Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stadio Friuli where Udinese play host to Empoli. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Udinese and Empoli are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Franceco De Vezze.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Udinese and Empoli are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Franceco De Vezze.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Udinese kicking off!
3.12
0-1Youssef Elhamdaoui chips the ball to his team mate, Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz threads a neat ball through to Patrick Wieler. Patrick Wieler tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
10.45
0-1Jose Montero comes in with a late challenge on Jose Rodriquez. The referee calls over Jose Montero and shows him a yellow card! Jose Rodriquez stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.50
0-1Corentin Pamarot flicks a high pass forward. Ismael Ayaz comfortably collects the pass. Ismael Ayaz knocks in a cross ball towards Patrick Wieler. Said Zimmerman barges into Patrick Wieler. Patrick Wieler appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
14.22
0-1George Cort kicks a strong pass forward to Chris Williamson. Chris Williamson flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Postiga controls it well on his chest. Eduardo Postiga knocks the ball forward to Stephane Savino but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
15.11
0-1Norio Ono flicks a high ball forward to Corentin Pamarot who takes it down. Corentin Pamarot tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
16.17
Dario Monetta flicks a high ball forward to Sebastiano Rinaldi who takes it down. Sebastiano Rinaldi kicks a strong pass forward to Chris Williamson. Chris Williamson cuts inside the box! Chris Williamson takes a shot at goal but is denied by Ighli Zini. Excellent save.
26.08
0-1Gianluigi Bonazzoli comes in with a late challenge on Chris Williamson. Gianluigi Bonazzoli is given a warning by the referee! Chris Williamson runs off the knock.
27.37
Chris Williamson threads the ball through to Ludovic Jurietti. Ludovic Jurietti kicks a strong pass forward to Eduardo Postiga but the referee indicates it's offside!
32.18
Ludovic Jurietti flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Postiga collects the pass. Eduardo Postiga shoots from long range. Ighli Zini gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
33.28
0-1Jose Rodriquez flicks a high pass forward. Stephane Savino collects the pass. Stephane Savino knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gianluigi Bonazzoli.
36.12
Gianluigi Bonazzoli threads a neat ball through to Norio Ono. Norio Ono darts forward. Norio Ono puts a great ball through. Ismael Ayaz runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
38.33
Chris Williamson threads a neat ball through to Jose Rodriquez. Jose Rodriquez plays a scrappy one-two with Eduardo Postiga and advances towards the goal... Jose Rodriquez tries a spectacular strike but Ighli Zini reads it well. Fabulous stop!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Udinese appear unchanged since the first half. Empoli also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Empoli kick off and get the second half underway!
49.06
With vision, George Cort picks a pass forward to Ludovic Jurietti. Ludovic Jurietti kicks a strong pass forward to Sebastiano Rinaldi but the referee indicates it's offside!
55.31
0-1Dario Monetta powers a long ball forward. Jose Rodriquez knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Postiga. Eduardo Postiga knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
66.53
George Cort flicks a high pass forward to Eduardo Postiga who brings the ball under control. Eduardo Postiga sees a break and surges forward. Eduardo Postiga shoots from long range. Good keeping from Ighli Zini as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
68.02
0-1It's a corner kick which Ludovic Jurietti takes quickly, playing the ball short to Said Zimmerman. Said Zimmerman flicks the ball on with his first touch. Ludovic Jurietti rockets a shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
71.30
Said Zimmerman flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Rodriquez. Jose Rodriquez chips the ball to his team mate, Ludovic Jurietti. Ludovic Jurietti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.48
Ludovic Jurietti makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Rodriquez. Jose Rodriquez cuts inside the box! Jose Rodriquez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
77.51
Eduardo Postiga makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sebastiano Rinaldi. Sebastiano Rinaldi finds some space and shoots from distance. Ighli Zini gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
78.41
Corentin Pamarot threads a neat ball through to Patrick Wieler. Patrick Wieler knocks the ball to his team mate, Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
83.21
Chris Williamson sees Jose Rodriquez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Rodriquez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.08
Ludovic Jurietti takes it forward alone. Ludovic Jurietti shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Ighli Zini!
87.36
Norio Ono sees Ismael Ayaz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ismael Ayaz finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
89.48
Ludovic Jurietti makes a probing pass to Stephane Savino. Stephane Savino knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alpay Izzet.
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
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Marek Deyna (GK)
6
2. Said Zimmerman (DEF)
6
3. Dario Monetta (DEF)
8
4. George Cort (DEF)
8
5. Alberto Cope (DEF)
6
6. Eduardo Postiga (MID)
7
7. Chris Williamson (MID)
8
8. Ludovic Jurietti (MID)
8
9. Jose Rodriquez (ATT)
7
10. Stephane Savino (ATT)
6
11. Sebastiano Rinaldi (ATT)
6
12. Rodolfo Manitta (GK)
0
13. Garcia Duque Vanoli (MID)
0
14. Jimmy Greco (ATT)
0
1. Ighli Zini (GK)
9
2. Youssef Elhamdaoui (DEF)
6
3. Gianluigi Bonazzoli (DEF)
6
4. Alpay Izzet (DEF)
6
5. Jose Montero (DEF)
5
6. Norio Ono (MID)
7
7. Corentin Pamarot (MID)
6
8. Jurgen de Bruin (MID)
6
9. Patrick Wieler (ATT)
8
10. Luigi Lotti (ATT)
6
11. Ismael Ayaz (ATT)
7
12. Pietro Fioretti (MID)
0
13. Guillermo Vazquez (MID)
0
14. Francesco Corallo (DEF)
0