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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Armando Picchi where Unione Sportiva Livorno play host to Genoa. A crowd of 9,213 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Unione Sportiva Livorno are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Genoa appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gionatha Firmani.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Unione Sportiva Livorno are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Genoa appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gionatha Firmani.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Genoa get the match underway!
8.46
0-1Stuart Hopkin sees Andy Johnstone in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andy Johnstone controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
12.53
0-1Luciano Fontolan chips the ball to his team mate, Cristian Migliorini. Cristian Migliorini controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
18.17
0-1Mirco Crovari sees Paulo Rego in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paulo Rego knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.16
Marino Di Livio makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry Hupkes. Garry Hupkes threads a neat ball through to Cristian Migliorini. Cristian Migliorini whips in a cross ball towards Paulo Rego. Paulo Rego makes a deft header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
28.05
Mariano Cannavaro flicks the ball to his team mate, Ian Charles. Ian Charles flicks a high ball forward to Paulo Rego who gracefully takes it down. Paulo Rego shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
30.46
1-1Alberto Gomes hacks Don McNeill from behind! The referee calls over Alberto Gomes and shows him a yellow card! Don McNeill runs off the knock.
36.33
Seeing a gap ahead, Don McNeill laces a weighted ball forward to Paulo Rego. Paulo Rego flicks the ball to his team mate, Cristian Migliorini. Cristian Migliorini knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luciano Pinton who gathers it comfortably.
39.36
Ivan Cabrera flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Gomes collects the pass. Alberto Gomes tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
42.14
Rosario Barone passes the ball forward to Andy Johnstone. Andy Johnstone knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mariano Cannavaro.
45.00
Garry Hupkes hits a low pass to Cristian Migliorini. Cristian Migliorini shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Unione Sportiva Livorno appear unchanged since the first half. Genoa also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Unione Sportiva Livorno start the second half!
48.43
Ian Charles runs forward with the ball. Ian Charles flicks a high pass forward. Cristian Migliorini collects the pass. Cristian Migliorini shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
51.54
Ivan Cabrera darts forward. Ivan Cabrera knocks in a cross ball towards Rosario Barone. Rosario Barone is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Rosario Barone!
54.24
Andy Johnstone sees space and advances. Andy Johnstone knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Hopkin. Stuart Hopkin powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
59.16
1-2Mirco Crovari flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Rego collects the pass. Paulo Rego makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cristian Migliorini but he's offside!
66.38
Stuart Hopkin sees space and advances. Stuart Hopkin controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Cosimo Coscia through on goal. Some awkward footwork from Cosimo Coscia provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is miles over!
72.47
Mirco Crovari kicks a strong pass forward to Cristian Migliorini. Cristian Migliorini knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luciano Pinton who gathers it comfortably.
73.34
1-2Antonino Rossitto flicks a high ball forward to Andy Johnstone who takes it down. Andy Johnstone controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Cosimo Coscia.
74.02
Corner kick to Genoa. Cosimo Coscia plays it to the near post. Andy Johnstone looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Genoa!
75.18
Tomas Tacchini kicks a strong pass forward to Gonçalo Edmundo. Gonçalo Edmundo passes the ball forward to Andy Johnstone. Andy Johnstone knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Hopkin. Stuart Hopkin beats his man to it with a header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
78.48
Stuart Hopkin threads a neat ball through to Gonçalo Edmundo. Gonçalo Edmundo shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
79.58
Ivan Cabrera advances with the ball. Ivan Cabrera runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Ivan Cabrera provides some space. He shoots at goal but is denied by Cosimo Coscia. Excellent save.
83.34
Mirco Crovari laces a weighted ball forward to Paulo Rego. Paulo Rego knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pietro De Liguori.
85.44
Antonino Rossitto threads a neat ball through to Ivan Cabrera. Ivan Cabrera threads a neat ball through to Cosimo Coscia. Cosimo Coscia knocks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Gomes. Alberto Gomes side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
89.30
1-4Tomas Tacchini darts forward. Tomas Tacchini plays a quick one-two with Andy Johnstone and rushes in on goal... Marino Di Livio comes in with a late challenge on Tomas Tacchini. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
89.30
1-4The referee points to the spot..
90.00
Cosimo Coscia takes a cautious run up. The ball clips the right post and goes in. Goal!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Paulo Rego 21 | Andy Johnstone 8, 74 Rosario Barone 52 Alberto Gomes 85 Cosimo Coscia 90 (p) |
Match Ratings
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)
6
8. Mirco Crovari (MID)
6
9. Luciano Fontolan (MID)
6
10. Cristian Migliorini (ATT)
6
11. Paulo Rego (ATT)
8
12. Nunzio Antonellini (GK)
0
13. Ivone Corsi (GK)
0
14. Ciro Cerioni (GK)
0
1. Luciano Pinton (GK)
6
2. Tomas Tacchini (DEF)
6
3. Antonino Rossitto (DEF)
6
4. Pietro De Liguori (DEF)
6
5. Ivan Cabrera (MID)
8
6. Rosario Barone (MID)
8
7. Stuart Hopkin (MID)
7
8. Cosimo Coscia (MID)
7
9. Alberto Gomes (ATT)
7
10. Andy Johnstone (ATT)
9
11. Gonçalo Edmundo (ATT)
6
12. Natale Zanini (MID)
0
13. Aaron Wright (GK)
0
14. Don McCoist (MID)
0