Match Report
| Empoli | Empoli |  |  | Lazio | Lazio | ||||||||||||||||
| Dave Townsend | Dave Townsend | manager | darren Nicholls | darren Nicholls | |||||||||||||||||
| Ighli Zini | I. Zini |  | 73 | G |  | 1 | | G | 83 |  | Boubacar Soro | B. Soro | |||||||||
| Youssef Elhamdaoui | Y. Elhamdaoui |  | 73 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 73 |  | Hryhoriy Sokurov | H. Sokurov | |||||||||
| Gianluigi Bonazzoli | G. Bonazzoli | | 73 | D | | 3 | | D | 80 |  | Dmitri Chislenko | D. Chislenko | |||||||||
| Alpay Izzet | A. Izzet |  | 79 | D |  | | 4 | | D | 78 |  | Jakob Conteh | J. Conteh | ||||||||
| Jose Montero | J. Montero |  | 73 | D | | 5 | | | M | 88 |  | Sonny Altafini | S. Altafini | ||||||||
| Norio Ono | N. Ono |  | 73 | M | | 6 | | M | 85 | | Alpay Izzet | A. Izzet | |||||||||
| Jacob Winterburn | J. Winterburn |  | 76 | M | | 7 | | M | 90 |  | Karim Pfennings | K. Pfennings | |||||||||
| Corentin Pamarot | C. Pamarot |  | 79 | M | | 8 | | M | 92 |  | Kevin McGrory | K. McGrory | |||||||||
| Patrick Wieler | P. Wieler |  | 81 | A | | 9 | | A | 73 | | Kubilay Sükür | K. Sükür | |||||||||
| Luigi Lotti | L. Lotti | | 74 | A | | 10 | | A | 76 |  | Arek Boniek | A. Boniek | |||||||||
| Ismael Ayaz | I. Ayaz | | 70 | A | | 11 | | A | 76 |  | John Robinson | J. Robinson | |||||||||
| Antonio Jardim | A. Jardim |  | 75 | A | | 12 | | M | 75 | | Roland Wyss | R. Wyss | |||||||||
| Jurgen de Bruin | J. de Bruin | | 71 | M | | 13 | | A | 73 |  | Lari Gadd | L. Gadd | |||||||||
| Vito Dalla Bona | V. Dalla Bona | | 68 | M | | 14 | | A | 77 |  | Andreas Simonsson | A. Simonsson | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio C. Castellani where Empoli play host to Lazio. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Empoli are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Lazio appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Franceco De Vezze.
The pitch is in great condition.
Empoli are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Lazio appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Franceco De Vezze.
0.00
0-0Empoli start the match!
2.50
0-0Karim Pfennings changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Karim Pfennings shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
4.39
With imagination, Youssef Elhamdaoui laces a through ball forward to Norio Ono. Norio Ono kicks a strong pass forward to Luigi Lotti. Luigi Lotti plays a quick one-two with Ismael Ayaz and rushes in on goal... Luigi Lotti strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Boubacar Soro!
10.47
1-0Youssef Elhamdaoui knocks the ball forward to Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz whips in a cross ball towards Luigi Lotti. Luigi Lotti outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
15.53
Alpay Izzet flicks the ball to his team mate, John Robinson. John Robinson shoots from outside the area but Ighli Zini reads it well. Quality keeping!
20.09
1-0Hryhoriy Sokurov comes in with a late challenge on Patrick Wieler. Hryhoriy Sokurov is given a warning by the referee! Patrick Wieler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.00
1-0Youssef Elhamdaoui takes it forward alone. Youssef Elhamdaoui decides to run forward with the ball. Youssef Elhamdaoui knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.07
1-0Norio Ono flicks a high pass forward. Luigi Lotti holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luigi Lotti tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
33.40
Alpay Izzet makes a probing pass to Arek Boniek. Arek Boniek knocks in a cross ball towards John Robinson. John Robinson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Ighli Zini gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
39.01
Alpay Izzet controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Karim Pfennings. Karim Pfennings knocks in a cross ball towards Arek Boniek. Arek Boniek beats his man to it with a header but Ighli Zini is on top of it.
