Match Report

0.00 0-0

The whistle blows and Sampdoria get the match underway!

3.43 0-0

Giovanni M. Sala flicks a high pass forward to Petri Inia who brings the ball under control. Petri Inia threads a neat ball through to Alun Dichio. Alun Dichio threads the ball through to David Lawton but he's offside!

8.03 0-0

Pascal Vogel sees a break and surges forward. Pascal Vogel edges inside the box! Pascal Vogel side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies just off target!

12.16 0-0

Alejandro Di Loreto laces a through ball forward to Giuliano Vieri. Giuliano Vieri flicks a high pass forward. Jeremy Condi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jeremy Condi lofts in a cross ball towards Benedetto Ongarato. Benedetto Ongarato flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Gian Matteo Cirillo. Excellent save.

14.20 0-0

Pablo Peiro hacks Rio Kitson from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rio Kitson carries on, but is struggling a bit.

15.22 0-0

Petri Inia makes a simple pass to Alun Dichio. Alun Dichio runs straight at the defence! Some superb footwork from Alun Dichio provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!

16.19 0-0

Marcel Emmerlich flicks a high pass forward. Pablo Peiro controls it well on his chest. Pablo Peiro lofts in a cross ball towards Benedetto Ongarato. Benedetto Ongarato knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Gian Matteo Cirillo gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!

20.13 0-0

Artur Ferreira makes a probing pass to Giovanni M. Sala. Giovanni M. Sala knocks the ball forward to Kevin Gough. Kevin Gough makes a probing pass to Rio Kitson but he's offside!

22.22 0-0

Rio Kitson knocks the ball forward to Alun Dichio. Alun Dichio skips past Marcel Emmerlich! Alun Dichio shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Cleto Accursi easily smothers it!

27.30 0-0

David Lawton comes in with a late challenge on Sandro Mora. The referee calls over David Lawton and warns him to calm down! Sandro Mora stretches but gets up unharmed.

28.31 0-0

Giuliano Vieri sees Sandro Mora in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sandro Mora flicks the ball to his team mate, Benedetto Ongarato. Benedetto Ongarato shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!

30.33 0-0

Petri Inia runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Petri Inia rushes past Marcel Emmerlich! Petri Inia rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!

32.51 0-0

Artur Ferreira threads a neat ball through to Petri Inia. Petri Inia surges forward with the ball. Petri Inia cuts inside the box! Petri Inia muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!

38.32 0-0

Marcello Lasalandra threads a neat ball through to Wladimiro Guzzo. Wladimiro Guzzo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!

39.32 0-0

Alejandro Di Loreto makes a probing pass to Sandro Mora. Sandro Mora knocks the ball forward to Wladimiro Guzzo. Wladimiro Guzzo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Artur Ferreira.

40.43 0-0

David Lawton passes the ball forward to Stuart Johnstone. Stuart Johnstone knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Kevin Gough is offside!

44.01 0-0

Giovanni M. Sala flicks the ball to his team mate, Petri Inia. Petri Inia threads the ball through to David Lawton. David Lawton advances inside the box! David Lawton tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!

45.00 0-0

David Lawton threads the ball through to Kevin Gough. Kevin Gough edges inside the box! Kevin Gough strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Solid save from Cleto Accursi. What a great pair of hands!

45.00 0-0

The referee blows for the end of the first half

45.00 0-0

The whistle blows and Empoli kick off!

49.14 1-0

Sandro Mora chips the ball to his team mate, Benedetto Ongarato. Benedetto Ongarato lofts in a cross ball towards Wladimiro Guzzo. Wladimiro Guzzo directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!

53.39 1-0

With vision, Wladimiro Guzzo laces a through ball forward to Jeremy Condi. Jeremy Condi whips in a cross ball towards Sandro Mora. Sandro Mora makes a looping header on goal but Gian Matteo Cirillo is on top of it.

57.56 1-0

Alejandro Di Loreto runs forward with the ball. Alejandro Di Loreto sees a break and surges forward. Alejandro Di Loreto plays a scrappy one-two with Pablo Peiro and stumbles forward towards the goal... Artur Ferreira comes in with a late challenge on Alejandro Di Loreto. Alejandro Di Loreto appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!

59.55 1-0

Sandro Mora chips the ball to his team mate, Wladimiro Guzzo. Wladimiro Guzzo knocks in a cross ball towards Pablo Peiro. Pablo Peiro connects with a diving header but is denied by Gian Matteo Cirillo. Excellent save.

60.39 1-0

Sampdoria have made a substitution with Roberto Banchelli replacing Marcello Lasalandra .

61.40 1-0

Gianmatteo Ginestra catches Pascal Vogel on the ankles. The referee calls over Gianmatteo Ginestra and shows him a yellow card! Pascal Vogel carries on, but is struggling a bit.

65.30 1-0

Sandro Mora hacks Giovanni M. Sala from behind! The referee calls over Sandro Mora and shows him a yellow card! Giovanni M. Sala grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.

66.29 1-0

Petri Inia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alun Dichio. Alun Dichio whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Johnstone. Stuart Johnstone finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.

67.31 1-0

Pascal Vogel flicks a high ball forward to Stuart Johnstone who takes it down. Stuart Johnstone plays a one-two with Alun Dichio and rushes in on goal... Stuart Johnstone cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!

69.25 1-1

Rio Kitson chips the ball to his team mate, Alun Dichio. Alun Dichio plays a scrappy one-two with Stuart Johnstone and advances towards the goal... Alun Dichio looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's there!! Cleto Accursi has to pick the ball from the back of the net!

77.13 1-1

Sampdoria have made a substitution with Ljubisa Pergolizzi replacing Wladimiro Guzzo .

78.17 1-1

Gianmatteo Ginestra flicks a high pass forward. Ljubisa Pergolizzi collects the pass. Ljubisa Pergolizzi kicks a strong pass forward to Jeremy Condi but the referee indicates it's offside!

81.59 1-1

Giovanni M. Sala makes a probing pass to Stuart Johnstone. Stuart Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Petri Inia controls it well on his chest. Petri Inia shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!

83.01 1-1

Petri Inia passes the ball forward to Pascal Vogel. Pascal Vogel runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Pascal Vogel provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is miles over!

84.19 1-1

David Lawton changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. David Lawton passes the ball forward to Petri Inia. Alejandro Di Loreto comes in with a late challenge on Petri Inia. Petri Inia appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!

87.33 1-1

Giovanni M. Sala controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Petri Inia. Petri Inia sees Kevin Gough in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kevin Gough rushes past Marcel Emmerlich! Kevin Gough muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!

89.07 1-1

Giovanni M. Sala knocks the ball to his team mate, Diego Bertotto. Diego Bertotto sees Alun Dichio in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alun Dichio sees Kevin Gough just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some superb footwork from Kevin Gough provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Cleto Accursi easily gets down and covers it.

90.00 1-1

The referee blows for full-time