Match Report


Unione Sportiva Livorno     Palermo
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G. BonazzoliG1GM. Ambrosino
D. BeckhamD2DR. Venturin
D. BögelundD3DD. Glass
B. ValenciaD4DT. Chiesa
R. VelosoM5MF. Abbruscato
C. GoughM6MG. Valoti
C. MendesM7MG. Ongarato
L. RankinM8MM. Agostini
H. HeggemA9captainAA. Martinelli
M. De NooijerA10AW. Stam
H. CésarAcaptain11AS. Schulze
 
P. ViscaalD12MN. Sulcis
P. Van HalstM13DD. Schenning
A. BecerraA14DG. Bertarelli

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Match Report

Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Armando Picchi where Unione Sportiva Livorno play host to Palermo. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Unione Sportiva Livorno and Palermo are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Datti Mohamed Guardalben.


0.00
Unione Sportiva Livorno get the match underway!
2.45
Rodolfo Venturin chips the ball to his team mate, Massimo Agostini. Massimo Agostini flicks a high pass forward. Wilfred Stam controls it well on his chest. Wilfred Stam shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
3.46
Cesar Mendes passes the ball forward to Mario De Nooijer. Mario De Nooijer whips in a cross ball towards Henning Heggem. Henning Heggem makes a convincing header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
8.51
Franceco Abbruscato threads a neat ball through to Wilfred Stam. Wilfred Stam makes a probing pass between the defence to Alberto Martinelli. Alberto Martinelli side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Dennis Bögelund.
14.57
Dennis Bögelund threads a neat ball through to Colin Gough. Colin Gough hits a low pass to Henning Heggem. Henning Heggem knocks in a cross ball towards Mario De Nooijer. Mario De Nooijer rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Morgan Ambrosino with no chance!! Goal for Unione Sportiva Livorno!
20.33
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
22.58
Gian Matteo Valoti threads a neat ball through to Simon Schulze. Simon Schulze whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Martinelli. Alberto Martinelli beats his man to it with a header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
27.24
Gian Matteo Valoti flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Schulze. Simon Schulze knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Giovanni Bonazzoli who gathers it comfortably.
28.09
Colin Gough plays the ball forward to Henning Heggem. Henning Heggem skips past Rodolfo Venturin! Henning Heggem shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Henning Heggem!
32.47
Cesar Mendes flicks a high pass forward to Henning Heggem who brings the ball under control. Henning Heggem knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.22
Rodolfo Venturin comes in with a late challenge on Henning Heggem. Rodolfo Venturin is shown the yellow card! Henning Heggem hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.17
Dennis Bögelund threads a neat ball through to Colin Gough. Colin Gough threads a neat ball through to Henning Heggem. Henning Heggem knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rodolfo Venturin.
39.30
Duncan Glass makes a simple pass to Gian Matteo Valoti. Gian Matteo Valoti darts forward. Gian Matteo Valoti passes the ball forward to Alberto Martinelli. Alberto Martinelli strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
40.39
Darren Beckham sweeps the ball long. Henning Heggem knocks in a cross ball towards Mario De Nooijer. Mario De Nooijer gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Morgan Ambrosino punches it away to safety.
44.40
Duncan Glass brings the ball forward. Duncan Glass plays the ball forward to Simon Schulze. Simon Schulze controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
45.00
Bernabé Valencia flicks the ball to his team mate, Cesar Mendes. Cesar Mendes flicks a high ball forward to Mario De Nooijer who takes it down. Mario De Nooijer knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Heitor César is offside!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
The second half starts with Palermo kicking off!
47.55
Rodrigo Veloso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Heitor César. Heitor César knocks in a cross ball towards Henning Heggem. Henning Heggem makes a looping header on goal. What a cracker!! Morgan Ambrosino had no chance!! Goal for Unione Sportiva Livorno! That's his third!
51.01
Cesar Mendes passes the ball forward to Mario De Nooijer. Mario De Nooijer whips in a cross ball towards Heitor César. Heitor César connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Morgan Ambrosino easily picks it out of the air!
54.41
Rodrigo Veloso sees Henning Heggem in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Henning Heggem shoots from outside the area but Morgan Ambrosino is on top of it.
55.30
Cesar Mendes changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Cesar Mendes lofts in a cross ball towards Mario De Nooijer. Mario De Nooijer outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
59.21
Bernabé Valencia flicks a high pass forward. Cesar Mendes controls it well on his chest. Cesar Mendes kicks a strong pass forward to Mario De Nooijer. Mario De Nooijer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.35
Unione Sportiva Livorno have made 2 substitutions with Paul Viscaal replacing Bernabé Valencia and Pim Van Halst replacing Cesar Mendes .
61.39
Paul Viscaal plays the ball forward to Rodrigo Veloso. Rodrigo Veloso passes the ball forward to Heitor César. Heitor César shoots from 25 yards but Morgan Ambrosino reads it well. Good keeping!
63.58
Luke Rankin surges forward with the ball. Luke Rankin whips in a cross ball towards Mario De Nooijer. Mario De Nooijer flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Morgan Ambrosino with no chance!! Goal for Unione Sportiva Livorno! The crowd cheer. That makes three for the Dutchman!
66.41
Dennis Bögelund hits a low pass to Colin Gough. Colin Gough hits a low pass to Mario De Nooijer. Mario De Nooijer knocks in a cross ball towards Heitor César. Heitor César makes a convincing header but somehow Morgan Ambrosino manages to keep it out.
71.31
Tiziano Chiesa clumsily knocks into Mario De Nooijer. Tiziano Chiesa is given a warning by the referee! Mario De Nooijer runs off the knock.
73.30
Pim Van Halst threads a neat ball through to Mario De Nooijer. Mario De Nooijer shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
75.04
Tiziano Chiesa knocks the ball forward to Franceco Abbruscato. Franceco Abbruscato makes a beautiful solo run. Franceco Abbruscato puts a great ball through but Simon Schulze is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
77.34
Unione Sportiva Livorno have made a substitution with Alvaro Becerra replacing Mario De Nooijer .
79.28
Colin Gough flicks a high pass forward. Henning Heggem collects the pass. Henning Heggem knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Morgan Ambrosino who gathers it comfortably.
81.47
Franceco Abbruscato hits a low pass to Simon Schulze. Simon Schulze plays a one-two with Alberto Martinelli and rushes in on goal... Simon Schulze takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
84.26
Pim Van Halst sees Henning Heggem in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Henning Heggem controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Morgan Ambrosino is on top of it.
90.00
Pim Van Halst flicks a high ball forward to Alvaro Becerra who takes it down. Alvaro Becerra knocks in a cross ball towards Heitor César. Heitor César flicks the ball with his head but somehow Morgan Ambrosino manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
 

