Match Report


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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Armando Picchi where Unione Sportiva Livorno play host to Verona Hellas. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Unione Sportiva Livorno and Verona Hellas are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
Verona Hellas kick off!
2.48
Achille Russo passes the ball forward to Julian McManaman. Julian McManaman controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ferdinando De Vezze. Ferdinando De Vezze knocks in a cross ball towards Adriano Cinetto. Adriano Cinetto directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
4.29
Julian McManaman makes a probing pass to Ferdinando De Vezze. Ferdinando De Vezze shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
10.41
Ferdinando De Vezze hacks Max Bianchessi from behind! Ferdinando De Vezze is given a warning by the referee! Max Bianchessi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.42
David Hansen barges into Marco Musso. David Hansen is given a warning by the referee! Marco Musso grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
20.47
Achille Russo comes in with a late challenge on Pierluigi Martinelli. Achille Russo is shown the yellow card! Pierluigi Martinelli runs off the knock.
24.47
Ighli Nicola passes the ball forward to Adriano Cinetto. Adriano Cinetto knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Guido Gattuso.
28.06
Julian McManaman makes a probing pass to Adriano Cinetto. Adriano Cinetto whips in a cross ball towards Ferdinando De Vezze. Ferdinando De Vezze powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
32.01
Kevin Morton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mattia Bellini. Mattia Bellini threads the ball through to Ferdinando De Vezze. Ferdinando De Vezze controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
34.06
Ighli Nicola comes in with a late challenge on Vincenzo Montesanto. The referee calls over Ighli Nicola and warns him to calm down! Vincenzo Montesanto stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.25
Julian McManaman kicks a strong pass forward to Ferdinando De Vezze. Ferdinando De Vezze shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Christian Consorti manages to gather it comfortably.
39.43
Kevin Morton brings the ball forward. Kevin Morton knocks the ball forward to Adriano Cinetto. Adriano Cinetto shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
44.37
Mattia Bellini makes a probing pass to Adriano Cinetto. Adriano Cinetto shoots from 25 yards. Christian Consorti easily smothers it.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
The whistle blows and Unione Sportiva Livorno get the second half underway!
48.14
Guido Gattuso controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alejandro Scalabrelli. Alejandro Scalabrelli chips the ball to his team mate, Pierluigi Martinelli. Pierluigi Martinelli shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
54.40
Julian McManaman chips the ball to his team mate, Ferdinando De Vezze. Ferdinando De Vezze knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Guido Gattuso.
55.47
Marco Musso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pierluigi Martinelli. Pierluigi Martinelli tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Gian Matteo Manari!
60.42
Alejandro Scalabrelli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pierluigi Martinelli. Pierluigi Martinelli knocks in a cross ball towards Giorgio Maniero. Giorgio Maniero directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
65.42
Unione Sportiva Livorno are easily keeping Verona Hellas at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
69.09
Vincenzo Montesanto chips the ball to his team mate, Giorgio Maniero. Giorgio Maniero finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
75.07
Mattia Bellini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adriano Cinetto. Adriano Cinetto knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Max Bianchessi.
77.54
Alejandro Scalabrelli threads the ball through to Pierluigi Martinelli. Pierluigi Martinelli whips in a cross ball towards Giorgio Maniero. Giorgio Maniero flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
79.20
Julian McManaman makes a beautiful solo run. Julian McManaman knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alassandro Roma.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Giorgio Maniero of Verona Hellas
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.3%
40.7%
Play Area
24.7%
48.1%
27.2%

Scorers