Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stadio C. Castellani where Empoli play Celtic in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Empoli and Celtic are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Empoli and Celtic are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Empoli kick off!
2.28
0-0Eugenio Grieco hits a low pass to Cesare Firmani. Cesare Firmani flicks a high ball forward to Fabrizio Baiocco who takes it down. Fabrizio Baiocco skips past Erik Kristmundsson! Fabrizio Baiocco muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
3.37
0-1Uwe Freund makes a simple pass to Gianfranco Gonzalez. Gianfranco Gonzalez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marino Peccarisi. Marino Peccarisi lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Rego. Daniel Rego jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Celtic!
10.57
0-1Gianfranco Gonzalez clumsily knocks into Cesare Firmani. Gianfranco Gonzalez is warned by the referee! Cesare Firmani runs off the knock.
14.29
0-1Reinier Brouwers makes a probing pass to Gianfranco Gonzalez. Gianfranco Gonzalez sees Marino Peccarisi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marino Peccarisi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.54
0-1Wout Van Putten clumsily knocks into Luigi Scapolo. The referee calls over Wout Van Putten and shows him a yellow card! Luigi Scapolo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.23
0-1Gilles Duberry chips the ball to his team mate, Paolo Galli. Paolo Galli knocks the ball forward to Oscar Jr. Parisi. Oscar Jr. Parisi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Max Fissore manages to gather it easily.
20.57
Wout Van Putten chips the ball to his team mate, Samuele Nodari. Samuele Nodari knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adam Fowler who gathers it comfortably.
21.13
Uwe Freund flicks a high ball forward to Osku Carlbohm who takes it down. Osku Carlbohm threads the ball through to Samuele Nodari. Samuele Nodari knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.53
Rodolphe Douchez comes in with a late challenge on Wout Van Putten. The referee warns Rodolphe Douchez to calm down! Wout Van Putten runs off the knock.
28.03
Rodolphe Douchez darts forward. Rodolphe Douchez shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
34.04
Gianfranco Gonzalez knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Rego. Daniel Rego shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
36.57
Uwe Freund sees a break and surges forward. Uwe Freund controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marino Peccarisi. Marino Peccarisi knocks in a cross ball towards Samuele Nodari. Samuele Nodari is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Adam Fowler is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
39.37
Osku Carlbohm flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Rego holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel Rego shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
40.36
0-2Uwe Freund comes in with a late challenge on Oscar Jr. Parisi. The referee brings Uwe Freund to one side and gives him a warning! Oscar Jr. Parisi grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
42.29
Victor Lozano flicks a high ball forward to Marino Peccarisi who takes it down. Marino Peccarisi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gilles Duberry.
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. Celtic also appear unchanged since the first half. The Empoli players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Celtic kicking off!
47.41
Luigi Scapolo flicks the ball to his team mate, Rodolphe Douchez. Rodolphe Douchez flicks a high pass forward. Fabrizio Baiocco easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fabrizio Baiocco knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Reinier Brouwers.
48.58
Paolo Galli sees Oscar Jr. Parisi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oscar Jr. Parisi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Oscar Jr. Parisi!
53.48
Victor Lozano knocks the ball forward to Daniel Rego. Daniel Rego lofts in a cross ball towards Samuele Nodari. Samuele Nodari connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Samuele Nodari scores for Celtic!!
60.51
1-3Empoli have made a substitution with Carmelo Cruz replacing Rodolphe Douchez .
65.50
Eugenio Grieco sees Diaw Pancaro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Diaw Pancaro runs straight at the opposition's defence. Diaw Pancaro shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
66.07
Diaw Pancaro flicks a high pass forward to Fabrizio Baiocco who brings the ball under control. Fabrizio Baiocco finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
67.37
Gianfranco Gonzalez comes in with a late challenge on Cesare Firmani. Gianfranco Gonzalez is warned by the referee again! Cesare Firmani runs off the knock.
77.51
Empoli have made a substitution with Nicola Carlo Aldegani replacing Eugenio Grieco .Celtic have made 3 substitutions with Philippe Nilis replacing Reinier Brouwers, Luukas Stenius replacing Gianfranco Gonzalez and Julio Ricardo Castroman replacing Samuele Nodari .
78.56
Luukas Stenius makes a probing pass to Julio Ricardo Castroman. Julio Ricardo Castroman advances inside the box! Julio Ricardo Castroman tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
81.20
1-3Nicola Carlo Aldegani flicks a high pass forward to Paolo Galli who brings the ball under control. Paolo Galli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oscar Jr. Parisi. Oscar Jr. Parisi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fabrizio Baiocco but he's offside!
83.09
Philippe Nilis receives the ball from a throw-in from Uwe Freund. Philippe Nilis makes a probing pass to Wout Van Putten. Wout Van Putten sees Julio Ricardo Castroman in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Julio Ricardo Castroman knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Rego. Daniel Rego knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper, Adam Fowler, sees it late!! Goal for Celtic!
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
| Oscar Jr. Parisi 49 | Daniel Rego 3, 83 Samuele Nodari 37, 53 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Adam Fowler (GK)
6
2. Luigi Scapolo (DEF)
6
3. Eugenio Grieco (DEF)
6
4. Gilles Duberry (DEF)
6
5. Rodolphe Douchez (MID)
6
6. Diaw Pancaro (MID)
6
7. Paolo Galli (MID)
7
8. Cesare Firmani (MID)
6
9. Natale De Angelis (ATT)
6
10. Oscar Jr. Parisi (ATT)
7
11. Fabrizio Baiocco (ATT)
6
12. Nicola Carlo Aldegani (MID)
6
13. Carmelo Cruz (DEF)
6
14. Youssef Kanu (ATT)
0
1. Max Fissore (GK)
6
2. Reinier Brouwers (DEF)
6
3. Uwe Freund (DEF)
6
4. Erik Kristmundsson (DEF)
6
5. Gianfranco Gonzalez (MID)
6
6. Osku Carlbohm (MID)
6
7. Wout Van Putten (MID)
5
8. Victor Lozano (MID)
6
9. Samuele Nodari (ATT)
9
10. Marino Peccarisi (ATT)
7
11. Daniel Rego (ATT)
9
12. Philippe Nilis (DEF)
6
13. Luukas Stenius (MID)
6
14. Julio Ricardo Castroman (ATT)
7