Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Armando Picchi where Unione Sportiva Livorno play host to Brescia. A crowd of 13,763 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Unione Sportiva Livorno and Brescia are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Oberdan Apa.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Unione Sportiva Livorno and Brescia are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Oberdan Apa.
0.00
0-0Brescia start the match!
4.56
0-0Fabian N. Maini flicks a high ball forward to Diaw Cirillo who takes it down. Diaw Cirillo sees a break and surges forward. Diaw Cirillo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.08
0-0Franco Cassano flicks a high pass forward to Fabrizio Bucci who brings the ball under control. Fabrizio Bucci controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
10.38
1-0With a delightful solo run, Jose Javier Gimenez stretches the opposition's defence. Jose Javier Gimenez knocks in a cross ball towards Daniele Jacobs. Daniele Jacobs is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Daniele Jacobs!
14.53
Generoso Rivalta knocks the ball forward to Franco Cassano. Franco Cassano kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Barros. Daniel Barros shoots from long range. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Brescia are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
16.02
1-0Malte Maier sees Jonathan Misso in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jonathan Misso flicks a high pass forward. Franco Cassano collects the pass. Franco Cassano knocks the ball forward to Jonathan Misso but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
21.49
Fabian N. Maini flicks a high pass forward. Fabian N. Vicari collects the pass. Fabian N. Vicari knocks the ball forward to Daniele Jacobs. Daniele Jacobs whips in a cross ball towards Alessandro Rivalta. Alessandro Rivalta connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
24.48
2-0Mickael Thomert hacks Fabrizio Bucci from behind! The referee warns Mickael Thomert to calm down! Fabrizio Bucci hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.24
2-0Jose Javier Gimenez kicks a strong pass forward to Fabian N. Vicari. Fabian N. Vicari knocks in a cross ball towards Alessandro Rivalta. Alessandro Rivalta gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
30.31
Dino Campagna knocks the ball forward to Pier Giovanni Giacchetta. Pier Giovanni Giacchetta tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
32.09
Alessandro Rivalta hacks Generoso Rivalta from behind! The referee warns Alessandro Rivalta to calm down! Generoso Rivalta runs off the knock.
36.44
Franco Cassano takes it forward alone. Franco Cassano controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Nicolas Bierhoff manages to gather it.
42.09
2-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
Franco Cassano hits a low pass to Pier Giovanni Giacchetta. Pier Giovanni Giacchetta plays a scrappy one-two with Daniel Barros and stumbles forward towards the goal... Pier Giovanni Giacchetta strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. What a cracker!! Nicolas Bierhoff had no chance!! Goal for Brescia!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Unione Sportiva Livorno appear unchanged since the first half. Brescia also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Unione Sportiva Livorno kick off and get the second half underway!
51.37
Mickael Thomert flicks a high pass forward. Alessandro Rivalta collects the pass. Alessandro Rivalta shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
54.39
Franco Cassano makes a simple pass to Pier Giovanni Giacchetta. Pier Giovanni Giacchetta shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
61.15
Luca Tramezzani flicks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Herrera. Ivan Herrera controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniele Jacobs. Daniele Jacobs knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gian Matteo Pizzi.
67.37
Without breaking stride, Diaw Cirillo plays the ball forward to Mickael Thomert. Mickael Thomert shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
71.58
2-1Gian Matteo Pizzi comes in with a late challenge on Jose Javier Gimenez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jose Javier Gimenez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.15
Generoso Rivalta decides to run forward with the ball. Generoso Rivalta makes a simple pass to Pier Giovanni Giacchetta. Pier Giovanni Giacchetta shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
81.06
2-1Daniele Jacobs catches Malte Maier on the ankles. Daniele Jacobs is warned by the referee! Malte Maier grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
83.16
Pier Giovanni Giacchetta knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Barros. Daniel Barros knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ivan Herrera.
85.28
Jonathan Misso hits a low pass to Pier Giovanni Giacchetta. Pier Giovanni Giacchetta runs straight at the defence! Pier Giovanni Giacchetta tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Pier Giovanni Giacchetta of Brescia |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Nicolas Bierhoff (GK)
7
2. Fabian N. Maini (DEF)
6
3. Luca Tramezzani (DEF)
6
4. Ivan Herrera (DEF)
6
5. Dave Potts (DEF)
6
6. Fabian N. Vicari (MID)
6
7. Diaw Cirillo (MID)
7
8. Jose Javier Gimenez (MID)
8
9. Mickael Thomert (MID)
6
10. Alessandro Rivalta (ATT)
8
11. Daniele Jacobs (ATT)
9
12. Luca Ricchiuti (ATT)
0
13. Paul White (GK)
0
14. Gianfranco Lentini (ATT)
0
1. Jamie Thirlwell (GK)
6
2. Damiano Sadotti (DEF)
6
3. Generoso Rivalta (DEF)
6
4. Gian Matteo Pizzi (DEF)
5
5. Malte Maier (DEF)
6
6. Fabrizio Bucci (MID)
6
7. Jonathan Misso (MID)
6
8. Franco Cassano (MID)
7
9. Dino Campagna (MID)
6
10. Daniel Barros (ATT)
6
11. Pier Giovanni Giacchetta (ATT)
9
12. Matthias Hässler (ATT)
0
13. Vittorio Piacentini (DEF)
0
14. Datti Mohamed Galeoto (DEF)
0