Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Franchi where Fiorentina play host to Unione Sportiva Livorno. A crowd of 9,475 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Fiorentina and Unione Sportiva Livorno are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Fiorentina and Unione Sportiva Livorno are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0Fiorentina start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.28
0-0Colin Walsh controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Samuele De Patre. Samuele De Patre knocks the ball to his team mate, Dino Melis. Dino Melis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Danilo Musso. Danilo Musso cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Andres Del Sol easily smothers it!
3.58
0-0Vincenzo Tedoldi threads the ball through to Manuel Sartor. Manuel Sartor makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Donato Scarpa. Donato Scarpa shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
8.56
1-0Nunzio Pirri surges forward with the ball. Nunzio Pirri shoots from 20 yards. Nunzio Pirri scores for Fiorentina!!
12.46
1-0Donato Scarpa comes in with a late challenge on Adam Sherwood. The referee calls over Donato Scarpa and warns him to calm down! Adam Sherwood gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
18.30
1-0Sandro Brivio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Donato Scarpa. Donato Scarpa knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Colin Walsh.
22.29
Manuel Sartor knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicol˜ Taglialatela. Nicol˜ Taglialatela knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martino Cozzi.
27.56
Sandro Brivio chips the ball to his team mate, Nicol˜ Taglialatela. Nicol˜ Taglialatela goes all the way! Nicol˜ Taglialatela shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
34.54
Samuele De Patre threads the ball through to Dino Melis. Dino Melis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.50
Gianfranco Marsala deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dino Melis. Dino Melis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andres Del Sol who gathers it comfortably.
40.10
1-1Fiorentina are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Unione Sportiva Livorno's defence.
42.22
Samuele De Patre brings the ball forward. Samuele De Patre plays a perfect one-two with Dino Melis and rushes in on goal... Samuele De Patre shoots from just inside the box but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
44.21
Sandro Brivio kicks a strong pass forward to Nicol˜ Taglialatela. Nicol˜ Taglialatela knocks in a cross ball towards Donato Scarpa. Donato Scarpa is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Unione Sportiva Livorno kick off!
48.42
Gianluca Bernardini passes the ball forward to Donato Scarpa. Donato Scarpa plays a perfect one-two with Nicol˜ Taglialatela and rushes in on goal... Donato Scarpa shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Daniele Gonnella easily smothers it!
51.55
Nunzio Pirri passes the ball forward to Danilo Musso. Danilo Musso shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
54.44
Dominique de Vos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gianluca Bernardini. Gianluca Bernardini makes a simple pass to Nicol˜ Taglialatela. Nicol˜ Taglialatela knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.04
Colin Walsh powers a long ball forward. Dino Melis shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
60.42
Manuel Sartor deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicol˜ Taglialatela. Nicol˜ Taglialatela controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Daniele Gonnella easily smothers it!
61.51
Tijani Kostwinder chips the ball to his team mate, Dino Melis. Dino Melis threads the ball through to Danilo Musso. Danilo Musso rockets a shot on goal. Andres Del Sol is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
66.51
Gianfranco Marsala knocks the ball forward to Dino Melis. Dino Melis goes all the way! Dino Melis tries a spectacular strike but he balloons it over the crossbar!
69.23
Nunzio Pirri makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Danilo Musso. Danilo Musso whips in a cross ball towards Dino Melis. Dino Melis connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
77.57
Unione Sportiva Livorno are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
78.30
Gianfranco Marsala threads the ball through to Dino Melis. Dino Melis plays a perfect one-two with Danilo Musso and rushes in on goal... Dino Melis takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
79.42
Gabriele Branca kicks a strong pass forward to Gianfranco Marsala. Gianfranco Marsala passes the ball forward to Danilo Musso. Danilo Musso knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andres Del Sol who gathers it comfortably.
85.10
Gianfranco Marsala controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Danilo Musso. Danilo Musso knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andres Del Sol who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.7%
37.3%
Play Area
21.3%
48%
30.7%
Scorers