Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Artemio Franchi where Siena play host to Unione Sportiva Livorno in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Siena are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Unione Sportiva Livorno appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Riccardo Sturba.
The pitch is in good condition.
Siena are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Unione Sportiva Livorno appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Riccardo Sturba.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Siena kick off!
3.35
0-0Maurizio Pinna flicks the ball to his team mate, Ighli Serena. Ighli Serena controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
4.54
Mauricio De Sole threads a neat ball through to Maurizio Pinna. Maurizio Pinna lofts in a cross ball towards Ighli Serena. Ighli Serena is unmarked! He powers a header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
8.13
0-0Vittorio Spinesi comes in with a late challenge on Gary Souness. Vittorio Spinesi is given a warning by the referee! Gary Souness gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
14.59
0-0Carlos Vega barges into Mauricio De Sole. Carlos Vega is given a warning by the referee! Mauricio De Sole stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.28
0-0Ighli Serena makes a run forward as Carmelo Negro takes the throw-in. Ighli Serena skillfully chests the ball down. Ighli Serena flicks a high pass forward to Sandro Ganci who brings the ball under control. Sandro Ganci knocks in a cross ball towards Ighli Serena. Ighli Serena heads the ball goalwards. Nicolas Bierhoff picks it out of the air!
30.18
Carlos Vega flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary Souness. Gary Souness lofts in a cross ball towards Gianfranco Lentini. Vittorio Spinesi clumsily knocks into Gianfranco Lentini. Gianfranco Lentini falls like a sack of potatoes. Penalty not given!! The referee is not impressed. Gianfranco Lentini is warned about diving
33.18
0-0Jose Javier Gimenez makes a simple pass to Gianfranco Lentini. Gianfranco Lentini knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Antonino Bianchi.
38.43
Diego Bertani threads a neat ball through to Carmelo Negro. Carmelo Negro whips in a cross ball towards Adriano Dani. Adriano Dani connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies just off target!
40.17
Gary Souness makes a probing pass to Gianfranco Lentini. Gianfranco Lentini shoots from distance. Attilio Festa gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
44.05
Vittorio Spinesi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Diego Bertani. With vision, Diego Bertani plays the ball forward to Mauricio De Sole. Mauricio De Sole knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fabian N. Maini.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Siena appear unchanged since the first half. Unione Sportiva Livorno also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Unione Sportiva Livorno kick off and get the second half underway!
48.19
With great vision, Vittorio Spinesi plays the ball forward to Sandro Ganci. Sandro Ganci threads a neat ball through to Ighli Serena. Ighli Serena shoots from distance but Nicolas Bierhoff reads it well. Excellent save!
51.35
Sandro Ganci plays the ball forward to Diego Bertani. Diego Bertani whips in a cross ball towards Ighli Serena. Ighli Serena flicks the ball with his head but somehow Nicolas Bierhoff manages to keep it out.
53.29
Ivan Herrera flicks a high pass forward. Fabian N. Vicari holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fabian N. Vicari deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianfranco Lentini. Gianfranco Lentini shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
57.50
Fabian N. Vicari clumsily knocks into Adriano Dani. Fabian N. Vicari is warned by the referee! Adriano Dani runs off the knock.
60.37
0-0Siena have made a substitution with Sandro Cesaretti replacing Ighli Serena .
66.10
Maurizio Pinna catches Fabian N. Maini on the ankles. Maurizio Pinna is given a warning by the referee! Fabian N. Maini grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
72.38
Max Malagò chips the ball to his team mate, Antonino Bianchi. Antonino Bianchi makes a simple pass to Maurizio Pinna. Maurizio Pinna sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
75.23
Mauricio De Sole kicks a strong pass forward to Sandro Ganci. Sandro Ganci edges inside the box! Sandro Ganci comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but is denied by Nicolas Bierhoff. Excellent save.
79.03
Antonino Bianchi catches Carlos Vega on the ankles. The referee warns Antonino Bianchi to calm down! Carlos Vega hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.22
Ivan Herrera comes in with a late challenge on Sandro Cesaretti. Ivan Herrera is warned by the referee! Sandro Cesaretti hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
1-0Carmelo Negro sees space and advances. Carmelo Negro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
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Red Cards
Possession
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Attilio Festa (GK)
6
2. Vittorio Spinesi (DEF)
7
3. Max Malagò (DEF)
7
4. Antonino Bianchi (DEF)
7
5. Diego Bertani (MID)
7
6. Carmelo Negro (MID)
9
7. Mauricio De Sole (MID)
7
8. Sandro Ganci (MID)
8
9. Maurizio Pinna (ATT)
6
10. Adriano Dani (ATT)
6
11. Ighli Serena (ATT)
7
12. Sandro Cesaretti (GK)
6
13. Marc Guyot (MID)
0
14. Emanuele Barollo (DEF)
0
1. Nicolas Bierhoff (GK)
8
2. Girolamo Di Cara (DEF)
6
3. Fabian N. Maini (DEF)
6
4. Ivan Herrera (DEF)
6
5. Alberto Hidalgo (DEF)
6
6. Fabian N. Vicari (MID)
6
7. Carlos Vega (MID)
6
8. Jose Javier Gimenez (MID)
6
9. Ruggero Conteh (MID)
6
10. Gary Souness (ATT)
6
11. Gianfranco Lentini (ATT)
6
12. Luca Ricchiuti (ATT)
0
13. Mirco Scarchilli (ATT)
0
14. Diaw Lotti (MID)
0