Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Armando Picchi where Unione Sportiva Livorno play host to Perugia. A crowd of 7,814 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Unione Sportiva Livorno are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Perugia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
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 Perugia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gionatha Firmani.
0.00
0-0Unione Sportiva Livorno get the match underway!
3.07
0-0Ian Charles kicks a strong pass forward to Robert Marguerite. Robert Marguerite controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
4.53
Jose E. Lombardo flicks a high pass forward. Francis Wimbee controls it well on his chest. Francis Wimbee plays a quick one-two with Wladimiro Ripa and rushes in on goal... Francis Wimbee shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
12.20
0-0Don McNeill clumsily knocks into Tonino Ballotta. Don McNeill is shown the yellow card! Tonino Ballotta hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.05
Tonino Ballotta knocks the ball to his team mate, John Gordon. John Gordon whips in a cross ball towards Wladimiro Ripa. Wladimiro Ripa heads the ball goalwards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Perugia are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
20.18
0-0Giovanni M. Scarpi sees Tonino Ballotta in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tonino Ballotta skips past Marino Di Livio! Tonino Ballotta looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
27.16
Achille Ferrari comes in with a late challenge on Silvio Viana. The referee calls over Achille Ferrari and shows him a yellow card! Silvio Viana stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.55
Luciano Fontolan makes a probing pass to Robert Marguerite. Robert Marguerite sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
32.34
Silvio Viana passes the ball forward to Paulo Rego. Paulo Rego shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
33.35
0-0Jose E. Lombardo barges into Luciano Fontolan. The referee calls over Jose E. Lombardo and warns him to calm down! Luciano Fontolan carries on, but is struggling a bit.
38.54
0-1Carlton Ball makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Giovanni M. Scarpi. Giovanni M. Scarpi threads a neat ball through to Wladimiro Ripa. Wladimiro Ripa whips in a cross ball towards Francis Wimbee. Francis Wimbee connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Cosimo Coscia had no chance!! Goal for Perugia!
42.37
Ian Charles takes the throw-in. Garry Hupkes flicks the ball to his team mate, Robert Marguerite. Robert Marguerite shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
44.13
0-1Giovanni M. Scarpi flicks the ball to his team mate, John Gordon. John Gordon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tonino Ballotta but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Unione Sportiva Livorno appear unchanged since the first half. Perugia also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Perugia kicking off!
47.10
Marino Di Livio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Garry Hupkes. Garry Hupkes lofts in a cross ball towards Ian Charles. Ian Charles makes a deft header. Paolo Guastalvino picks it out of the air!
49.42
Jose E. Lombardo flicks the ball to his team mate, Donato Rossini. Donato Rossini makes a beautiful solo run. Donato Rossini passes the ball forward to Wladimiro Ripa. Some good footwork from Wladimiro Ripa provides some space. He shoots at goal. Cosimo Coscia is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
55.31
Silvio Viana makes a simple pass to Ian Charles. Ian Charles makes a beautiful solo run. Ian Charles shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
57.12
Carlton Ball darts forward. Carlton Ball runs straight at the opposition's defence. Carlton Ball edges inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Carlton Ball provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it rises well off target!
61.23
Rainer Wieczorek deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Silvio Viana. Silvio Viana knocks the ball to his team mate, Luciano Fontolan. Luciano Fontolan knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Marguerite. Robert Marguerite gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's a lousy effort!
81.44
Ian Charles knocks the ball to his team mate, Luciano Fontolan. Luciano Fontolan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Paolo Guastalvino gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
87.42
Rainer Wieczorek makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Silvio Viana. Silvio Viana threads the ball through to Robert Marguerite. Robert Marguerite shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
89.58
Garry Hupkes catches Giovanni M. Scarpi on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Giovanni M. Scarpi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.9%
37.1%
Play Area
27.1%
48.6%
24.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Wladimiro Ripa of Perugia |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Cosimo Coscia (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Giorgio Guastalvino (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Don McNeill (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Marino Di Livio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Rainer Wieczorek (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Garry Hupkes (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Ian Charles (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Silvio Viana (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Luciano Fontolan (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Paulo Rego (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Robert Marguerite (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Nunzio Antonellini (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ivone Corsi (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ciro Cerioni (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Paolo Guastalvino (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Carlton Ball (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Daniele Di Bari (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jose E. Lombardo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Donato Rossini (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Francis Wimbee (MID) |  | 8 |
| 7. | Achille Ferrari (MID) | | 5 |
| 8. | Giovanni M. Scarpi (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Tonino Ballotta (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | John Gordon (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Wladimiro Ripa (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Danilo Poli (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tommaso Atzeni (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Girolamo Banchelli (MID) | 0 | |