Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio C. Castellani where Empoli play Reggina in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Empoli are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Reggina appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alessio Colonnello.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Empoli are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Reggina appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alessio Colonnello.
0.00
0-0Reggina kick off and get the match underway!
10.54
0-0Gian Matteo De Gasperi barges into Pascal Bierhoff. The referee warns Gian Matteo De Gasperi to calm down! Pascal Bierhoff gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
14.24
0-0Benito Guzzo flicks the ball to his team mate, Gian Matteo De Gasperi. Gian Matteo De Gasperi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Maurizio Zauri. Maurizio Zauri controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
15.08
0-0Pascal Bierhoff chips the ball to his team mate, Don Campbell. Don Campbell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.48
1-0Marcel Hollmer sees Maurizio Zauri in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Maurizio Zauri makes a defence splitting pass to Nelson van den Heuvel. Some silky footwork from Nelson van den Heuvel provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
26.03
Nicholas Evans kicks a strong pass forward to Duccio Russo. Duccio Russo makes a probing pass to Neil Mcinnes. Neil Mcinnes plays a one-two with Maurizio Zauri and rushes in on goal... Neil Mcinnes tries a spectacular strike but it slams into the crowd!
27.46
Don Campbell hacks Benito Guzzo from behind! The referee calls over Don Campbell and warns him to calm down! Benito Guzzo gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
28.14
1-0Gianfranco La Marca flicks a high ball forward to Eugenio Di Cara who gracefully takes it down. Eugenio Di Cara whips in a cross ball towards Giacomo Gastien. Giacomo Gastien jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball strikes Mattia Sogliano's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
29.17
Pascal Bierhoff takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Arturo De Franceschi provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball is well placed but Mattia Sogliano blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
30.30
1-0Mattia Sogliano hits a low pass to Duccio Russo. Duccio Russo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Mcinnes. Neil Mcinnes makes a probing pass to Nelson van den Heuvel but he's offside!
32.38
1-0Steffen Döring deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Riccardo Vasari. Riccardo Vasari kicks a strong pass forward to Eugenio Di Cara. Eugenio Di Cara knocks in a cross ball towards Don Campbell. Benito Guzzo clumsily knocks into Don Campbell. Don Campbell appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
33.14
1-0Riccardo Vasari hacks Mattia Sogliano from behind! The referee brings Riccardo Vasari to one side and gives him a warning! Mattia Sogliano runs off the knock.
34.58
Gianfranco La Marca sees Giacomo Gastien in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Giacomo Gastien knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Benito Guzzo.
39.43
Michelangelo Belardi flicks a high pass forward. Riccardo Vasari collects the pass. Riccardo Vasari makes a beautiful solo run. Riccardo Vasari whips in a cross ball towards Giacomo Gastien. Mattia Sogliano catches Giacomo Gastien on the ankles. Giacomo Gastien appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
42.10
Don Campbell hacks Benito Guzzo from behind! Don Campbell is given another warning by the referee! Benito Guzzo stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.27
Riccardo Vasari plays the ball forward to Don Campbell. Don Campbell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Empoli appear unchanged since the first half. Reggina also appear unchanged since the first half. The Reggina players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Empoli start the second half!
47.43
Pascal Bierhoff plays the ball forward to Eugenio Di Cara. Eugenio Di Cara knocks in a cross ball towards Giacomo Gastien. Giacomo Gastien beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
59.57
Mattia Sogliano flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Hollmer collects the pass. Marcel Hollmer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Mcinnes. Neil Mcinnes edges inside the box! Neil Mcinnes looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
60.49
1-0Reggina have made 2 substitutions with Tiziano Parlour replacing Michelangelo Belardi and Victor Mouret replacing Gianfranco La Marca and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
63.35
Tiziano Parlour flicks the ball to his team mate, Riccardo Vasari. With some swift thinking, Riccardo Vasari plays the ball forward to Don Campbell. Don Campbell knocks in a cross ball towards Giacomo Gastien. Giacomo Gastien whips the ball goalwards with his head. Bruno Cannavaro is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
67.24
Marcel Hollmer plays the ball forward to Maurizio Zauri. Maurizio Zauri finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
69.19
Riccardo Vasari threads the ball through to Don Campbell. Don Campbell shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
72.50
1-1Nicholas Evans flicks a high pass forward. Ashley Galli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ashley Galli decides to run forward with the ball. Ashley Galli tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
75.39
Riccardo Vasari chips the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Di Cara. Eugenio Di Cara knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bruno Cannavaro who gathers it comfortably.
81.04
Pascal Bierhoff comes in with a late challenge on Gian Matteo De Gasperi. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gian Matteo De Gasperi carries on, but is struggling a bit.
85.57
Antonio Verges flicks a high pass forward. Riccardo Vasari collects the pass. Riccardo Vasari flicks a high pass forward to Victor Mouret who brings the ball under control. Victor Mouret threads a neat, attacking ball through to Eugenio Di Cara. Eugenio Di Cara strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
87.00
Seeing a gap ahead, Steffen Döring picks a pass forward to Riccardo Vasari. Riccardo Vasari threads the ball through to Giacomo Gastien. Giacomo Gastien flicks the ball to his team mate, Don Campbell. Don Campbell comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Antonio Verges makes a probing pass to Riccardo Vasari. Riccardo Vasari hits a low pass to Don Campbell. Don Campbell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mattia Sogliano.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
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. Bruno Cannavaro (GK)
6
2. Benito Guzzo (DEF)
6
3. Mattia Sogliano (DEF)
7
4. Nicholas Evans (DEF)
6
5. Ashley Galli (MID)
6
6. Duccio Russo (MID)
6
7. Marcel Hollmer (MID)
7
8. Gian Matteo De Gasperi (MID)
6
9. Maurizio Zauri (ATT)
6
10. Nelson van den Heuvel (ATT)
8
11. Neil Mcinnes (ATT)
7
12. David Morrison (DEF)
0
13. Hauke Kaiser (DEF)
0
14. Zerbini Baiano (GK)
0
1. Andres Santos (GK)
6
2. Arturo De Franceschi (DEF)
6
3. Antonio Verges (DEF)
6
4. Steffen Döring (DEF)
6
5. Michelangelo Belardi (DEF)
6
6. Pascal Bierhoff (MID)
5
7. Riccardo Vasari (MID)
9
8. Gianfranco La Marca (MID)
6
9. Don Campbell (ATT)
8
10. Eugenio Di Cara (ATT)
6
11. Giacomo Gastien (ATT)
9
12. Tiziano Parlour (GK)
6
13. Marinus Grim (DEF)
0
14. Victor Mouret (DEF)
6