Match Report

0.00 0-0

The whistle blows and Chievo Verona kick off!

2.13 0-0

Enrico Anaclerio runs straight at the opposition's defence. Enrico Anaclerio sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!

3.54 0-0

Kader Belloso darts forward. Kader Belloso knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Johnstone. Stuart Johnstone rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!

4.25 0-0

Giovanni M. Sala flicks a high ball forward to David Lawton who takes it down. David Lawton flicks a high ball forward to Kader Belloso who takes it down. Kader Belloso finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!

6.49 1-0

Kader Belloso flicks the ball to his team mate, Rio Kitson. Rio Kitson cuts inside the box! Rio Kitson looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!

9.26 1-0

Rio Campbell flicks the ball to his team mate, David Lawton. David Lawton knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Gough. Kevin Gough plays a one-two with Kader Belloso and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Kevin Gough provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Solid save from Emanuele Dionisi.

10.11 1-0

Ray Baronchelli hits a low pass to Oliver Sachs. Oliver Sachs threads the ball through to Matjaz Rustico but he's offside!

14.33 1-0

Alun Dichio knocks the ball forward to Stuart Johnstone. Stuart Johnstone plays a scrappy one-two with Kevin Gough and advances towards the goal... Stuart Johnstone shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Good keeping from Emanuele Dionisi as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.

15.42 1-0

Corner kick to Empoli. Rio Kitson plays it short to Alun Dichio. Alun Dichio flicks the ball on with his first touch. Stuart Johnstone strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!

21.23 1-0

Kader Belloso flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Johnstone collects the pass. Stuart Johnstone makes a pass forward but Alun Dichio makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!

22.26 1-0

Enrico Anaclerio makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sean Cauet. Sean Cauet sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Julian LaCrone effortlessly gets down and covers it.

24.26 1-0

Renato Amerini catches Kevin Gough on the ankles. The referee calls over Renato Amerini and shows him a yellow card! Kevin Gough hobbles a bit, but should be okay.

26.22 1-0

Matjaz Rustico chips the ball to his team mate, Sean Cauet. Sean Cauet knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.

27.25 1-0

Gabriele Marasco threads the ball through to Oliver Sachs. Oliver Sachs shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Julian LaCrone.

28.07 1-0

Ray Baronchelli takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. David Lawton reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.

32.13 1-0

Leon Widmann hits a low pass to Gabriele Marasco. Gabriele Marasco passes the ball forward to Matjaz Rustico. Matjaz Rustico lofts in a cross ball towards Oliver Sachs. Oliver Sachs makes a deft header but it is miles over!

33.15 1-0

Sean Cauet flicks a high pass forward to Tatsuya Takahashi who brings the ball under control. Tatsuya Takahashi knocks in a cross ball towards Matjaz Rustico. Matjaz Rustico jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!

38.58 1-0

Rio Kitson flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Gough holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kevin Gough shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.

39.56 1-0

David Lawton takes it forward alone. David Lawton rushes past Renato Amerini! David Lawton side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!

40.52 1-0

Giovanni M. Sala flicks a high pass forward to Kader Belloso who brings the ball under control. Kader Belloso flicks a high ball forward to Alun Dichio who gracefully takes it down. Alun Dichio advances inside the box! Some superb footwork from Alun Dichio provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Emanuele Dionisi gets down and covers it.

42.58 1-0

Gabriele Marasco pushes mid-way up the pitch. Gabriele Marasco knocks the ball to his team mate, Ray Baronchelli. Ray Baronchelli knocks in a cross ball towards Oliver Sachs. Oliver Sachs makes a deft header but slams it into the crowd!

45.00 1-0

Giovanni M. Sala knocks the ball forward to David Lawton. David Lawton lofts in a cross ball towards Pascal Vogel. Pascal Vogel jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!

45.00 1-0

The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

45.00 1-0

The second half starts with Empoli kicking off!

47.14 1-0

Giovanni M. Sala flicks a high pass forward. Alun Dichio controls it well on his chest. Alun Dichio threads the ball through to Rio Kitson but he's offside!

49.52 1-0

Leon Widmann flicks a high pass forward. Ray Baronchelli collects the pass. Ray Baronchelli flicks a high pass forward. Enrico Anaclerio controls it well on his chest. Enrico Anaclerio finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Julian LaCrone. What a great pair of hands!

51.23 1-0

Gabriele Marasco clumsily knocks into Rio Kitson. Gabriele Marasco is warned by the referee! Rio Kitson runs off the knock.

53.31 1-0

Sean Cauet chips the ball to his team mate, Tatsuya Takahashi. Tatsuya Takahashi lofts in a cross ball towards Sean Cauet. Sean Cauet makes a convincing header. The ball is well placed but Artur Ferreira blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!

55.58 1-0

Kevin Gough barges into Renato Amerini. The referee calls over Kevin Gough and shows him a yellow card! Renato Amerini runs off the knock.

57.04 1-0

Rio Campbell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Lawton. David Lawton passes the ball forward to Alun Dichio. Alun Dichio makes a probing pass to Kevin Gough but he's offside!

59.17 1-0

Matjaz Rustico catches David Lawton on the ankles. The referee calls over Matjaz Rustico and warns him to calm down! David Lawton gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.

60.20 1-0

Chievo Verona have made a substitution with Simone Pisanu replacing Ray Baronchelli .

61.27 1-0

David Lawton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kader Belloso. Kader Belloso knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gabriele Marasco.

69.29 1-0

Kader Belloso flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Gough holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kevin Gough lofts in a cross ball towards Kader Belloso. Kader Belloso powers a header at goal but Emanuele Dionisi reads it well. Good keeping!

71.00 1-0

With imagination, Artur Ferreira plays the ball forward to Pascal Vogel. Pascal Vogel flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Johnstone controls it well on his chest. Stuart Johnstone plays a one-two with David Lawton and advances towards the goal... Stuart Johnstone takes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!

72.34 1-0

Giovanni M. Sala takes a long throw-in. Kader Belloso threads a neat ball through to Alun Dichio. Alun Dichio puts a great ball through. Stuart Johnstone runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!

73.42 2-0

Artur Ferreira knocks the ball to his team mate, Kader Belloso. Kader Belloso flicks a high pass forward. Pascal Vogel holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pascal Vogel knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Johnstone. Stuart Johnstone rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Empoli!

77.06 2-0

Rio Campbell passes the ball forward to David Lawton. David Lawton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alun Dichio. Alun Dichio tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!

78.27 2-0

Oliver Sachs flicks a high pass forward. Tatsuya Takahashi controls it well on his chest. Tatsuya Takahashi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Artur Ferreira.

79.29 2-0

Gabriele Marasco flicks a high pass forward. Leon Widmann collects the pass. Leon Widmann darts forward. Leon Widmann lofts in a cross ball towards Enrico Anaclerio. Enrico Anaclerio connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Julian LaCrone picks it out of the air!

87.40 2-0

Enrico Anaclerio knocks the ball forward to Simone Pisanu. Simone Pisanu knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Giovanni M. Sala.

89.29 2-0

David Lawton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kader Belloso. Kader Belloso shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!

90.00 2-0

Renato Amerini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oliver Sachs. Oliver Sachs knocks in a cross ball towards Matjaz Rustico. Matjaz Rustico shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!

90.00 2-0

The referee whistles full-time!