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 AC Monza. A crowd of 20,173 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Empoli and AC Monza are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sandro Romualdi.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Empoli and AC Monza are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sandro Romualdi.
0.00
0-0Empoli start the match!
4.12
0-0With wonderful imagination, Jurgen de Bruin plays the ball forward to Patrick Wieler. Patrick Wieler shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
8.49
Nicholas Grantt threads a neat ball through to Benoit Simeoni. With great vision, Benoit Simeoni plays the ball forward to Kaba Condi who has made a great run into the box. Kaba Condi makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
16.08
0-0Alpay Izzet flicks a high pass forward. Jurgen de Bruin collects the pass. Jurgen de Bruin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Patrick Wieler. Patrick Wieler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nikolas Töpfer who gathers it comfortably.
20.50
0-0Showing composure, Rafael Barbosa laces a through ball forward to Kewullay Crovari. Kewullay Crovari kicks a strong pass forward to Nicholas Grantt but the referee indicates it's offside!
26.49
0-0Norio Ono hacks Benoit Simeoni from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Benoit Simeoni stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.30
Jurgen de Bruin flicks a high ball forward to Pietro Fioretti who takes it down. Pietro Fioretti kicks a strong pass forward to Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz makes a pass forward but Antonio Jardim is yards offside!
30.30
0-0Pedro Tavares sees space and advances. Pedro Tavares controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Ighli Zini manages to keep it out.
34.38
Jurgen de Bruin knocks the ball to his team mate, Patrick Wieler. Patrick Wieler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marco Bordoni.
38.25
Pietro Fioretti threads a neat ball through to Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz makes a great pass forward. Antonio Jardim runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
39.20
Pietro Fioretti knocks the ball to his team mate, Patrick Wieler. Patrick Wieler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.39
Seeing a gap ahead, Marco Bordoni plays the ball forward to Nicholas Grantt. Nicholas Grantt makes an attacking run forward. Nicholas Grantt tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
42.48
Nicholas Grantt makes a probing pass to Kewullay Crovari. Kewullay Crovari makes a probing pass to Benoit Simeoni but he's offside!
44.23
0-0Miguel Moutinho catches Antonio Jardim on the ankles. Miguel Moutinho is given a warning by the referee! Antonio Jardim stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
1-0Alpay Izzet flicks a high pass forward to Jurgen de Bruin who brings the ball under control. Jurgen de Bruin changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jurgen de Bruin knocks the ball to his team mate, Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ismael Ayaz!
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. AC Monza also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
AC Monza start the second half!
47.55
1-0Jurgen de Bruin sees Norio Ono in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Norio Ono advances with the ball. Norio Ono hits a low pass to Patrick Wieler. Patrick Wieler shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Rafael Barbosa steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
48.29
With vision, Jurgen de Bruin picks a pass forward to Antonio Jardim. Antonio Jardim knocks the ball forward to Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nikolas Töpfer who gathers it comfortably.
49.36
Nicholas Grantt barges into Pietro Fioretti. Nicholas Grantt is warned by the referee! Pietro Fioretti stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.31
Norio Ono flicks a high pass forward to Patrick Wieler who brings the ball under control. Patrick Wieler advances inside the box! Patrick Wieler rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
61.29
Pietro Fioretti flicks a high pass forward. Jurgen de Bruin controls it well on his chest. Jurgen de Bruin threads the ball through to Antonio Jardim. Antonio Jardim knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fabio Aubanel.
63.10
Pietro Fioretti threads the ball through to Norio Ono. Norio Ono flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Jardim holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Antonio Jardim knocks in a cross ball towards Patrick Wieler. With a superhuman jump, Patrick Wieler connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
66.23
Gianluigi Bonazzoli sees a break and surges forward. Gianluigi Bonazzoli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Patrick Wieler. Patrick Wieler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ismael Ayaz but the linesman indicates offside!
67.57
Gianluigi Bonazzoli flicks a high pass forward to Jurgen de Bruin who brings the ball neatly under control. Jurgen de Bruin knocks the ball to his team mate, Patrick Wieler. Patrick Wieler shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
69.02
Pedro Tavares hacks Gianluigi Bonazzoli from behind! The referee calls over Pedro Tavares and shows him a yellow card! Gianluigi Bonazzoli stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.29
Alpay Izzet passes the ball forward to Patrick Wieler. Patrick Wieler flicks a high ball forward to Ismael Ayaz who takes it down. Ismael Ayaz whips in a cross ball towards Patrick Wieler. Patrick Wieler gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Good keeping from Nikolas Töpfer as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
72.16
2-0Norio Ono takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Marco Bordoni reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
81.07
Pietro Fioretti knocks the ball to his team mate, Jurgen de Bruin. Jurgen de Bruin threads a neat ball through to Patrick Wieler. Patrick Wieler rushes past Miguel Moutinho! Patrick Wieler side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
84.23
Alpay Izzet passes the ball forward to Antonio Jardim. Antonio Jardim makes a simple pass, allowing Ismael Ayaz to run into the box. Ismael Ayaz muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
85.45
Miguel Moutinho flicks a high ball forward to Benoit Simeoni who gracefully takes it down. Benoit Simeoni hits a low pass to Torsten Bischoff. Torsten Bischoff threads the ball through to Benoit Simeoni but he's offside!
87.20
Rafael Barbosa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kewullay Crovari. Kewullay Crovari sees space and advances. Kewullay Crovari plays a one-two with Kaba Condi and rushes in on goal... Kewullay Crovari muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Ismael Ayaz 45 Patrick Wieler 53, 81 | Kewullay Crovari 87 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ighli Zini (GK)
6
2. Ernesto Marquez (DEF)
6
3. Gianluigi Bonazzoli (DEF)
6
4. Alpay Izzet (DEF)
6
5. Francesco Corallo (DEF)
6
6. Norio Ono (MID)
6
7. Pietro Fioretti (MID)
7
8. Jurgen de Bruin (MID)
8
9. Patrick Wieler (ATT)
9
10. Antonio Jardim (ATT)
6
11. Ismael Ayaz (ATT)
7
12. Youssef Elhamdaoui (DEF)
0
13. Jose Montero (DEF)
0
14. Vito Dalla Bona (MID)
0
1. Nikolas Töpfer (GK)
6
2. Rafael Barbosa (DEF)
6
3. Miguel Moutinho (DEF)
6
4. Fabio Aubanel (DEF)
6
5. Marco Bordoni (DEF)
6
6. Kewullay Crovari (MID)
7
7. Nicholas Grantt (MID)
6
8. Pedro Tavares (MID)
6
9. Torsten Bischoff (ATT)
6
10. Kaba Condi (ATT)
6
11. Benoit Simeoni (ATT)
6
12. Gianni Gioacchini (GK)
0
13. Ciro Lemme (ATT)
0
14. Damiano Bondi (MID)
0