiva Livorno appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
Unione Sportiva Livorno start the match!
2.13
Manuel De Sanctis makes a beautiful solo run. Manuel De Sanctis threads the ball through to Mario Di Francesco. Mario Di Francesco goes all the way! Mario Di Francesco shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Carmelo Leone.
3.09
Oscar Filippini threads the ball through to Erwin de Wit. Erwin de Wit takes it forward alone. Erwin de Wit goes all the way! Erwin de Wit tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Carmelo Leone had no chance!! Goal for Unione Sportiva Livorno!
8.11
Anton Francke makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mario Di Francesco. Mario Di Francesco kicks a strong pass forward to Nunzio Bellotto but the referee indicates it's offside!
15.04
Manuel De Sanctis makes a probing pass to Erwin de Wit. Erwin de Wit advances with the ball. Erwin de Wit passes the ball forward but Ottavio Tonetto is offside!
20.25
Erwin de Wit deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nunzio Bellotto. Nunzio Bellotto goes all the way! Nunzio Bellotto shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Carmelo Leone had no chance!! Goal for Unione Sportiva Livorno!
26.28
Erwin de Wit knocks the ball forward to Ottavio Tonetto. Ottavio Tonetto shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
27.32
Rodolfo Hernandez sees a break and surges forward. Rodolfo Hernandez finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
28.16
Erwin de Wit deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ottavio Tonetto. Ottavio Tonetto shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Carmelo Leone easily smothers it!
38.19
Vittorio Tangorra comes in with a late challenge on Mario Di Francesco. The referee calls over Vittorio Tangorra and warns him to calm down! Mario Di Francesco hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.03
Vittorio Tangorra deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Hernandez. Rodolfo Hernandez passes the ball forward to Damiano Morrone. Damiano Morrone shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Jose Guerrero easily smothers it!
42.19
Carmelo Maiuri makes a beautiful solo run. Carmelo Maiuri whips in a cross ball towards Niccol˜ Venturin. Niccol˜ Venturin directs the ball goalwards with his head. Niccol˜ Venturin scores for Ancona!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
Ancona kick off the second half!
47.33
Carmelo Maiuri catches Anton Francke on the ankles. The referee calls over Carmelo Maiuri and shows him a yellow card! Anton Francke hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
47.33
Ancona are easily keeping Unione Sportiva Livorno at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
48.30
Enrique Soler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Garcia. Eduardo Garcia knocks the ball forward to Ottavio Tonetto. Ottavio Tonetto passes the ball forward to Nunzio Bellotto. Nunzio Bellotto cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's there!! Carmelo Leone has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
54.33
William Mezzano kicks a strong pass forward to Niccol˜ Venturin. Niccol˜ Venturin goes all the way! Niccol˜ Venturin takes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
55.52
Erwin de Wit surges forward with the ball. Erwin de Wit controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
59.49
William Mezzano threads the ball through to Damiano Morrone. Damiano Morrone shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
65.40
Pietro Peruzzi kicks a strong pass forward to William Mezzano. William Mezzano makes a beautiful solo run. William Mezzano shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
69.01
Unione Sportiva Livorno are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Ancona's defence.
71.44
Gabriele Salvatori makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Niccol˜ Venturin. Niccol˜ Venturin lofts in a cross ball towards Damiano Morrone. Damiano Morrone powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
75.11
Valerio Lotti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, William Mezzano. William Mezzano passes the ball forward to Niccol˜ Venturin. Niccol˜ Venturin finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
78.11
Rodolfo Hernandez hacks Erwin de Wit from behind! Rodolfo Hernandez is given a warning by the referee! Erwin de Wit hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.10
Erwin de Wit makes a simple pass to Mario Di Francesco. Mario Di Francesco goes all the way! Mario Di Francesco cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's there!! Carmelo Leone has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
84.04
Manuel De Sanctis makes a probing pass to Eduardo Garcia. Eduardo Garcia chips the ball to his team mate, Mario Di Francesco. Mario Di Francesco tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
85.29
Valerio Lotti passes the ball forward to Carmelo Maiuri. What teamwork. Carmelo Maiuri knocks the ball to his team mate, Niccol˜ Venturin. Niccol˜ Venturin tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Jose Guerrero easily smothers it!
89.13
Aniello Maccarone passes the ball forward to Erwin de Wit. Erwin de Wit deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ottavio Tonetto. Ottavio Tonetto kicks a strong pass forward to Nunzio Bellotto but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
Gabriele Salvatori controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Niccol˜ Venturin. Niccol˜ Venturin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Erwin de Wit of Unione Sportiva Livorno
Match Statistics
Goals
2
5
Shots on Target
4
8
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.8%
56.2%
Play Area
27.4%
45.2%
27.4%