Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio C. Castellani where Empoli play host to Pistoiese. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Empoli are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Pistoiese appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Empoli are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Pistoiese appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Pistoiese get the match underway!
3.35
0-0Joseph-Desire Tchoutang makes a simple pass to Facundo Paredes. Facundo Paredes knocks the ball forward to Eric Döring. Eric Döring finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
8.31
0-1Dmitri Korneev passes the ball forward to Yoshimitsu Matsuda. Yoshimitsu Matsuda flicks the ball to his team mate, Eric Döring. Eric Döring chips the ball to his team mate, Godwin Babayaro. Godwin Babayaro rockets a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Godwin Babayaro!
15.01
Ismael Sükür chips the ball to his team mate, Bruno Costa. Bruno Costa makes a probing pass to Eric Döring. Eric Döring whips in a cross ball towards Godwin Babayaro. Godwin Babayaro directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Mario Lozano.
18.54
0-1Bruno Costa flicks the ball to his team mate, Godwin Babayaro. Godwin Babayaro shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
20.38
Bruno Costa kicks a strong pass forward to Eric Döring. Eric Döring goes all the way! Eric Döring tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Mario Lozano manages to gather it comfortably.
27.35
Bruno Costa makes a simple pass to Eric Döring. Eric Döring goes all the way! Eric Döring shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Mario Lozano manages to gather it comfortably.
28.24
Antonio Merino knocks the ball forward to Nicholas Garcia. Nicholas Garcia shoots from long range but it flies wide!
30.53
Bruno Costa makes a simple pass to Francesco Parlour. Francesco Parlour finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Mario Lozano easily smothers it!
32.54
Antonio Merino makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Gallacher. Richard Gallacher goes all the way! Richard Gallacher cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Taras Skubashevsky!
34.12
0-1Alassandro Inzaghi makes a probing pass to Nicholas Garcia. Nicholas Garcia knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.09
0-1Godwin Babayaro catches Eduardo Oliveira on the ankles. Godwin Babayaro is warned by the referee! Eduardo Oliveira gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
42.13
0-1Eric Döring barges into Sebastiao Oliveira. The referee calls over Eric Döring and warns him to calm down! Sebastiao Oliveira runs off the knock.
44.38
Bruno Costa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eric Döring. Eric Döring tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Empoli kick off!
47.55
Yoshimitsu Matsuda threads the ball through to Francesco Parlour. Francesco Parlour knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sebastiao Oliveira.
48.54
Dmitri Korneev knocks the ball to his team mate, Facundo Paredes. Facundo Paredes knocks the ball forward to Eric Döring. Eric Döring goes all the way! Eric Döring shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Mario Lozano had no chance!! Goal for Pistoiese!
53.17
Dmitri Korneev kicks a strong pass forward to Bruno Costa. Bruno Costa threads the ball through to Francesco Parlour. Francesco Parlour knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.38
Joseph-Desire Tchoutang controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bruno Costa. Bruno Costa knocks the ball to his team mate, Eric Döring. Eric Döring controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Mario Lozano!
63.24
Eduardo Oliveira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alejandro Di Napoli. Alejandro Di Napoli threads the ball through to Richard Gallacher. Richard Gallacher shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
66.18
Yoshimitsu Matsuda knocks the ball forward to Eric Döring. Eric Döring tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
72.58
0-2Nicholas Garcia hacks Ismael Sükür from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ismael Sükür runs off the knock.
79.22
Dominic Souness knocks the ball forward to Alassandro Inzaghi. Alassandro Inzaghi flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Gallacher. Richard Gallacher plays a perfect one-two with Nicholas Garcia and rushes in on goal... Richard Gallacher rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
81.31
0-2Georgios Pappas flicks the ball to his team mate, Eric Döring. Eric Döring deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Godwin Babayaro but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
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