Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Armando Picchi where Unione Sportiva Livorno play host to Brescia. A crowd of 8,674 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Unione Sportiva Livorno are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Brescia appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Fabio Aldegani.


0.00
Brescia kick off and get the first half underway!
2.22
Marino Di Livio passes the ball forward to Oscar Anaclerio. With a delightful solo run, Oscar Anaclerio stretches the opposition's defence. Oscar Anaclerio makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Paulo Rego. Paulo Rego rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
10.06
Garry Hupkes flicks a high ball forward to Robert Marguerite who takes it down. Robert Marguerite knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vito Calderoni who gathers it comfortably.
14.28
Bruno Stellone knocks the ball to his team mate, Jan Vennegoor Meijndershagen. Jan Vennegoor Meijndershagen chips the ball to his team mate, Giulio Pinton. Giulio Pinton shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
21.25
Rainer Wieczorek kicks a strong pass forward to Silvio Viana. Silvio Viana threads the ball through to Ian Charles. Ian Charles shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
22.10
Attilio Benussi passes the ball forward to Giovanni Galeoto. Giovanni Galeoto knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rainer Wieczorek.
30.35
Stefano Zola flicks a high pass forward. Jan Vennegoor Meijndershagen controls it well on his chest. Jan Vennegoor Meijndershagen advances inside the box! Jan Vennegoor Meijndershagen makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
38.55
Marino Di Livio flicks the ball to his team mate, Paulo Rego. Paulo Rego knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
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. Brescia also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Unione Sportiva Livorno kick off and get the second half underway!
60.15
Without breaking stride, Garry Hupkes plays the ball forward to Silvio Viana. Silvio Viana lofts in a cross ball towards Paulo Rego. Paulo Rego outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
61.38
With some swift thinking, Giacomo Grassadonia plays the ball forward to Giovanni Galeoto. Giovanni Galeoto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.48
Duccio Lupatelli receives the ball from a throw-in from Bruno Stellone. Duccio Lupatelli runs forward with the ball. Duccio Lupatelli sees space and advances. Duccio Lupatelli shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
65.29
Giovanni Galeoto knocks the ball to his team mate, Jan Vennegoor Meijndershagen. Jan Vennegoor Meijndershagen lofts in a cross ball towards Stefano Zola. Stefano Zola connects with a diving header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
66.34
Duccio Lupatelli makes a probing pass to Stefano Zola. Stefano Zola controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Giulio Pinton. Giulio Pinton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
71.58
Ian Charles comes in with a late challenge on Jan Vennegoor Meijndershagen. Ian Charles is warned by the referee! Jan Vennegoor Meijndershagen grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
72.32
Oscar Anaclerio flicks a high ball forward to Robert Marguerite who takes it down. Robert Marguerite shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
73.26
Silvio Viana hits a low pass to Robert Marguerite. Robert Marguerite skips past Wladimiro Casale! Robert Marguerite muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
75.02
Attilio Benussi sees Giacomo Grassadonia in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Giacomo Grassadonia chips the ball to his team mate, Giovanni Galeoto. Giovanni Galeoto shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
79.45
Silvio Viana flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Anaclerio holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oscar Anaclerio tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Vito Calderoni manages to gather it.
85.33
Rainer Wieczorek knocks the ball forward to Robert Marguerite. Robert Marguerite takes it forward alone. Robert Marguerite lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Anaclerio. Oscar Anaclerio whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Unione Sportiva Livorno!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.5%
51.5%
Play Area
23.5%
47.1%
29.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Oscar Anaclerio of Unione Sportiva Livorno