Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stadio Marc Antonio Bentegodi where Chievo Verona play host to Empoli. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Chievo Verona are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Empoli appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gianluca Circati.
The pitch is in good condition.
Chievo Verona are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Empoli appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gianluca Circati.
0.00
0-0Chievo Verona kick off and get the first half underway!
2.54
0-1Ismael Ayaz flicks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Jardim. Antonio Jardim shoots from long range. Antonio Jardim scores for Empoli!!
8.53
0-1Norio Ono flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Jardim holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Antonio Jardim makes a probing pass to Patrick Wieler but he's offside!
10.32
0-1Gianluigi Bonazzoli decides to run forward with the ball. Gianluigi Bonazzoli threads the ball through to Patrick Wieler. Patrick Wieler tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
12.10
0-1Gianluigi Bonazzoli knocks the ball forward to Corentin Pamarot. Corentin Pamarot threads a neat ball through to Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
14.20
Alassandro Veronese sees Marcello Piacentini in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marcello Piacentini lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Marasco. Antonio Marasco powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
16.07
Gianluigi Bonazzoli darts forward. Showing composure, Gianluigi Bonazzoli laces a through ball forward to Antonio Jardim. Antonio Jardim runs straight at the defence! Some awkward footwork from Antonio Jardim provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
27.51
0-2Enrico Bizzarri threads the ball through to Antonio Marasco. Antonio Marasco passes the ball forward to Marcello Piacentini. Marcello Piacentini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.59
Corentin Pamarot hits a low pass to Patrick Wieler. Patrick Wieler skips past Enrico Bizzarri! Patrick Wieler comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
34.31
Norio Ono flicks a high ball forward to Antonio Jardim who takes it down. Antonio Jardim knocks the ball forward to Patrick Wieler but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
38.20
0-3Empoli are dictating the run of play here today.
40.43
Corentin Pamarot flicks a high pass forward. Ismael Ayaz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ismael Ayaz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Patrick Wieler. Patrick Wieler knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Jardim. Antonio Jardim makes a deft header but is denied by Federico Sassanelli. Excellent save.
42.05
Marcello Piacentini makes a probing pass to Antonio Marasco. Antonio Marasco flicks a high pass forward. Marcello Piacentini holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marcello Piacentini plays a scrappy one-two with Filippo Melli and advances towards the goal... Marcello Piacentini cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Chievo Verona appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. Empoli appear unchanged since the first half. The Chievo Verona players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Empoli kicking off!
48.06
With a delightful solo run, Jacob Winterburn stretches the opposition's defence. Jacob Winterburn knocks the ball forward to Ismael Ayaz but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
49.18
0-3Rosario Giorgetti catches Antonio Jardim in the face with his elbow. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Antonio Jardim shakes off the knock.
53.01
Alpay Izzet deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Patrick Wieler. Patrick Wieler darts forward. Patrick Wieler skips past Wilson Sankhare! Patrick Wieler strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Solid save from Federico Sassanelli.
54.16
0-3Andre Tasso clumsily knocks into Ismael Ayaz. Andre Tasso is given a warning by the referee! Ismael Ayaz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.17
0-3Empoli have made a substitution with Jurgen de Bruin replacing Jacob Winterburn .
63.00
Enrico Bizzarri plays the ball forward to Filippo Melli. Filippo Melli shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
65.20
Corentin Pamarot makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Patrick Wieler. Patrick Wieler plays a perfect one-two with Antonio Jardim and rushes in on goal... Patrick Wieler muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
69.41
Norio Ono advances with the ball. Norio Ono knocks the ball to his team mate, Patrick Wieler. Some world-class footwork from Patrick Wieler provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Federico Sassanelli!
72.05
Enrico Bizzarri punts the ball hopefully upfield. Edoardo Tramezzani knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ighli Zini who gathers it comfortably.
73.45
Enrico Bizzarri makes a beautiful solo run. Enrico Bizzarri shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
75.32
Gianluigi Bonazzoli threads the ball through to Youssef Elhamdaoui. Youssef Elhamdaoui knocks the ball forward to Antonio Jardim. Antonio Jardim plays a one-two with Patrick Wieler and rushes in on goal... Antonio Jardim cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Federico Sassanelli smothers it!
77.30
Marcello Piacentini advances with the ball. Marcello Piacentini knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Youssef Elhamdaoui.
78.57
Youssef Elhamdaoui flicks a high pass forward. Corentin Pamarot collects the pass. With imagination, Corentin Pamarot plays the ball forward to Antonio Jardim. Antonio Jardim edges inside the box! Antonio Jardim muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!! The crowd cheer. That makes three for the Portuguese player!
83.31
Andre Tasso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonio Marasco. Antonio Marasco kicks a strong pass forward to Edoardo Tramezzani. Edoardo Tramezzani knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alpay Izzet.
85.46
Wilson Sankhare kicks a strong pass forward to Aldo Rustico. Aldo Rustico darts forward. Aldo Rustico knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ighli Zini who gathers it comfortably.
87.06
Norio Ono deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz sees Antonio Jardim just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Antonio Jardim cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but is denied by Federico Sassanelli. Excellent save.
89.29
Antonio Marasco takes a long throw-in. Wilson Sankhare flicks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Marasco. Antonio Marasco knocks the ball to his team mate, Edoardo Tramezzani. Edoardo Tramezzani whips in a cross ball towards Aldo Rustico. Aldo Rustico whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Ighli Zini with no chance!! Goal for Chievo Verona!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Aldo Rustico 89 | Antonio Jardim 3, 16, 79 Patrick Wieler 31, 65 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Federico Sassanelli (GK)
7
2. Alassandro Veronese (DEF)
6
3. Rosario Giorgetti (DEF)
4
4. Andre Tasso (DEF)
6
5. Enrico Bizzarri (DEF)
6
6. Marcello Piacentini (MID)
6
7. Antonio Marasco (MID)
6
8. Filippo Melli (ATT)
6
9. Edoardo Tramezzani (ATT)
6
10. Aldo Rustico (ATT)
6
11. Wilson Sankhare (ATT)
6
12. Marco Marino (DEF)
0
13. Tomas Gemmi (GK)
0
14. Miguel Rubio (DEF)
0
1. Ighli Zini (GK)
6
2. Youssef Elhamdaoui (DEF)
6
3. Gianluigi Bonazzoli (DEF)
7
4. Alpay Izzet (DEF)
6
5. Francesco Corallo (DEF)
6
6. Norio Ono (MID)
6
7. Jacob Winterburn (MID)
6
8. Corentin Pamarot (MID)
7
9. Patrick Wieler (ATT)
8
10. Antonio Jardim (ATT)
9
11. Ismael Ayaz (ATT)
6
12. Luigi Lotti (ATT)
0
13. Jose Montero (DEF)
0
14. Jurgen de Bruin (MID)
6