Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Stadio C. Castellani where Empoli play host to Parma. A crowd of 20,784 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Empoli are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Parma appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Alessandro Mutarelli.
The pitch is in good condition.
Empoli are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Parma appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Alessandro Mutarelli.
0.00
0-0Empoli kick off the first half!
4.29
0-0Antonio Jardim comes in with a late challenge on Benoit Santarelli. The referee brings Antonio Jardim to one side and gives him a warning! Benoit Santarelli grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
6.11
0-0Benoit Santarelli chips the ball to his team mate, Gianluca Bachini. Gianluca Bachini lofts in a cross ball towards Pietro Pecchia. Pietro Pecchia flicks the ball with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
8.25
0-0Pietro Fioretti hits a low pass to Antonio Jardim. Antonio Jardim knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.38
Benoit Santarelli passes the ball forward to Felice Petruzzi. Felice Petruzzi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Youssef Elhamdaoui.
14.26
1-0Gianluigi Bonazzoli threads a neat ball through to Pietro Fioretti. Pietro Fioretti flicks the ball to his team mate, Luigi Lotti. Luigi Lotti skips past Amedeo Lucchini! Luigi Lotti side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Luigi Lotti scores for Empoli!!
20.52
Patrick Wieler makes a probing pass to Antonio Jardim. Antonio Jardim knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Ferreira.
24.14
1-0Patrick Wieler takes it forward alone. Patrick Wieler flicks the ball to his team mate, Luigi Lotti. Luigi Lotti shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Gavin Hendry is on top of his game. Great keeping!
26.13
Norio Ono hits a low pass to Antonio Jardim. Antonio Jardim shoots from distance. Wonderful reactions from Gavin Hendry keeps it out!
27.57
1-0Gianluigi Bonazzoli clumsily knocks into Benoit Santarelli. Gianluigi Bonazzoli is warned by the referee! Benoit Santarelli runs off the knock.
28.08
Pietro Fioretti flicks a high ball forward to Luigi Lotti who takes it down. Luigi Lotti makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Patrick Wieler. Patrick Wieler muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
33.04
Luigi Lotti makes a simple pass to Norio Ono. Norio Ono whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Jardim. Antonio Jardim whips the ball goalwards with his head. Gavin Hendry gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
39.10
Corentin Pamarot makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonio Jardim. Antonio Jardim controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Gavin Hendry smothers it!
42.48
Patrick Wieler sees space and advances. Patrick Wieler plays a one-two with Luigi Lotti and rushes in on goal... Patrick Wieler shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Gavin Hendry reads it well. Quality keeping!
44.20
Paul Ferreira knocks the ball to his team mate, Felice Petruzzi. Felice Petruzzi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Benoit Santarelli. Benoit Santarelli shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
45.00
Gianluca Bachini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonio Lanzaro. Antonio Lanzaro shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Empoli appear unchanged since the first half. Parma have changed their lineup with Marino Iacopino replacing Julian Blanco. The Parma players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Parma start the second half!
48.29
Pietro Pecchia plays the ball forward to Benoit Santarelli. Benoit Santarelli whips in a cross ball towards Marino Iacopino. Marino Iacopino beats his man to it with a header but it's well over the bar!
54.15
Amedeo Lucchini barges into Patrick Wieler. Amedeo Lucchini is given a warning by the referee! Patrick Wieler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.16
Antonio Crovari flicks a high pass forward. Marino Iacopino holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marino Iacopino flicks a high ball forward to Antonio Lanzaro who takes it down. Antonio Lanzaro shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
60.41
Benoit Santarelli hits a low pass to Antonio Lanzaro. Antonio Lanzaro plays a one-two with Felice Petruzzi and rushes in on goal... Antonio Lanzaro shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
63.42
Benoit Santarelli sees Felice Petruzzi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Felice Petruzzi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.00
2-0Benoit Santarelli threads a neat ball through to Felice Petruzzi. Felice Petruzzi whips in a cross ball towards Marino Iacopino. Marino Iacopino flicks the ball with his head. Youssef Elhamdaoui clears it off the line with his head!
69.02
Norio Ono sees Antonio Jardim in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Antonio Jardim tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
73.18
Amedeo Lucchini flicks a high pass forward. Felice Petruzzi controls it well on his chest. Felice Petruzzi brings the ball forward. Felice Petruzzi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Ighli Zini gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
75.52
Benoit Santarelli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marino Iacopino. Marino Iacopino finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
77.45
Felice Petruzzi plays the ball forward to Benoit Santarelli. Benoit Santarelli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.14
Amedeo Lucchini flicks a high pass forward. Paul Ferreira controls it well on his chest. Paul Ferreira flicks a high ball forward to Pietro Pecchia who takes it down. Pietro Pecchia whips in a cross ball towards Benoit Santarelli. With a superhuman jump, Benoit Santarelli connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Ighli Zini gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
79.06
Benoit Santarelli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Felice Petruzzi. Felice Petruzzi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Ighli Zini is on top of his game. Excellent keeping!
83.40
Norio Ono flicks a high pass forward to Antonio Jardim who brings the ball neatly under control. Antonio Jardim plays a scrappy one-two with Luigi Lotti and advances towards the goal... Antonio Jardim shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Gavin Hendry smothers it!
84.10
With some swift thinking, Benoit Santarelli plays the ball forward to Gianluca Bachini. Gianluca Bachini whips in a cross ball towards Benoit Santarelli. Benoit Santarelli directs the ball goalwards with his head. Ighli Zini gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
85.40
Paul Ferreira flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Caballero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alejandro Caballero kicks a strong pass forward to Gianluca Bachini. Gianluca Bachini lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Lanzaro. Antonio Lanzaro connects with a diving header. Ighli Zini manages to gather it.
87.49
Felice Petruzzi flicks a high pass forward to Benoit Santarelli who brings the ball under control. Benoit Santarelli plays a scrappy one-two with Gianluca Bachini and advances towards the goal... Benoit Santarelli tries a spectacular strike. Solid save from Ighli Zini. What a great pair of hands!
90.00
2-0Pietro Pecchia comes in with a late challenge on Corentin Pamarot. The referee calls over Pietro Pecchia and shows him a yellow card! Corentin Pamarot hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ighli Zini (GK)
8
2. Youssef Elhamdaoui (DEF)
6
3. Gianluigi Bonazzoli (DEF)
6
4. Alpay Izzet (DEF)
6
5. Jose Montero (DEF)
6
6. Norio Ono (MID)
6
7. Pietro Fioretti (MID)
7
8. Corentin Pamarot (MID)
6
9. Patrick Wieler (ATT)
8
10. Antonio Jardim (ATT)
6
11. Luigi Lotti (ATT)
8
12. Jurgen de Bruin (MID)
0
13. Vito Dalla Bona (MID)
0
14. Ernesto Marquez (DEF)
0
1. Gavin Hendry (GK)
7
2. Paul Ferreira (DEF)
6
3. Amedeo Lucchini (DEF)
6
4. Antonio Crovari (DEF)
6
5. Alejandro Caballero (DEF)
6
6. Felice Petruzzi (MID)
7
7. Benoit Santarelli (MID)
8
8. Gianluca Bachini (ATT)
6
9. Julian Blanco (ATT)
6
10. Antonio Lanzaro (ATT)
6
11. Pietro Pecchia (ATT)
5
12. Nicol˜ Negro Frer (DEF)
0
13. Vasco Fonseca (MID)
0
14. Marino Iacopino (ATT)
6