40.45
Showing composure, Gianluigi Bonazzoli plays the ball forward to Norio Ono. Norio Ono flicks the ball to his team mate, Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.26
Karim Pfennings plays the ball forward to Kubilay Sükür. Kubilay Sükür makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Karim Pfennings. Karim Pfennings cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Wonderful reactions from Ighli Zini keeps it out!
44.43
1-0Dmitri Chislenko comes in with a late challenge on Ismael Ayaz. Dmitri Chislenko is shown the yellow card! Ismael Ayaz carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Empoli appear unchanged since the first half. Lazio also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Lazio get the second half underway!
47.57
John Robinson threads a neat ball through to Sonny Altafini. Sonny Altafini lofts in a cross ball towards John Robinson. John Robinson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
53.27
Kevin McGrory makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Karim Pfennings. Karim Pfennings shoots from distance but is denied by Ighli Zini. Excellent save.
54.38
Kubilay Sükür clumsily knocks into Alpay Izzet. Kubilay Sükür is given a warning by the referee! Alpay Izzet hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.51
Norio Ono catches Karim Pfennings on the ankles. The referee brings Norio Ono to one side and gives him a warning! Karim Pfennings runs off the knock.
61.07
1-1Ismael Ayaz barges into Jakob Conteh. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jakob Conteh hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.00
Corentin Pamarot passes the ball forward to Norio Ono. Norio Ono flicks a high pass forward to Luigi Lotti who brings the ball under control. Luigi Lotti makes a probing pass between the defence to Norio Ono. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Norio Ono provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. Solid save from Boubacar Soro. What a great pair of hands!
66.47
Sonny Altafini flicks a high pass forward to Karim Pfennings who brings the ball under control. Karim Pfennings whips in a cross ball towards Sonny Altafini. Sonny Altafini powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Ighli Zini!
71.28
Alpay Izzet hits a low pass to Arek Boniek. Arek Boniek whips in a cross ball towards John Robinson. John Robinson flicks the ball with his head. Ighli Zini picks it out of the air!
72.43
Hryhoriy Sokurov threads a neat ball through to Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet whips in a cross ball towards Kubilay Sükür. Kubilay Sükür jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is shockingly off target!
73.30
Alpay Izzet hits a low pass to Karim Pfennings. Karim Pfennings knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alpay Izzet.
75.02
Corentin Pamarot makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Patrick Wieler. Patrick Wieler passes the ball forward to Luigi Lotti. Luigi Lotti cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
77.07
Norio Ono makes a probing pass to Patrick Wieler. Patrick Wieler tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
79.03
Alpay Izzet flicks the ball to his team mate, Norio Ono. Norio Ono threads a neat ball through to Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Boubacar Soro.
80.14
Corner kick to Empoli. Corentin Pamarot plays it short to Norio Ono. Norio Ono strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Boubacar Soro gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
83.37
Karim Pfennings controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin McGrory. Kevin McGrory whips in a cross ball towards John Robinson. John Robinson directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Ighli Zini manages to keep it out.
87.56
Norio Ono catches Jakob Conteh on the ankles. Norio Ono is warned by the referee again! Jakob Conteh stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Luigi Lotti 10 | John Robinson 48 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ighli Zini (GK)
9
2. Youssef Elhamdaoui (DEF)
7
3. Gianluigi Bonazzoli (DEF)
6
4. Alpay Izzet (DEF)
6
5. Jose Montero (DEF)
6
6. Norio Ono (MID)
7
7. Jacob Winterburn (MID)
6
8. Corentin Pamarot (MID)
6
9. Patrick Wieler (ATT)
6
10. Luigi Lotti (ATT)
8
11. Ismael Ayaz (ATT)
6
12. Antonio Jardim (ATT)
0
13. Jurgen de Bruin (MID)
0
14. Vito Dalla Bona (MID)
0
1. Boubacar Soro (GK)
7
2. Hryhoriy Sokurov (DEF)
6
3. Dmitri Chislenko (DEF)
5
4. Jakob Conteh (DEF)
6
5. Sonny Altafini (MID)
7
6. Alpay Izzet (MID)
7
7. Karim Pfennings (MID)
8
8. Kevin McGrory (MID)
6
9. Kubilay Sükür (ATT)
6
10. Arek Boniek (ATT)
6
11. John Robinson (ATT)
8
12. Roland Wyss (MID)
0
13. Lari Gadd (ATT)
0
14. Andreas Simonsson (ATT)
0