Match Report
| Ancona | Ancona |  |  | Empoli | Empoli | ||||||||||||||||
| Liam Dineen | Liam Dineen | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Oleksandr Zhuravlov | O. Zhuravlov |  | 72 | G |  | 1 | | G | 79 |  | Mario Lozano | M. Lozano | |||||||||
| David Veloso | D. Veloso |  | 73 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 79 |  | Jordy Nok | J. Nok | |||||||||
| Eric Addo | E. Addo |  | 72 | D | | 3 | | D | 64 | | Eduardo Oliveira | E. Oliveira | |||||||||
| Paul Herzog | P. Herzog |  | 73 | D | | 4 | | D | 64 |  | Dominic Souness | D. Souness | |||||||||
| Simon Radner | S. Radner |  | 73 | M | | 5 | | D | 63 | | Sebastiao Oliveira | S. Oliveira | |||||||||
| Mikkel Beck | M. Beck |  | 70 | M | | 6 | | M | 65 |  | Antonio Merino | A. Merino | |||||||||
| Reinder Caluwé | R. Caluwé | | 77 | M | | 7 | | M | 65 |  | Alejandro Di Napoli | A. Di Napoli | |||||||||
| Alexis Dominguez | A. Dominguez | | 80 | M | | 8 | | M | 61 | | Alassandro Inzaghi | A. Inzaghi | |||||||||
| Mathias Curtolo | M. Curtolo |  | 70 | A | | 9 | | A | 68 |  | Nicholas Garcia | N. Garcia | |||||||||
| David Bernardi | D. Bernardi | | 82 | A | | 10 | | A | 64 | | Ighli Brivio | I. Brivio | |||||||||
| Carlos Serrano | C. Serrano | | 72 | A | | 11 | | A | 60 | | Manuele Galeoto | M. Galeoto | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Del Conero where Ancona play host to Empoli. A crowd of 20,130 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Ancona are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Empoli appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Ancona are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Empoli appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Empoli get the match underway!
3.20
0-0Mikkel Beck passes the ball forward to David Bernardi. David Bernardi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.06
Eric Addo hoofs the ball up the pitch. David Bernardi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eduardo Oliveira.
6.02
Simon Radner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Bernardi. David Bernardi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dominic Souness.
12.43
0-0Simon Radner advances with the ball. Simon Radner lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Serrano. Carlos Serrano flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Mario Lozano!
14.58
Sebastiao Oliveira hits it upfield. Nicholas Garcia lofts in a cross ball towards Ighli Brivio. Ighli Brivio powers a header at goal. Oleksandr Zhuravlov manages to gather it comfortably.
16.01
0-0Dominic Souness clumsily knocks into Mathias Curtolo. Dominic Souness is warned by the referee! Mathias Curtolo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.16
0-0Alexis Dominguez makes a simple pass to Carlos Serrano. Carlos Serrano shoots from distance but it flies wide!
20.39
0-0Alassandro Inzaghi brings the ball forward. Alassandro Inzaghi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicholas Garcia but he's offside!
24.58
Reinder Caluwé deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Bernardi. David Bernardi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eduardo Oliveira.
34.45
Alexis Dominguez threads the ball through to David Bernardi. David Bernardi finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Mario Lozano manages to gather it comfortably.
38.26
Reinder Caluwé makes a simple pass to Mathias Curtolo. Mathias Curtolo knocks in a cross ball towards David Bernardi. David Bernardi directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
40.08
Eric Addo makes a probing pass to Mikkel Beck. Mikkel Beck takes it forward alone. Mikkel Beck shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Mario Lozano!
45.00
Eduardo Oliveira advances with the ball. Eduardo Oliveira makes a probing pass to Manuele Galeoto. Manuele Galeoto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Ancona kick off the second half!
49.21
Alassandro Inzaghi chips the ball to his team mate, Ighli Brivio. Ighli Brivio chips the ball to his team mate, Manuele Galeoto. Manuele Galeoto rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
51.53
Alejandro Di Napoli chips the ball to his team mate, Manuele Galeoto. Manuele Galeoto whips in a cross ball towards Ighli Brivio. Ighli Brivio directs the ball goalwards with his head. Oleksandr Zhuravlov manages to gather it comfortably.
55.15
Eric Addo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Reinder Caluwé. Reinder Caluwé makes a probing pass to Mathias Curtolo. Mathias Curtolo lofts in a cross ball towards David Bernardi. David Bernardi is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Mario Lozano easily smothers it.
57.40
David Veloso flicks the ball to his team mate, Mikkel Beck. Mikkel Beck decides to run forward with the ball. Mikkel Beck lofts in a cross ball towards Mathias Curtolo. Mathias Curtolo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
59.22
Alexis Dominguez threads the ball through to Carlos Serrano. Carlos Serrano shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
61.32
David Veloso makes a probing pass to Mikkel Beck. Mikkel Beck passes the ball forward to Carlos Serrano. Carlos Serrano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.24
Alassandro Inzaghi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manuele Galeoto. Manuele Galeoto lofts in a cross ball towards Ighli Brivio. Ighli Brivio heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
67.42
0-1Alejandro Di Napoli takes it forward alone. Alejandro Di Napoli makes a probing pass to Manuele Galeoto. Manuele Galeoto rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
72.54
0-1Alassandro Inzaghi comes in with a late challenge on Mikkel Beck. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mikkel Beck grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
73.54
Eric Addo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mikkel Beck. Mikkel Beck sees a break and surges forward. Mikkel Beck controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Mario Lozano easily smothers it.
75.26
0-1The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
77.45
Alejandro Di Napoli makes a probing pass to Manuele Galeoto. Manuele Galeoto knocks in a cross ball towards Nicholas Garcia. Nicholas Garcia is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
79.52
Simon Radner threads the ball through to Mathias Curtolo. Mathias Curtolo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Bernardi but the linesman indicates offside!
81.54
Simon Radner passes the ball forward to Carlos Serrano. Carlos Serrano shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
87.32
Simon Radner sees space and advances. Simon Radner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.36
Dominic Souness knocks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Di Napoli. Alejandro Di Napoli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicholas Garcia. Nicholas Garcia makes a probing pass to Manuele Galeoto. Manuele Galeoto rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
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