Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day 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 poor 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 Giuliano Orlando.
The pitch is in poor 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 Giuliano Orlando.
0.00
0-0Siena start the match!
2.47
0-0Sandro Ganci clumsily knocks into Carlos Vega. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Carlos Vega hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
3.46
0-0Robert Armstrong flicks a high pass forward. Jose Javier Gimenez collects the pass. Jose Javier Gimenez makes a simple pass to Fabian N. Vicari. Fabian N. Vicari knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.29
Jose Javier Gimenez kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Semedo. Miguel Semedo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Vittorio Spinesi.
10.29
0-0Vittorio Spinesi hacks Gary Souness from behind! The referee warns Vittorio Spinesi to calm down! Gary Souness runs off the knock.
12.25
Sandro Ganci runs straight at the opposition's defence. Sandro Ganci knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mario Marrocolo who gathers it comfortably.
14.12
0-0Carmelo Negro makes an attacking run forward. Carmelo Negro knocks in a cross ball towards Adriano Dani. Adriano Dani gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
15.14
Diego Bertani flicks a high pass forward. Sandro Ganci collects the pass. Sandro Ganci rushes past Girolamo Di Cara! Sandro Ganci side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
18.44
0-0Sandro Ganci flicks a high pass forward to Carmelo Negro who brings the ball under control. Carmelo Negro tries a spectacular long range effort. Mario Marrocolo gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
20.49
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
39.55
Carlos Vega threads a neat ball through to Miguel Semedo. Miguel Semedo knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Souness. Gary Souness beats his man to it with a header but is denied by Attilio Festa. Excellent save.
40.37
0-0Girolamo Di Cara knocks the ball forward to Gary Souness. Gary Souness makes a probing pass to Miguel Semedo. Miguel Semedo puts a great ball through. Gary Souness runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
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!
48.51
Carlos Vega controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Miguel Semedo. Miguel Semedo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.03
Jose Javier Gimenez flicks a high pass forward. Ruggero Conteh collects the pass. Ruggero Conteh flicks a high ball forward to Gary Souness who takes it down. Gary Souness shoots from 25 yards. Good keeping from Attilio Festa as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
50.01
0-0Corner kick to Unione Sportiva Livorno. Ruggero Conteh plays it to the near post. Maurizio Pinna gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
54.38
Without breaking stride, Max Malagò plays the ball forward to Diego Bertani. Diego Bertani flicks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio De Sole. Mauricio De Sole knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Robert Armstrong.
57.00
0-0Jose Javier Gimenez makes a probing pass to Gary Souness. Gary Souness lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Gimenez. Jose Javier Gimenez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Vittorio Spinesi sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!
60.28
0-0Siena have made a substitution with Marc Guyot replacing Simon Evans .
65.53
Fabian N. Vicari changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Fabian N. Vicari whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Semedo. Miguel Semedo finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
69.47
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
72.58
Mauricio De Sole advances with the ball. Mauricio De Sole knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fabian N. Maini.
73.39
Max Malagò clumsily knocks into Miguel Semedo. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Miguel Semedo stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.22
Sandro Ganci flicks a high pass forward. Diego Bertani holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Diego Bertani controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
83.55
With vision, Carmelo Negro plays the ball forward to Maurizio Pinna. Maurizio Pinna knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mario Marrocolo who gathers it comfortably.
84.38
Marc Guyot plays the ball forward to Adriano Dani. Adriano Dani knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Max Malagò pushes mid-way up the pitch. Max Malagò passes the ball forward to Maurizio Pinna. Maurizio Pinna plays a scrappy one-two with Marc Guyot and advances towards the goal... Maurizio Pinna rockets a shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Attilio Festa (GK)
8
2. Vittorio Spinesi (DEF)
8
3. Max Malagò (DEF)
6
4. Antonino Bianchi (DEF)
6
5. Carmelo Negro (MID)
9
6. Diego Bertani (MID)
8
7. Sandro Ganci (MID)
7
8. Mauricio De Sole (MID)
7
9. Maurizio Pinna (ATT)
8
10. Adriano Dani (ATT)
6
11. Simon Evans (ATT)
6
12. Marc Guyot (MID)
6
13. Emanuele Barollo (DEF)
0
14. Attilio Giampieretti (GK)
0
1. Mario Marrocolo (GK)
8
2. Girolamo Di Cara (DEF)
6
3. Fabian N. Maini (DEF)
7
4. Robert Armstrong (DEF)
6
5. Alberto Hidalgo (DEF)
7
6. Fabian N. Vicari (MID)
7
7. Carlos Vega (MID)
7
8. Jose Javier Gimenez (MID)
8
9. Ruggero Conteh (MID)
6
10. Miguel Semedo (ATT)
6
11. Gary Souness (ATT)
8
12. Filipe Fernandes (ATT)
0
13. Mirco Scarchilli (ATT)
0
14. Guerino Spinesi (MID)
0