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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio C. Castellani where Empoli play host to Cagliari. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Empoli and Cagliari are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Franceco Paschetta.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Empoli and Cagliari are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Franceco Paschetta.
0.00
0-0Empoli kick off and get the match underway!
2.13
0-0Callum Hutchison runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Callum Hutchison shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
4.36
0-0Armin Höfer flicks a high pass forward. Renato Piangerelli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Renato Piangerelli knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hennie Taks.
10.49
0-0Stuart Mccall flicks a high ball forward to Rodolfo Bucchi who takes it down. Rodolfo Bucchi lofts in a cross ball towards Renato Piangerelli. Renato Piangerelli is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball strikes Alex Maresca's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
11.35
0-0Stuart Mccall takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Some good footwork from Damien Newton provides some space. He shoots at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
12.08
0-0Renato Piangerelli hacks Rocco R. Zorzi from behind! The referee calls over Renato Piangerelli and shows him a yellow card! Rocco R. Zorzi gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
14.52
Armin Höfer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodolfo Bucchi. Rodolfo Bucchi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.25
1-0Damien Newton flicks a high pass forward to Stuart Mccall who brings the ball under control. With imagination, Stuart Mccall laces a weighted ball forward to Danilo Pinton. Danilo Pinton whips in a cross ball towards Renato Piangerelli. Renato Piangerelli makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
18.06
1-0Roland Bottelin passes the ball forward to Ricardo Neves. Ricardo Neves hits a low pass to Enrico Correa. Enrico Correa makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Fabian Natale Monza is on top of it.
20.48
With a delightful solo run, Stuart Mccall stretches the opposition's defence. Stuart Mccall finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
24.59
Eusebio Galli sees a break and surges forward. Eusebio Galli lofts in a cross ball towards Renato Piangerelli. Renato Piangerelli whips the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
26.23
Gialuca Fortin makes a probing pass to Del Wetherall. Del Wetherall makes a simple pass to Renato Piangerelli. Renato Piangerelli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.06
Rocco R. Zorzi flicks a high pass forward. Roland Bottelin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roland Bottelin makes a probing pass to Ricardo Neves. Ricardo Neves knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.03
Armin Höfer chips the ball to his team mate, Renato Piangerelli. Renato Piangerelli knocks in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Bucchi. Rodolfo Bucchi powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
39.17
2-0Alex Maresca comes in with a late challenge on Eusebio Galli. The referee calls over Alex Maresca and warns him to calm down! Eusebio Galli runs off the knock.
40.04
Roland Bottelin barges into Eusebio Galli. Roland Bottelin is given a warning by the referee! Eusebio Galli gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
42.03
Adolfo Mendez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, P. Gilberto Albino. P. Gilberto Albino shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
Armin Höfer flicks the ball to his team mate, Renato Piangerelli. Renato Piangerelli plays a scrappy one-two with Danilo Pinton and advances towards the goal... Renato Piangerelli takes a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Empoli appear unchanged since the first half. Cagliari also appear unchanged since the first half. The Cagliari players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Cagliari kicking off!
47.52
Eusebio Galli makes a probing pass to Danilo Pinton. Danilo Pinton whips in a cross ball towards Renato Piangerelli. With a superhuman jump, Renato Piangerelli connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
51.18
Damien Newton surges forward with the ball. Damien Newton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodolfo Bucchi. Rodolfo Bucchi skips past Hennie Taks! Some silky footwork from Rodolfo Bucchi provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
54.30
Damien Newton hits a low pass to Eusebio Galli. Eusebio Galli sees a break and surges forward. Eusebio Galli knocks in a cross ball towards Renato Piangerelli. Renato Piangerelli makes a convincing header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
59.21
Roland Bottelin knocks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Neves. Ricardo Neves knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.17
Garry Gemmill flicks a high pass forward. Enrico Correa collects the pass. Enrico Correa plays a scrappy one-two with Ricardo Neves and advances towards the goal... Enrico Correa takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
63.25
Garry Gemmill makes a beautiful solo run. Garry Gemmill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.09
Damien Newton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Armin Höfer. Armin Höfer brings the ball forward. Armin Höfer rushes past Hennie Taks! Some silky footwork from Armin Höfer provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
66.15
Eusebio Galli threads a neat ball through to Danilo Pinton. Danilo Pinton finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
67.24
3-1Rodolfo Bucchi clumsily knocks into Hennie Taks. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Hennie Taks runs off the knock.
69.23
Damien Newton catches Garry Gemmill on the ankles. The referee brings Damien Newton to one side and gives him a warning! Garry Gemmill stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.16
Garry Gemmill flicks a high pass forward. Enrico Correa holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Enrico Correa lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Neves. Ricardo Neves powers a header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
72.48
P. Gilberto Albino barges into Gialuca Fortin. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gialuca Fortin runs off the knock.
73.40
Hennie Taks flicks a high pass forward to Callum Hutchison who brings the ball under control. Callum Hutchison makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ricardo Neves. Ricardo Neves knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Damien Newton.
83.45
Armin Höfer brings the ball forward. Armin Höfer whips in a cross ball towards Danilo Pinton. Danilo Pinton outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Matthias Lensing is on top of it.
84.00
Adriano Foglio punts the ball hopefully upfield. Renato Piangerelli lofts in a cross ball towards Danilo Pinton. Danilo Pinton connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
85.31
Rocco R. Zorzi passes the ball forward to Garry Gemmill. Garry Gemmill flicks a high pass forward. Enrico Correa collects the pass. Enrico Correa knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fabian Natale Monza who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Callum Hutchison flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Neves controls it well on his chest. Ricardo Neves knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adriano Foglio.
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
| Renato Piangerelli 15, 54 Rodolfo Bucchi 36 | Enrico Correa 60 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Fabian Natale Monza (GK)
6
2. Adriano Foglio (DEF)
6
3. Gialuca Fortin (DEF)
6
4. Damien Newton (DEF)
7
5. Del Wetherall (MID)
6
6. Eusebio Galli (MID)
8
7. Armin Höfer (MID)
7
8. Stuart Mccall (MID)
6
9. Rodolfo Bucchi (ATT)
7
10. Danilo Pinton (ATT)
7
11. Renato Piangerelli (ATT)
10
12. Giordano Anastasi (GK)
0
13. Lucas Gabriel Siviglia (DEF)
0
14. Stuart Bremner (DEF)
0
1. Matthias Lensing (GK)
7
2. Hennie Taks (DEF)
6
3. Alex Maresca (DEF)
6
4. Rocco R. Zorzi (DEF)
6
5. Adolfo Mendez (MID)
6
6. Garry Gemmill (MID)
7
7. Callum Hutchison (MID)
6
8. Roland Bottelin (MID)
6
9. Enrico Correa (ATT)
7
10. Ricardo Neves (ATT)
6
11. P. Gilberto Albino (ATT)
5
12. Nicola Carlo Santarelli (DEF)
0
13. Manuel Cupi (GK)
0
14. Alberto Birindelli (ATT)
0