Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Stadio C. Castellani where Empoli play S.L. Benfica in this friendly game. A crowd of 20,966 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Empoli are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while S.L. Benfica appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Empoli are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while S.L. Benfica appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and S.L. Benfica get the match underway!
3.49
0-0Diaw Pancaro knocks the ball to his team mate, Youssef Kanu. Youssef Kanu shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
9.00
0-1Seeing Pedro Viana's run, Abel Almeida quickly throws the ball into his path. Pedro Viana makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marc Fromm. Marc Fromm plays a one-two with Edgar Fernandes and advances towards the goal... Marc Fromm tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
14.49
Leonardo Molina threads the ball through to Nicola Carlo Aldegani. Nicola Carlo Aldegani surges forward with the ball. Nicola Carlo Aldegani runs straight at the defence! Nicola Carlo Aldegani shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
15.27
0-1Diaw Pancaro passes the ball forward to Youssef Kanu. Youssef Kanu plays a perfect one-two with Natale De Angelis and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Youssef Kanu provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Vicente Cordoba manages to gather it easily.
16.14
Luca Tiribocchi flicks a high pass forward to Natale De Angelis who brings the ball under control. Natale De Angelis sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Superb reactions from Vicente Cordoba. What a save!
18.40
0-1Daniel Postiga catches Nicola Carlo Aldegani on the ankles. The referee calls over Daniel Postiga and warns him to calm down! Nicola Carlo Aldegani stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.58
Jan-Willem Krijgsman takes a quick throw-in. With imagination, Abel Almeida picks a pass forward to Marc Fromm. Marc Fromm lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Moreira. Daniel Moreira fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
21.00
Luca Tiribocchi knocks the ball forward to Youssef Kanu. Youssef Kanu knocks in a cross ball towards Natale De Angelis. Natale De Angelis finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
26.29
Cesar Monteiro threads the ball through to Jan-Willem Krijgsman. Jan-Willem Krijgsman hits a low pass to Daniel Moreira. Daniel Moreira shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
32.25
0-1Oleg Walker makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Diaw Pancaro. Diaw Pancaro threads a neat ball through to Youssef Kanu. Youssef Kanu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.51
Leonardo Molina flicks a high pass forward to Diaw Pancaro who brings the ball under control. Diaw Pancaro makes a probing pass to Albrecht Neudecker. Albrecht Neudecker shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
40.44
Daniel Postiga kicks a strong pass forward to Abel Almeida. Abel Almeida deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edgar Fernandes. Edgar Fernandes advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Edgar Fernandes provides some space. He shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
42.38
0-1Pedro Viana runs straight at the opposition's defence. Pedro Viana threads the ball through to Edgar Fernandes but he's offside!
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. S.L. Benfica also appear unchanged since the first half. The Empoli players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Empoli kick off the second half!
51.50
0-1Edmundo Ibanez flicks the ball to his team mate, Youssef Kanu. Youssef Kanu advances inside the box! Youssef Kanu makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball curls but is deflected over the bar by Cesar Monteiro.
52.41
0-1Corner kick to Empoli. Luca Tiribocchi plays it out to the edge of the box. Abel Almeida reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
53.41
Lars Seifert threads a neat ball through to Pedro Viana. Pedro Viana passes the ball forward to Daniel Moreira. Daniel Moreira shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
54.21
Gilles Duberry clumsily knocks into Daniel Moreira. The referee calls over Gilles Duberry and warns him to calm down! Daniel Moreira stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.42
Abel Almeida threads the ball through to Marc Fromm. Marc Fromm shoots from 25 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. S.L. Benfica are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
60.21
0-1Empoli have made a substitution with Carmelo Cruz replacing Edmundo Ibanez .
66.31
Lars Seifert knocks the ball forward to Jan-Willem Krijgsman. Jan-Willem Krijgsman flicks a high pass forward. Marc Fromm collects the pass. Marc Fromm knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gilles Duberry.
69.41
Nicola Carlo Aldegani threads a neat ball through to Natale De Angelis. Natale De Angelis advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Natale De Angelis provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
77.19
Empoli have made a substitution with Rodolphe Douchez replacing Oleg Walker .
78.28
Carmelo Cruz threads a neat ball through to Albrecht Neudecker. Albrecht Neudecker whips in a cross ball towards Natale De Angelis. Natale De Angelis beats his man to it with a header. Vicente Cordoba manages to gather it easily.
79.55
1-1Gilles Duberry clumsily knocks into Jan-Willem Krijgsman. Gilles Duberry is given another warning by the referee! Jan-Willem Krijgsman gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
81.48
Luca Tiribocchi flicks a high pass forward. Albrecht Neudecker controls it well on his chest. Albrecht Neudecker threads the ball through to Natale De Angelis but he's offside!
83.01
Jan-Willem Krijgsman threads the ball through to Daniel Moreira. Daniel Moreira shoots from long range. Solid save from Adam Fowler.
84.48
1-1Leonardo Molina hits a low pass to Nicola Carlo Aldegani. Nicola Carlo Aldegani makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Natale De Angelis. Natale De Angelis skips past Daniel Postiga! Daniel Postiga comes in with a late challenge on Natale De Angelis. Natale De Angelis appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
89.04
Showing composure, Diaw Pancaro plays the ball forward to Albrecht Neudecker. Albrecht Neudecker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Adam Fowler (GK)
6
2. Leonardo Molina (DEF)
6
3. Oleg Walker (DEF)
6
4. Gilles Duberry (DEF)
5
5. Edmundo Ibanez (MID)
6
6. Diaw Pancaro (MID)
8
7. Nicola Carlo Aldegani (MID)
8
8. Luca Tiribocchi (MID)
6
9. Natale De Angelis (ATT)
9
10. Youssef Kanu (ATT)
7
11. Albrecht Neudecker (ATT)
6
12. Rodolphe Douchez (MID)
6
13. Carmelo Cruz (DEF)
6
14. Nicol˜ Maccarone (ATT)
0
1. Vicente Cordoba (GK)
7
2. Cesar Monteiro (DEF)
6
3. Daniel Postiga (DEF)
6
4. Lars Seifert (DEF)
6
5. Kewullay Semioli (DEF)
6
6. Jan-Willem Krijgsman (MID)
7
7. Abel Almeida (MID)
7
8. Pedro Viana (MID)
7
9. Daniel Moreira (ATT)
6
10. Edgar Fernandes (ATT)
7
11. Marc Fromm (ATT)
8
12. Igor Onopko (DEF)
0
13. Ricardo Varela (DEF)
0
14. Frederico Jardim (MID)
0