Match report

Perugia Defeats Livorno 1-0 in Serie B

Perugia
Perugia
1–0
FT
Livorno
Livorno
Jan 27, 2020

Perugia emerged victorious in their Serie B clash against Livorno, securing a 1-0 win thanks to a crucial early goal from F. Melchiorri. The game was marred by several yellow cards, but Perugia managed to hold on to their lead, despite Livorno's efforts to level the score.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Perugia 1–0 Livorno
  • • Goal: F. Melchiorri (29') assisted by H. Nicolussi Caviglia
  • • Yellow cards: N. Gyömbér (16'), D. Agazzi (67'), F. Viviani (76'), M. Carraro (78'), M. Pallecchi (89')

Lineups

Perugia

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Vicario (G)
  • 2 A. Rosi (D)
  • 33 G. Angella (D)
  • 32 N. Gyömbér (D)
  • 7 P. Mazzocchi (M)
  • 3 M. Nzita (M)
  • 23 M. Falzerano (M)
  • 14 H. Nicolussi (F)
  • 15 A. Konate (M)
  • 8 D. Falcinelli (F)
  • 36 F. Melchiorri (F)

Substitutes

  • 4 M. Carraro
  • 16 R. Benzar
  • 11 C. Buonaiuto
  • 28 C. Kouan
  • 6 F. Sgarbi
  • 29 C. Capone
  • 10 V. Dragomir
  • 37 M. Albertoni
  • 22 A. Fulignati

Livorno

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 35 A. Plizzari (G)
  • 21 L. Gonnelli (D)
  • 17 A. Porcino (D)
  • 6 A. Gasbarro (D)
  • 26 L. Bogdan (D)
  • 43 F. Viviani (M)
  • 34 D. Agazzi (M)
  • 29 M. Rocca (F)
  • 15 E. Del Prato (M)
  • 9 S. Braken (F)
  • 11 Murilo (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 M. Pallecchi
  • 19 G. Morelli
  • 37 A. Rizzo
  • 16 G. Ruggiero
  • 5 A. Coppola
  • 2 A. Marie-Sainte
  • 22 M. Ricci
  • 14 L. Rizzo
  • 38 L. Zima

Timeline

  1. Perugia
    16' Perugia Card · Yellow Card
    N. Gyömbér
  2. Perugia
    29' Perugia Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Melchiorri · Assist: H. Nicolussi Caviglia
  3. Perugia
    65' Perugia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Konate · On: M. Carraro
  4. Livorno
    67' Livorno Card · Yellow Card
    D. Agazzi
  5. Livorno
    69' Livorno subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Gonnelli · On: M. Pallecchi
  6. Livorno
    72' Livorno subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Gasbarro · On: G. Morelli
  7. Livorno
    76' Livorno Card · Yellow Card
    F. Viviani
  8. Perugia
    78' Perugia Card · Yellow Card
    M. Carraro
  9. Perugia
    82' Perugia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Mazzocchi · On: R. Benzar
  10. Livorno
    82' Livorno subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Viviani · On: A. Rizzo
  11. Perugia
    84' Perugia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Melchiorri · On: C. Buonaiuto
  12. Livorno
    89' Livorno Card · Yellow Card
    M. Pallecchi

Match Stats

Stat Perugia Livorno
Fouls 16 23
Pass Accuracy 75% 80%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 4
Corners 6 3
Total Passes 365 490
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 1 2
Shots on Target 2 0
Shots off Target 5 2
Possession 44% 56%
Accurate Passes 273 392
Shots Inside Box 5 1
Saves 0 1
Shots Outside Box 3 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ F. Melchiorri's goal at the 29th minute proved crucial as it broke Livorno's resistance and set the tone for the rest of the match.
  • ▸ Perugia's ability to maintain their composure and fend off Livorno's late surge, despite multiple substitutions and yellow cards, was pivotal in securing the win.