Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Armando Picchi where Unione Sportiva Livorno play host to Ravenna. A crowd of 11,590 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Unione Sportiva Livorno and Ravenna are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Matjaz Simic.


0.00
Ravenna start the match!
2.47
Niccol˜ Italiano knocks the ball to his team mate, P. Gilberto Donati. P. Gilberto Donati makes a simple pass to Simon Standing. Simon Standing lofts in a cross ball towards Helder Barros. With a superhuman jump, Helder Barros connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies just off target!
8.08
Alberto Hidalgo flicks the ball to his team mate, Fabian N. Vicari. Fabian N. Vicari flicks a high pass forward to Ruggero Conteh who brings the ball under control. Ruggero Conteh knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alejandro Bernardini who gathers it comfortably.
15.00
P. Gilberto Donati flicks a high pass forward to Garcia Duque Stovini who brings the ball under control. Garcia Duque Stovini flicks a high pass forward. Helder Barros collects the pass. Helder Barros knocks the ball to his team mate, Garcia Duque Stovini. Garcia Duque Stovini muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
18.28
Carlos Vega catches Garcia Duque Stovini on the ankles. Carlos Vega is warned by the referee! Garcia Duque Stovini hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.27
Ruggero Conteh makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Souness. Gary Souness knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pierluigi Baiocco.
30.06
Carlos Vega knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Souness. Gary Souness rushes past Pierluigi Baiocco! Frederico Reis clumsily knocks into Gary Souness. Gary Souness appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
33.40
Jose Javier Gimenez flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Vega holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carlos Vega knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Semedo. Miguel Semedo finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Alejandro Bernardini. What a great pair of hands!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Unione Sportiva Livorno appear unchanged since the first half. Ravenna also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Unione Sportiva Livorno kick off!
54.48
Carlos Vega flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Semedo controls it well on his chest. Miguel Semedo shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Alejandro Bernardini manages to gather it.
55.05
Ruggero Conteh sees Gary Souness in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Souness sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Alejandro Bernardini!
59.51
Pierpaolo Cottini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Helder Barros. Helder Barros rushes past Robert Armstrong! Helder Barros comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but is denied by Ruggero Conteh. Excellent block.
72.39
Pierluigi Baiocco flicks the ball to his team mate, Garcia Duque Stovini. Garcia Duque Stovini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Helder Barros. Helder Barros lofts in a cross ball towards P. Gilberto Donati. P. Gilberto Donati outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Mario Marrocolo is on top of his game. Well saved!
75.13
Garcia Duque Stovini flicks the ball to his team mate, Helder Barros. Helder Barros knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Standing. With a superhuman jump, Simon Standing connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
77.31
Robert Armstrong hacks Helder Barros from behind! The referee warns Robert Armstrong to calm down! Helder Barros stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.28
Carlos Vega flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Semedo controls it well on his chest. Miguel Semedo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pierluigi Baiocco.
85.46
Garcia Duque Stovini catches Jose Javier Gimenez on the ankles. The referee warns Garcia Duque Stovini to calm down! Jose Javier Gimenez stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

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

Possession
46.2%
53.8%
Play Area
22.5%
48.8%
28.7%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Carlos Vega of Unione Sportiva Livorno