Unione Sportiva Livorno

Palermo
Goals
Goals: 6 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 13 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 1 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 67.1052631578947 vs 32.8947368421053
Play Area
Home team third: 22.37%, Midfield: 40.79%, Away team third: 36.84%

Scorers
Henning Heggem 3, 28, 48
Mario De Nooijer 15, 55, 64
Simon Schulze 81

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Henning Heggem of Unione Sportiva Livorno

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Giovanni Bonazzoli (GK)
6
2. Darren Beckham (DEF)
6
3. Dennis Bögelund (DEF)
6
4. Bernabé Valencia (DEF)
6
5. Rodrigo Veloso (MID)
6
6. Colin Gough (MID)
6
7. Cesar Mendes (MID)
7
8. Luke Rankin (MID)
6
9. Henning Heggem (ATT)
9
10. Mario De Nooijer (ATT)
9
11. Heitor César (ATT)
6

12. Paul Viscaal (DEF)
6
13. Pim Van Halst (MID)
6
14. Alvaro Becerra (ATT)
6

1. Morgan Ambrosino (GK)
7
2. Rodolfo Venturin (DEF)
5
3. Duncan Glass (DEF)
6
4. Tiziano Chiesa (DEF)
6
5. Franceco Abbruscato (MID)
6
6. Gian Matteo Valoti (MID)
6
7. Giampiero Ongarato (MID)
6
8. Massimo Agostini (MID)
6
9. Alberto Martinelli (ATT)
6
10. Wilfred Stam (ATT)
6
11. Simon Schulze (ATT)
7

12. Nicola Sulcis (MID)
0
13. Delano Schenning (DEF)
0
14. Giovanni Bertarelli (DEF)
0