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47% Ball Possession LIVORNO and 53% Ball Possession PARMA
Livorno 0 – 3 Parma
2′ Raffaele Palladino
86′ Amauri
92′ Amauri (penalty)
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Serie A Standing BEFORE the game:
Livorno, 19th position with 13 points and a negative goal difference of -14
Parma, 9th position with 23 points and a “0” goal difference
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | Diff. | Points |
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| 9 | Parma | 18 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 26:26 | 0 | 23 |
| 19 | Livorno | 18 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 16:30 | -14 | 13 |
Livorno battling for salvation while Parma looking to climb towards the top 6 positions. Surprising seeing Coach Roberto Donadoni leaving forward Antonio Cassano as a sub as rumors increasing about a possible transfer.
Surprise, surprise, Parma silencing the Armando Picchi Stadium in the 2nd minute. Yep, an assist by Jonathan Biabiany to forward Raffaele Palladini catching the ball on the air with a left footed shot defeating Livorno goalkeeper Francesco Bardi in the bottom right corner.
Stats before the game seeing Livorno collecting only 1 point in the last 7 games and scoring only 3 goals. Up to them to change the stats or succumb.
Livorno making a substitution in the 25th minute. Midfielder Luca Siligardi replacing midfielder Marco Biagianti.
Referee Irrati giving the first yellow card of the match in the 30th minute to Parma defender Alessandro Lucarelli for a foul on Livorno forward Leandro Greco.
Towards the end of the first half, Livorno attempting to equalize in the 42nd minute. Paulino with a right footed shot challenging Parma goalkeeper Mirante who saves in the bottom left corner.
First half ends 45% ball possession Livorno and 55% ball possession Parma.
Livorno returning stronger in the second half. In the 47th minute, it is a combo move between Paulinho and Siligardi challenging goalkeeper Mirante … though no goal yet.
In the 63rd minute, Livorno substitute midfielder Ibrahima Mbaye with midfielder Alfred Duncan.
In the 69th minute Parma substitute forward Jonathan Biabiany with midfielder Nicola Sansone.
Livorno closer to the goal in the 75th minute with Emerson challenging Parma goalkeeper Mirante with a left footed shot though saved in the top center.
Livorno replacing midfielder Cristiano Piccini with forward Innocent Emeghara in the 76th minute.
Parma making their last substitution in the 84th minute. Forward Raffaelle Palladino replaced by Gabriel Paletta playing his 100th game in Serie A.
Say no more, Livorno in deep problem. Parma increasing the score in the 86th minute. It is forward Amauri to defeat Livorno goalkeeper Bardi with a right footed shot in the center. Immediately celebration from Amauri lifting his arms to the sky.
Making matters worst….. in the 92nd minute Referee Irrati giving a penalty to Parma conceded by Livorno defender Emerson for a foul on defender Pedro Mendes.
Taking the penalty spot is Amauri!…. Yep, and you guessed it right…. Amauri converting the penalty with a right footed shot defeating goalkeeper Bardi in the bottom right corner. Amauri running to celebrate towards the section of the fans rooting for Parma.
Four minutes added time.
Here is LIVORNO official starting lineup by coach Davide Nicola:
LIVORNO (3-5-1-1): : 1 Bardi,
17 Ceccherini,
23 Emerson,
77 Rinaudo,
2 Piccini,
27 Biagianti,
10 Luci,
24 Benassi,
15 Mbaye,
19 Greco,
9 Paulinho,
Here is PARMA official starting lineup by coach Roberto Donadoni:
PARMA (4-3-3): 83 Mirante,
87 Rosi,
6 Lucarelli,
23 Mendes,
18 Gobbi,
32 Marchionni,
30 Acquah,
16 Parolo,
7 Biabiany,
11 Amauri,
17 Palladino
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Disciplinary Situation: 2 suspended players for LIVORNO: 28 Schiattarella (1), De Lucia (until 18 January 2014)
1 suspended player for PARMA: Cassani
Stats AFTER the game. Top scorer LIVORNO: Paulinho with 6 goals
Top scorer PARMA: Forward Antonio Cassano and Marco Parolo with 6 goals each
| Livorno | Goals | Goals | Parma |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paulinho | 6 | 6 | Cassano, Antonio |
| Siligardi, Luca | 3 | 6 | Parolo, Marco |
| Greco, Leandro | 2 | 3 | Lucarelli, Alessandro |
| Emeghara, Innocent | 1 | 2 | Rosi, Aleandro |
| Luci, Andrea | 1 | 2 | Sansone, Nicola |
Stats. Here are the last 3 games of LIVORNO: 3 lost
| 05/01/14 | SA | Fiorentina – Livorno |
1:0 | Round 18 |
| 21/12/13 | SA | Livorno – Udinese |
1:2 | Round 17 |
| 15/12/13 | SA | Lazio – Livorno |
2:0 | Round 16 |
Here are the last 3 games of PARMA: 1 win, 2 draws
| 06/01/14 | SA | Parma – Turin |
3:1 | Round 18 |
| 22/12/13 | SA | Sampdoria – Parma |
1:1 | Round 17 |
| 15/12/13 | SA | Parma – Cagliari |
0:0 | Round 16 |
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Total celebration for Parma
Click the video to watch the highlights of the match, Livorno vs Parma, Saturday 11 January 2014, Armando Picchi Stadium, Livorno, Italy, Serie A Week 19
Italian Serie A Week 19
Livorno 0 – 3 Parma
Saturday 11 January 2014
Armando Picchi Stadium
Livorno, Italy
18:00
Referee: IRRATI
Assistants: MUSOLINO – MARRAZZO
Fourth Official: PRETI
ADD1: MARIANI
ADD2: CANDUSSIO
Goals: 2′ Raffaele Palladino (P), 86′ Amauri, 93′ Amauri (penalty)
Official formations – lineups
LIVORNO (3-5-1-1): : 1 Bardi,
17 Ceccherini,
23 Emerson,
77 Rinaudo,
2 Piccini,
27 Biagianti,
10 Luci,
24 Benassi,
15 Mbaye,
19 Greco,
9 Paulinho,
SUBS:
22 Anania,
37 Aldegani,
3 Gemiti,
33 Valentini,
41 Duncan,
11 Lambrughi,
14 Mosquera,
7 Belingheri,
26 Siligardi,
20 Emeghara,
29 Borja
Coach: Davide Nicola
PARMA (4-3-3): 83 Mirante,
87 Rosi,
6 Lucarelli,
23 Mendes,
18 Gobbi,
32 Marchionni,
30 Acquah,
16 Parolo,
7 Biabiany,
11 Amauri,
17 Palladino
SUBS:
91 Bajza,
43 Coric ,
3 Mesbah,
19 Felipe,
29 Paletta,
25 Konè,
20 Obi,
5 Gargano,
24 Munari,
26 Mauri,
99 Cassano,
21 Sansone
Coach: Roberto Donadoni
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Saturday 11 January 2014 Armando Picchi Stadium Livorno, Italy 18:00 |
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| Livorno | Match Stats |
Parma |
| 0 | Goals | 3 |
| 19(5) | Shots (on goal) | 9 (5) |
| 13 | Fouls | 21 |
| 6 | Corner kicks | 6 |
| 4 | Offsides | 0 |
| 47% | Ball Possession | 53% |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 2 | Saves | 5 |
What do you think of the results? Which players surprised you or disappointed you and why?