Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stadio Via Del Mare where Lecce play host to Unione Sportiva Livorno. A crowd of 9,729 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Lecce and Unione Sportiva Livorno are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gian Matteo Gilardino.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Lecce and Unione Sportiva Livorno are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gian Matteo Gilardino.
0.00
The first half starts with Unione Sportiva Livorno kicking off!
3.01
Nico Jung controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Frank Ball. Frank Ball deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Suarez. Sebastian Suarez cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Sebastian Suarez provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
4.01
Silvio Viana hits a low pass to Robert Marguerite. Robert Marguerite finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Unione Sportiva Livorno!
9.53
Ian Charles changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ian Charles controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
14.03
Colin Hendry flicks a high pass forward to Denny Langerak who brings the ball under control. Denny Langerak makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Giuliano Bocchetti. Giuliano Bocchetti whips in a cross ball towards Sebastian Suarez. Marino Di Livio barges into Sebastian Suarez. Penalty not given!!
16.11
Michele Biancone kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry kicks a strong pass forward to Sebastian Suarez. Sebastian Suarez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.41
Paulo Rego comes in with a late challenge on Pablo Ruiz. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pablo Ruiz gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
26.05
Robert Marguerite comes in with a late challenge on Michele Biancone. Robert Marguerite is given a warning by the referee! Michele Biancone stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.45
Garry Hupkes flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Rego holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paulo Rego knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nico Jung.
32.08
Silvio Viana makes a simple pass to Robert Marguerite. Robert Marguerite knocks in a cross ball towards Ian Charles. Ian Charles makes a convincing header. Ian Charles scores for Unione Sportiva Livorno!!
38.10
Colin Hendry makes a probing pass to Craig Brown. Craig Brown makes a probing pass to Sebastian Suarez. Sebastian Suarez finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
39.15
Vitor Semedo hits a low pass to Sebastian Suarez. Sebastian Suarez puts a great ball through. Craig Brown runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
40.20
Ian Charles makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robert Marguerite. Robert Marguerite knocks in a cross ball towards Ian Charles. Ian Charles rises majestically and gets a header on goal but couldn't keep it down. 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. Lecce appear unchanged since the first half. Unione Sportiva Livorno also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Lecce get the second half underway!
47.41
Marino Di Livio makes a strong solo run forward. Marino Di Livio flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Rego collects the pass. Paulo Rego finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
49.57
Don McNeill hacks Frank Ball from behind! The referee calls over Don McNeill and shows him a yellow card! Frank Ball carries on, but is struggling a bit.
61.30
Colin Hendry passes the ball forward to Nico Jung. Nico Jung threads a neat ball through to Frank Ball. Frank Ball threads the ball through into the box. Sebastian Suarez takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
72.42
Craig Brown knocks the ball forward to Vitor Semedo. Vitor Semedo shoots from distance but somehow Cosimo Coscia manages to keep it out.
77.31
Lecce have made 3 substitutions with Paolo Clemence replacing Nico Jung, Armando Lasalandra replacing Craig Brown and Bill Gower replacing Sebastian Suarez .
78.38
Frank Ball chips the ball to his team mate, Bill Gower. Bill Gower sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Cosimo Coscia manages to keep it out.
81.30
Frank Ball makes a simple pass to Vitor Semedo. Without breaking stride, Vitor Semedo plays the ball forward to Armando Lasalandra who has made a great run into the box. Armando Lasalandra takes a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
84.34
Giuliano Bocchetti hits a low pass to Vitor Semedo. Vitor Semedo skips past Marino Di Livio! Vitor Semedo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
89.30
Giuliano Bocchetti hits a low pass to Vitor Semedo. Vitor Semedo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
68.4%
31.6%
Play Area
27.6%
47.4%
25%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ian Charles of Unione Sportiva Livorno |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Fernando Gento (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Pablo Ruiz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nico Jung (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Michele Biancone (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Colin Hendry (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Denny Langerak (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Giuliano Bocchetti (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Craig Brown (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Frank Ball (MID) | 8 | |
| 10. | Sebastian Suarez (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 11. | Vitor Semedo (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Paolo Clemence (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Armando Lasalandra (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Bill Gower (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Cosimo Coscia (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Giorgio Guastalvino (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Don McNeill (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
| 4. | Marino Di Livio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Rainer Wieczorek (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Garry Hupkes (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ian Charles (MID) | ![]() | 9 |
| 8. | Oscar Anaclerio (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Silvio Viana (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Paulo Rego (ATT) | ![]() | 5 |
| 11. | Robert Marguerite (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 12. | Nunzio Antonellini (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ivone Corsi (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Luciano Fontolan (MID) | 0 | |












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