Match Report


Unione Sportiva LivornoUnione Sportiva Livorno     SienaSiena
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Nicolas BierhoffN. Bierhoff61
G
1
G
69Attilio FestaA. Festa
Fabian N. MainiF. Maini65
D
captain2
D
69Vittorio SpinesiV. Spinesi
Luca TramezzaniL. Tramezzani61
D
3
D
68Max MalagòM. Malagò
Ivan HerreraI. Herrera57
D
4captain
D
55Diego ParenteD. Parente
Dave PottsD. Potts50
D
5
M
67Diego BertaniD. Bertani
Fabian N. VicariF. Vicari74
M
6
M
67Carmelo NegroC. Negro
Diaw CirilloD. Cirillo73
M
7
M
67Gianfranco CaverzanG. Caverzan
Jose Javier GimenezJ. Gimenez64
M
8
M
64Sandro GanciS. Ganci
Mickael ThomertM. Thomert62
M
9
A
61Maurizio PinnaM. Pinna
Alessandro RivaltaA. Rivalta64
A
10
A
51Adriano DaniA. Dani
Daniele JacobsD. Jacobs63
A
11
A
51Ighli SerenaI. Serena
 
Luca RicchiutiL. Ricchiuti57
A
12
G
63Sandro CesarettiS. Cesaretti
Paul WhiteP. White56
G
13
M
54Roberto ColonnelloR. Colonnello
Gianfranco LentiniG. Lentini55
A
14
G
53Attilio GiampierettiA. Giampieretti

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Armando Picchi where Unione Sportiva Livorno play host to Siena in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Unione Sportiva Livorno are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Siena appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Haller.


0.00
Siena get the match underway!
3.35
With a delightful solo run, Jose Javier Gimenez stretches the opposition's defence. Jose Javier Gimenez runs straight at the defence! Jose Javier Gimenez takes a shot at goal but somehow Attilio Festa manages to keep it out.
4.26
Max Malagò passes the ball forward to Sandro Ganci. Sandro Ganci knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nicolas Bierhoff who gathers it comfortably.
9.03
Ivan Herrera knocks the ball to his team mate, Diaw Cirillo. Diaw Cirillo flicks a high ball forward to Daniele Jacobs who takes it down. Daniele Jacobs whips in a cross ball towards Alessandro Rivalta. Alessandro Rivalta powers a header at goal but somehow Attilio Festa manages to keep it out.
20.11
Diego Parente chips the ball to his team mate, Vittorio Spinesi. Vittorio Spinesi threads a neat ball through to Adriano Dani. Adriano Dani knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.25
Vittorio Spinesi chips the ball to his team mate, Maurizio Pinna. Maurizio Pinna threads a neat ball through to Adriano Dani. Adriano Dani sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Nicolas Bierhoff manages to gather it.
26.23
Without breaking stride, Gianfranco Caverzan plays the ball forward to Maurizio Pinna. Maurizio Pinna lofts in a cross ball towards Gianfranco Caverzan. Gianfranco Caverzan gets a glancing touch on the cross ball which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
34.45
Fabian N. Maini changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Fabian N. Maini passes the ball forward but Alessandro Rivalta is offside!
40.47
Jose Javier Gimenez threads a neat ball through to Alessandro Rivalta. Alessandro Rivalta lofts in a cross ball towards Daniele Jacobs. Daniele Jacobs heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Attilio Festa has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
44.25
Vittorio Spinesi flicks the ball to his team mate, Carmelo Negro. Carmelo Negro chips the ball to his team mate, Ighli Serena. Ighli Serena lofts in a cross ball towards Gianfranco Caverzan. Gianfranco Caverzan gets a glancing touch on the cross ball which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
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. Siena also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Unione Sportiva Livorno kicking off!
48.25
Max Malagò passes the ball forward to Adriano Dani. Adriano Dani knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.12
Adriano Dani passes the ball forward to Ighli Serena. Ighli Serena knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nicolas Bierhoff who gathers it comfortably.
51.45
Jose Javier Gimenez threads a neat ball through to Luca Tramezzani. Luca Tramezzani sees Diaw Cirillo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Diaw Cirillo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Max Malagò.
53.00
Maurizio Pinna chips the ball to his team mate, Adriano Dani. Adriano Dani knocks in a cross ball towards Carmelo Negro. Carmelo Negro is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Nicolas Bierhoff reads it well. Nice save!
54.12
Vittorio Spinesi takes a quick throw-in, which Diego Parente takes on the chest. Diego Parente makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gianfranco Caverzan. Gianfranco Caverzan makes a simple pass to Maurizio Pinna. Maurizio Pinna sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Nicolas Bierhoff. Excellent save.
57.50
Sandro Ganci hits a low pass to Carmelo Negro. Carmelo Negro shoots from outside the area. Nicolas Bierhoff gets down and covers it.
60.38
Siena have made a substitution with Sandro Cesaretti replacing Ighli Serena .
63.35
Diaw Cirillo sees Jose Javier Gimenez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Javier Gimenez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.48
Luca Tramezzani plays the ball forward to Mickael Thomert. Mickael Thomert deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alessandro Rivalta. Alessandro Rivalta shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
67.20
Daniele Jacobs sees Alessandro Rivalta in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alessandro Rivalta knocks in a cross ball towards Daniele Jacobs. Daniele Jacobs outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies just wide!
69.44
Carmelo Negro makes a probing pass to Maurizio Pinna. Maurizio Pinna sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
73.24
With imagination, Fabian N. Maini laces a through ball forward to Mickael Thomert. Mickael Thomert sees a break and surges forward. Mickael Thomert knocks in a cross ball towards Daniele Jacobs. Daniele Jacobs connects with a diving header but it is miles over!
75.49
Gianfranco Caverzan makes a simple pass to Carmelo Negro. Carmelo Negro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nicolas Bierhoff who gathers it comfortably.
78.43
Luca Tramezzani takes it forward alone. Luca Tramezzani flicks a high ball forward to Daniele Jacobs who takes it down. Daniele Jacobs knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Vittorio Spinesi.
84.48
Mickael Thomert deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniele Jacobs. Daniele Jacobs knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.52
Max Malagò kicks a strong pass forward to Diego Bertani. Diego Bertani makes a probing pass to Adriano Dani. Adriano Dani tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Sandro Ganci makes a beautiful solo run. Sandro Ganci knocks in a cross ball towards Sandro Cesaretti. Sandro Cesaretti gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Unione Sportiva Livorno

Siena
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.2%
48.8%
Play Area
29.3%
43.9%
26.8%

Scorers
Daniele Jacobs 40
Gianfranco Caverzan 26, 44
Maurizio Pinna 69

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gianfranco Caverzan of Siena

Match Ratings