Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Stadio C. Castellani where Empoli play host to Inter Milan. A crowd of 8,798 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Empoli and Inter Milan are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Manuel Goretti.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Empoli and Inter Milan are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Manuel Goretti.
0.00
0-0Inter Milan start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.50
0-0Enrico Teodorani controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oscar Jr. Taibi. Oscar Jr. Taibi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Greig but the linesman indicates offside!
3.31
0-0Cosimo Petrachi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Greig. Kevin Greig skips past Cristian Maspero! Cristian Maspero catches Kevin Greig on the ankles. Kevin Greig appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
4.18
1-0Gionatha Ficini threads a neat ball through to Manuel Strada. Manuel Strada shoots from 20 yards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.28
1-0Sergio Zanutta hacks Rob Schulp from behind! Sergio Zanutta is given a warning by the referee! Rob Schulp runs off the knock.
15.45
1-0Enrico Teodorani advances with the ball. Enrico Teodorani plays a quick one-two with Oscar Jr. Taibi and rushes in on goal... Enrico Teodorani shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
16.14
Eugenio Sturba flicks a high pass forward. Gionatha Ficini holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gionatha Ficini sees a break and surges forward. Gionatha Ficini shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
18.57
1-0Cristian Maspero hits a low pass to Sergio Zanutta. Sergio Zanutta threads the ball through to Pierre G. Bonfiglio. Pierre G. Bonfiglio finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Edgar Fernandes.
20.53
1-0It's a corner kick. Gionatha Ficini loops the ball over to the far post. Enrico Teodorani reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
22.38
Adriano Paris makes a simple pass to Mauro Davanzante. Mauro Davanzante finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
24.42
1-0Ivone Iorio flicks a high pass forward. Pierre G. Bonfiglio holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pierre G. Bonfiglio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.02
Stefano Ferrari flicks a high pass forward. Rob Schulp collects the pass. Rob Schulp makes a probing pass to Oscar Jr. Taibi. Oscar Jr. Taibi whips in a cross ball towards Neil Liddell. Neil Liddell connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
30.28
With imagination, Emanuele Belotti picks a pass forward to Giorgio Negro Frer. Giorgio Negro Frer flicks a high pass forward to Oscar Jr. Taibi who brings the ball under control. Oscar Jr. Taibi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.42
Rob Schulp controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Greig. Kevin Greig deftly passes the ball to Oscar Jr. Taibi, releasing him through on goal. Oscar Jr. Taibi tries a spectacular strike but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
33.05
Samba Cinetti threads the ball through to Adriano Paris. Adriano Paris makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pierre G. Bonfiglio. Pierre G. Bonfiglio knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Edgar Fernandes who gathers it comfortably.
34.13
Eugenio Sturba kicks a strong pass forward to Sergio Zanutta. Sergio Zanutta chips the ball to his team mate, Manuel Strada. Manuel Strada knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Edgar Fernandes who gathers it comfortably.
38.58
Rob Schulp barges into Gionatha Ficini. Rob Schulp is given a warning by the referee! Gionatha Ficini hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.42
Adriano Paris makes an attacking run forward. Adriano Paris sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
42.17
Gionatha Ficini surges forward with the ball. Gionatha Ficini shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
44.41
Giorgio Negro Frer decides to run forward with the ball. Giorgio Negro Frer finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Empoli appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. Inter Milan appear unchanged since the first half. The Empoli players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Empoli kick off!
51.17
Cristian Maspero hits a low pass to Gionatha Ficini. Gionatha Ficini takes it forward alone. Gionatha Ficini controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Edgar Fernandes gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
53.52
Adriano Paris makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mauro Davanzante. Mauro Davanzante whips in a cross ball towards Pierre G. Bonfiglio. Pierre G. Bonfiglio heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
57.38
With imagination, Giorgio Negro Frer laces a through ball forward to Neil Liddell. Neil Liddell shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
60.48
1-1Empoli have made a substitution with Eoin Edwards replacing Adriano Paris .
61.54
Cosimo Petrachi takes it forward alone. Cosimo Petrachi skips past Samba Cinetti! Cosimo Petrachi takes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
66.30
Cristian Maspero sees Gionatha Ficini in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gionatha Ficini threads the ball through to Manuel Strada. Manuel Strada shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
67.28
Eoin Edwards flicks a high pass forward. Manuel Strada holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Manuel Strada shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
71.44
Gionatha Ficini threads the ball through to Manuel Strada. Manuel Strada shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Edgar Fernandes manages to gather it easily.
73.43
Gionatha Ficini surges forward with the ball. Gionatha Ficini shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
75.01
Sergio Zanutta makes a simple pass to Manuel Strada. Manuel Strada shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Edgar Fernandes manages to gather it easily.
77.39
Emanuele Belotti kicks a strong pass forward to Enrico Teodorani. Enrico Teodorani plays the ball forward to Neil Liddell. Neil Liddell edges inside the box! Neil Liddell rockets a shot on goal. Komian Florentin comfortably gets down and covers it.
78.42
Rob Schulp chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Greig. Kevin Greig finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Komian Florentin (GK)
6
2. Cristian Maspero (DEF)
6
3. Samba Cinetti (DEF)
6
4. Eugenio Sturba (DEF)
6
5. Ivone Iorio (MID)
6
6. Sergio Zanutta (MID)
6
7. Gionatha Ficini (MID)
9
8. Adriano Paris (MID)
7
9. Pierre G. Bonfiglio (ATT)
6
10. Manuel Strada (ATT)
8
11. Mauro Davanzante (ATT)
6
12. Aladino Maltagliati (GK)
0
13. Eoin Edwards (ATT)
6
14. Fabio Mignani (DEF)
0
1. Edgar Fernandes (GK)
8
2. Steffen Neudecker (DEF)
6
3. Stefano Ferrari (DEF)
6
4. Emanuele Belotti (DEF)
6
5. Cosimo Petrachi (MID)
7
6. Rob Schulp (MID)
6
7. Giorgio Negro Frer (MID)
6
8. Enrico Teodorani (MID)
7
9. Oscar Jr. Taibi (ATT)
6
10. Neil Liddell (ATT)
9
11. Kevin Greig (ATT)
6
12. Zerbini Ganz (DEF)
0
13. Albrecht Vogel (MID)
0
14. Franceco Sussi (GK)
0