Match Report
| Cosenza | Cosenza |  |  | Empoli | Empoli | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Ronnie Bloomer | R. Bloomer |  | 68 | G |  | 1 | | G | 76 |  | Mattia Serena | M. Serena | |||||||||
| Gerhard Dörner | G. Dörner |  | 79 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 65 |  | Arturo Montero | A. Montero | |||||||||
| Aniello Blasi | A. Blasi | | 73 | D | | 3 | | D | 63 |  | Copain Marbus | C. Marbus | |||||||||
| Martino Mangone | M. Mangone | | 69 | D | | 4 | | D | 58 |  | Kevin Mason | K. Mason | |||||||||
| Fabio Memmo | F. Memmo | | 66 | D | | 5 | | D | 57 | | Gary Collins | G. Collins | |||||||||
| Don Gemmill | D. Gemmill | | 72 | M | | 6 | | M | 63 |  | Eric Nyarko | E. Nyarko | |||||||||
| Eddy Baresi | E. Baresi | | 68 | M | | 7 | | M | 63 | | Eric Gyan | E. Gyan | |||||||||
| Raul Ametrano | R. Ametrano | | 66 | M | | 8 | | M | 62 | | Albert Castro | A. Castro | |||||||||
| Mattia Birindelli | M. Birindelli | | 76 | A | | 9 | | M | 60 | | Andy McNeill | A. McNeill | |||||||||
| Giacomo Taldo | G. Taldo | | 74 | A | | 10 | | A | 67 | | Dami‘n Paauwe | D. Paauwe | |||||||||
| Ottavio Piacentini | O. Piacentini | | 69 | A | | 11 | | A | 66 | | Giovanni Giacobbo | G. Giacobbo | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at San Vito where Cosenza play host to Empoli. A crowd of 20,189 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Cosenza are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Empoli appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Cosenza are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Empoli appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Empoli kick off!
3.31
0-1Eric Nyarko threads the ball through to Giovanni Giacobbo. Giovanni Giacobbo goes all the way! Giovanni Giacobbo rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
8.37
0-1Eddy Baresi catches Eric Gyan on the ankles. The referee calls over Eddy Baresi and warns him to calm down! Eric Gyan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.08
0-1Eddy Baresi chips the ball to his team mate, Mattia Birindelli. Mattia Birindelli shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
15.06
Fabio Memmo decides to run forward with the ball. Fabio Memmo chips the ball to his team mate, Giacomo Taldo. Giacomo Taldo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ottavio Piacentini. Ottavio Piacentini cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
16.08
0-1Albert Castro knocks the ball to his team mate, Giovanni Giacobbo. Giovanni Giacobbo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ronnie Bloomer who gathers it comfortably.
20.12
0-1Martino Mangone knocks the ball forward to Don Gemmill. Don Gemmill surges forward with the ball. Don Gemmill finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Mattia Serena manages to gather it comfortably.
24.53
Albert Castro comes in with a late challenge on Don Gemmill. Albert Castro is warned by the referee! Don Gemmill stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.47
Aniello Blasi takes it forward alone. Aniello Blasi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ottavio Piacentini. Ottavio Piacentini plays a perfect one-two with Giacomo Taldo and rushes in on goal... Ottavio Piacentini makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Mattia Serena easily smothers it!
32.45
0-1Martino Mangone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Don Gemmill. Don Gemmill controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Giacomo Taldo. Giacomo Taldo knocks the ball forward to Mattia Birindelli but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
36.36
Albert Castro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Giovanni Giacobbo. Giovanni Giacobbo finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
38.19
0-1Eric Nyarko hacks Raul Ametrano from behind! Eric Nyarko is shown the yellow card! Raul Ametrano grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
40.12
Eric Gyan knocks the ball to his team mate, Dami‘n Paauwe. Dami‘n Paauwe shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
44.00
0-2The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Cosenza kick off!
48.13
Martino Mangone kicks a strong pass forward to Raul Ametrano. Raul Ametrano knocks the ball forward to Mattia Birindelli. Mattia Birindelli shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
51.44
Eddy Baresi makes a simple pass to Giacomo Taldo. Giacomo Taldo goes all the way! Giacomo Taldo tries a spectacular strike but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
59.52
Fabio Memmo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Don Gemmill. Don Gemmill passes the ball forward to Mattia Birindelli. Mattia Birindelli shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
60.03
Martino Mangone knocks the ball to his team mate, Eddy Baresi. Eddy Baresi makes a simple pass to Mattia Birindelli. Mattia Birindelli tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
61.16
Albert Castro kicks a strong pass forward to Dami‘n Paauwe. Dami‘n Paauwe knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martino Mangone.
63.31
Raul Ametrano threads the ball through to Mattia Birindelli. Mattia Birindelli shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
66.59
Eddy Baresi chips the ball to his team mate, Mattia Birindelli. Mattia Birindelli plays a perfect one-two with Ottavio Piacentini and rushes in on goal... Mattia Birindelli shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Mattia Birindelli!
71.25
Cosenza are easily keeping Empoli at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
72.35
Andy McNeill catches Don Gemmill on the ankles. Andy McNeill is given a warning by the referee! Don Gemmill hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.39
Raul Ametrano sees space and advances. Raul Ametrano kicks a strong pass forward to Ottavio Piacentini. Ottavio Piacentini tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.
81.00
Copain Marbus kicks a strong pass forward to Eric Gyan. Eric Gyan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dami‘n Paauwe. Dami‘n Paauwe finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
84.08
2-2Raul Ametrano hacks Eric Nyarko from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eric Nyarko stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.55
Raul Ametrano decides to run forward with the ball. Raul Ametrano makes a probing pass to Mattia Birindelli but he's offside!
90.00
Albert Castro hacks Eddy Baresi from behind! The referee calls over Albert Castro again and warns him to calm down! Eddy Baresi runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Mattia Birindelli 63, 67 | Giovanni Giacobbo 3 Dami‘n Paauwe 40 |