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Match Report

Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at San Siro where AC Milan play host to Empoli. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
AC Milan are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Empoli appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
AC Milan start the match!
3.02
Erwin Franken makes a simple pass to Mohammed Lawal. Mohammed Lawal controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Valerio Dundjerski. Valerio Dundjerski takes a shot at goal but somehow P. Gilberto Polonia manages to keep it out.
4.56
Paul Okon passes the ball forward to Nikolaos Christodoulakis. Nikolaos Christodoulakis chips the ball to his team mate, Valerio Dundjerski. Valerio Dundjerski knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.06
AC Milan are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
14.25
Pablo Horacio Ibáñez kicks a strong pass forward to Alexandre Cortez. Alexandre Cortez shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
15.08
Sandro Bellucci clumsily knocks into Jean-Paul Broerse. Sandro Bellucci is warned by the referee! Jean-Paul Broerse runs off the knock.
16.17
Paul Okon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nikolaos Christodoulakis. Nikolaos Christodoulakis makes a probing pass to Valerio Dundjerski. Valerio Dundjerski knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephan Amoah.
27.47
Stephan Chevallier knocks the ball forward to Elvis Faccini. Elvis Faccini knocks the ball forward to Angelo Tasca. Angelo Tasca goes all the way! Angelo Tasca tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
28.53
Sandro Bellucci clumsily knocks into Erwin Franken. The referee calls over Sandro Bellucci again and warns him to calm down! Erwin Franken hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.53
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
30.06
Stephan Amoah deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sandro Bellucci. Sandro Bellucci threads the ball through to Cesare Rigoni. Cesare Rigoni knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Michelangelo Chiesa.
33.39
Alexandre Cortez hacks Michelangelo Chiesa from behind! The referee calls over Alexandre Cortez and warns him to calm down! Michelangelo Chiesa stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.03
Leonardo Suarez makes a simple pass to Sandro Bellucci. Sandro Bellucci deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Cortez. Alexandre Cortez goes all the way! Alexandre Cortez shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!
36.29
Sandro Bellucci advances with the ball. Sandro Bellucci goes all the way! Sandro Bellucci shoots from just inside the box but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
38.14
Empoli are easily keeping AC Milan at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
39.30
Sandro Bellucci controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cesare Rigoni. Cesare Rigoni goes all the way! Cesare Rigoni tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.
44.18
Stephan Chevallier barges into Valerio Dundjerski. The referee calls over Stephan Chevallier and warns him to calm down! Valerio Dundjerski hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
Empoli start the second half!
60.21
Jean-Paul Broerse kicks a strong pass forward to Valerio Dundjerski. Valerio Dundjerski controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
61.47
Pablo Horacio Ibáñez flicks the ball to his team mate, Angelo Tasca. Angelo Tasca threads the ball through to Cesare Rigoni but he's offside!
67.03
Sandro Bellucci controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Angelo Tasca. Angelo Tasca goes all the way! Angelo Tasca rockets a shot on goal but somehow Augustine Lawal manages to keep it out.
69.35
Erwin Franken passes the ball forward to Manuel Tarantino. Manuel Tarantino makes a simple pass to Valerio Dundjerski. Valerio Dundjerski cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
72.00
Stephan Chevallier hacks Manuel Tarantino from behind! Stephan Chevallier is warned by the referee again! Manuel Tarantino stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.09
Pablo Horacio Ibáñez makes a probing pass to Alexandre Cortez. Alexandre Cortez shoots from long range. It's there!! Augustine Lawal has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
78.07
Erwin Franken kicks a strong pass forward to Mohammed Lawal. Mohammed Lawal goes all the way! Mohammed Lawal rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
81.36
Michelangelo Chiesa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nikolaos Christodoulakis. Nikolaos Christodoulakis passes the ball forward to Manuel Tarantino. Manuel Tarantino controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
83.50
Sandro Bellucci passes the ball forward to Angelo Tasca. Angelo Tasca plays a perfect one-two with Alexandre Cortez and rushes in on goal... Angelo Tasca rockets a shot on goal. Augustine Lawal is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
89.47
Rocco R. Biancone clumsily knocks into Elvis Faccini. The referee calls over Rocco R. Biancone and warns him to calm down! Elvis Faccini carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
Pablo Horacio Ibáñez knocks the ball to his team mate, Angelo Tasca. Angelo Tasca goes all the way! Angelo Tasca tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Angelo Tasca of AC Milan

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 3 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 5 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 2
Fouls
Fouls: 5 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 50.6024096385542 vs 49.3975903614458
Play Area
Home team third: 24.10%, Midfield: 45.78%, Away team third: 30.12%