Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Stadio C. Castellani where Empoli play Olympique de Marseille in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Empoli are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Olympique de Marseille appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Empoli are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Olympique de Marseille appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Empoli get the match underway!
2.15
0-0Stefan Pedone chips the ball to his team mate, Jean-Sebastien Barret. Jean-Sebastien Barret knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adam Fowler who gathers it comfortably.
4.11
0-0Stuart McCoist threads the ball through to Dianbobo Bochu. Dianbobo Bochu chips the ball to his team mate, Ramzi Klouchi. Ramzi Klouchi rushes past Eugenio Grieco! Ramzi Klouchi strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
6.44
Alpay Türkyilmaz flicks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Pedone. Stefan Pedone flicks a high ball forward to Kasper Petersen who takes it down. Kasper Petersen plays a scrappy one-two with Jean-Sebastien Barret and stumbles forward towards the goal... Kasper Petersen rockets a shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
14.02
Dianbobo Bochu kicks a strong pass forward to Jean-Sebastien Barret. Jean-Sebastien Barret sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
15.35
0-1Gianfranco Baldini flicks a high ball forward to Dianbobo Bochu who takes it down. Dianbobo Bochu flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Sebastien Barret holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jean-Sebastien Barret knocks in a cross ball towards Lorenzo Lamonica. Lorenzo Lamonica whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Olympique de Marseille!
20.29
Stefan Pedone hits a low pass to Jean-Sebastien Barret. Jean-Sebastien Barret shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
21.45
Nicola Carlo Aldegani chips the ball to his team mate, Oscar Jr. Parisi. Oscar Jr. Parisi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.13
0-1Leonardo Molina threads a neat ball through to Nicola Carlo Aldegani. Nicola Carlo Aldegani flicks a high ball forward to Oscar Jr. Parisi who takes it down. Oscar Jr. Parisi makes a pass forward but Youssef Kanu is yards offside!
26.50
0-1Nicola Carlo Aldegani surges forward with the ball. Nicola Carlo Aldegani plays a quick one-two with Youssef Kanu and rushes in on goal... Nicola Carlo Aldegani makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Don Gough reads it well. Fabulous save!
30.03
Luigi Scapolo makes a strong solo run forward. Luigi Scapolo threads the ball through to Oscar Jr. Parisi. Oscar Jr. Parisi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alpay Türkyilmaz.
33.34
Gregorio Helguera flicks a high pass forward. Dianbobo Bochu holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dianbobo Bochu chips the ball to his team mate, Kasper Petersen. Kasper Petersen lofts in a cross ball towards Jean-Sebastien Barret. Jean-Sebastien Barret knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Adam Fowler has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
39.05
Alpay Türkyilmaz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stefan Pedone. Stefan Pedone makes a simple pass to Kasper Petersen. Kasper Petersen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eugenio Grieco.
44.33
0-2There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Empoli appear unchanged since the first half. Olympique de Marseille also appear unchanged since the first half. The Empoli players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Olympique de Marseille kick off!
49.04
Dianbobo Bochu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lorenzo Lamonica. Lorenzo Lamonica shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
53.29
0-2Jean-Sebastien Barret catches Leonardo Molina on the ankles. The referee brings Jean-Sebastien Barret to one side and gives him a warning! Leonardo Molina runs off the knock.
54.22
Alpay Türkyilmaz makes a probing pass to Dianbobo Bochu. Dianbobo Bochu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lorenzo Lamonica. Lorenzo Lamonica tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
60.35
0-3Empoli have made a substitution with Natale De Angelis replacing Rodolphe Douchez .
61.42
Stefan Pedone hits a low pass to Jean-Sebastien Barret. Jean-Sebastien Barret kicks a strong pass forward to Ramzi Klouchi but the referee indicates it's offside!
65.02
Stefan Pedone takes a long throw-in. Dianbobo Bochu makes a simple pass to Jean-Sebastien Barret. Jean-Sebastien Barret plays a quick one-two with Lorenzo Lamonica and rushes in on goal... Jean-Sebastien Barret comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
69.03
0-4Dianbobo Bochu controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jean-Sebastien Barret. Jean-Sebastien Barret sees Ramzi Klouchi just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Ramzi Klouchi cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Eugenio Grieco is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
71.44
Dianbobo Bochu controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lorenzo Lamonica. Lorenzo Lamonica makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jean-Sebastien Barret but he's offside!
73.34
Diaw Pancaro sees space and advances. Diaw Pancaro knocks the ball forward, putting Fabrizio Baiocco through on goal. Fabrizio Baiocco muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
77.28
Empoli have made a substitution with Paolo Galli replacing Leonardo Molina .
83.35
Dianbobo Bochu flicks the ball to his team mate, Ramzi Klouchi. Ramzi Klouchi puts a great ball through. Jean-Sebastien Barret runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Lorenzo Lamonica 15, 54 Jean-Sebastien Barret 33, 65 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jean-Sebastien Barret of Olympique de Marseille |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Adam Fowler (GK)
6
2. Luigi Scapolo (DEF)
6
3. Leonardo Molina (DEF)
6
4. Eugenio Grieco (DEF)
6
5. Rodolphe Douchez (MID)
6
6. Diaw Pancaro (MID)
6
7. Nicola Carlo Aldegani (MID)
6
8. Pierluigi Pieri (MID)
6
9. Oscar Jr. Parisi (ATT)
6
10. Youssef Kanu (ATT)
6
11. Fabrizio Baiocco (ATT)
6
12. Paolo Galli (MID)
6
13. Natale De Angelis (ATT)
6
14. Oleg Walker (DEF)
0
1. Don Gough (GK)
6
2. Stuart McCoist (DEF)
6
3. Gregorio Helguera (DEF)
6
4. Alpay Türkyilmaz (DEF)
6
5. Gianfranco Baldini (DEF)
6
6. Stefan Pedone (MID)
6
7. Dianbobo Bochu (MID)
8
8. Jean-Sebastien Barret (ATT)
9
9. Lorenzo Lamonica (ATT)
9
10. Kasper Petersen (ATT)
6
11. Ramzi Klouchi (ATT)
6
12. Dietmar Matthäus (DEF)
0
13. Anthony Brooking (MID)
0
14. Jean-Sebastien Marchand (ATT)
0