Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadio C. Castellani where Empoli play Lecce in this league cup game. A crowd of 18,198 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Empoli and Lecce are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Lecce looks especially fired up for this match.
Today's match is refereed by Gionatha Ferrante.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Empoli and Lecce are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Lecce looks especially fired up for this match.
Today's match is refereed by Gionatha Ferrante.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Empoli kicking off!
2.39
0-0Sven Hitzlsperger hacks Andy Hamilton from behind! The referee calls over Sven Hitzlsperger and shows him a yellow card! Andy Hamilton grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
3.04
0-0Leonardo Pirri flicks a high pass forward. Ferdinando De Angelis holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With imagination, Ferdinando De Angelis plays the ball forward to Danilo Garzya. Danilo Garzya knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eddie Dichio.
4.51
0-0Leonardo Pirri flicks the ball to his team mate, Sven Hitzlsperger. Sven Hitzlsperger shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
8.30
0-0Fredrik Kanu advances with the ball. Fredrik Kanu tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Massimiliano Mezzano.
9.39
0-0Marcel Helmer takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Mervin Harrison side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
15.48
1-0Sven Hitzlsperger sees space and advances. Sven Hitzlsperger flicks a high pass forward. Ottavio Carbone collects the pass. Ottavio Carbone threads a neat ball through to Sven Hitzlsperger. Sven Hitzlsperger looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
18.25
1-0Mervin Harrison barges into Emmanuel Charvet. Mervin Harrison is shown the yellow card! Emmanuel Charvet stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.20
Emmanuel Charvet pushes up the pitch. Emmanuel Charvet sees a break and surges forward. Emmanuel Charvet sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Amara Diomede gets down and covers it.
27.58
Tonino Dalmat makes a probing pass to Danilo Garzya. Danilo Garzya makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Ottavio Carbone. Ottavio Carbone muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but is denied by Amara Diomede. Excellent save.
28.24
Leonardo Pirri catches Norman Insley on the ankles. Leonardo Pirri is shown the yellow card! Norman Insley gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
34.56
Emmanuel Charvet flicks the ball to his team mate, Ferdinando De Angelis. Ferdinando De Angelis makes a probing pass to Ottavio Carbone. Ottavio Carbone knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andy Hamilton.
38.55
Simon Seeler comes in with a late challenge on Danilo Garzya. The referee calls over Simon Seeler and shows him a yellow card! Danilo Garzya stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.25
Giampiero Manitta takes it forward alone. Giampiero Manitta passes the ball forward to Ferdinando De Angelis. Ferdinando De Angelis shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
40.19
Spencer Carrick deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mervin Harrison. Mervin Harrison knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.06
Emiliano Pessotto runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Emiliano Pessotto shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
44.10
Seeing a gap ahead, Emiliano Pessotto laces a weighted ball forward to Tonino Dalmat. Tonino Dalmat shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
45.00
Emiliano Pessotto sees Tonino Dalmat in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tonino Dalmat runs straight at the defence! Tonino Dalmat makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Amara Diomede had no chance!! Goal for Empoli!
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. Lecce also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Lecce kicking off!
49.07
Emiliano Pessotto runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Emiliano Pessotto controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
51.41
Leonardo Pirri drives a long ball upfield. Danilo Garzya controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Amara Diomede manages to keep it out.
54.31
Leonardo Pirri flicks the ball to his team mate, Sven Hitzlsperger. Sven Hitzlsperger advances with the ball. Sven Hitzlsperger shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
55.43
2-0Sven Hitzlsperger kicks a strong pass forward to Emiliano Pessotto. Emiliano Pessotto passes the ball forward but Sven Hitzlsperger is offside!
57.39
Leonardo Pirri chips the ball to his team mate, Ferdinando De Angelis. Ferdinando De Angelis makes a simple pass to Ottavio Carbone. Ottavio Carbone sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
67.32
Leonardo Pirri flicks a high pass forward. Danilo Garzya collects the pass. Danilo Garzya shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Amara Diomede!
71.37
Mervin Harrison barges into Emmanuel Charvet. The referee warns Mervin Harrison to calm down! Emmanuel Charvet gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
77.54
2-0Gialuca Sussi brings the ball forward. Gialuca Sussi makes a simple pass to Ottavio Carbone. Ottavio Carbone passes the ball forward to Tonino Dalmat. Simon Seeler catches Tonino Dalmat on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
79.12
Sven Hitzlsperger flicks the ball to his team mate, Danilo Garzya. Danilo Garzya runs straight at the defence! Danilo Garzya side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
83.40
Brendan Bellamy barges into Tonino Dalmat. Brendan Bellamy is shown the yellow card! Tonino Dalmat grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
84.01
Andy Hamilton receives the ball from a throw-in from Simon Seeler. Andy Hamilton kicks a strong pass forward to Fredrik Kanu. Fredrik Kanu knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Massimiliano Mezzano who gathers it comfortably.
89.12
Giampiero Manitta makes a strong solo run forward. Giampiero Manitta knocks the ball to his team mate, Tonino Dalmat. Tonino Dalmat shoots from 25 yards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Sven Hitzlsperger 15 Tonino Dalmat 45, 89 Danilo Garzya 79 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Massimiliano Mezzano (GK)
6
2. Giampiero Manitta (DEF)
7
3. Leonardo Pirri (DEF)
6
4. Emmanuel Charvet (DEF)
7
5. Gialuca Sussi (DEF)
6
6. Emiliano Pessotto (MID)
7
7. Ferdinando De Angelis (MID)
6
8. Sven Hitzlsperger (MID)
8
9. Tonino Dalmat (ATT)
9
10. Ottavio Carbone (ATT)
7
11. Danilo Garzya (ATT)
8
12. Paolo Maini (MID)
0
13. Gian Matteo Antonellini (ATT)
0
14. Vincenzo Campedelli (ATT)
0
1. Amara Diomede (GK)
7
2. Simon Seeler (DEF)
5
3. Eddie Dichio (DEF)
6
4. Paul Marshall (DEF)
6
5. Marcel Helmer (GK)
6
6. Andy Hamilton (MID)
6
7. Fredrik Kanu (MID)
6
8. Brendan Bellamy (MID)
5
9. Norman Insley (GK)
6
10. Spencer Carrick (ATT)
6
11. Mervin Harrison (GK)
5
12. Maurizio Berti (GK)
0
13. Gaspar Antunes (DEF)
0
14. Gavin Boyd (ATT)
0