Match Report


VicenzaVicenza     EmpoliEmpoli
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Tim GreavesT. Greaves73
G
captain1
G
73Fabian Natale MonzaF. Monza
Armin WitteA. Witte72
D
2
D
70Valerio VignaroliV. Vignaroli
Yves-A. RouxY. Roux67
D
3captain
D
68Adriano FoglioA. Foglio
Danny DaviesD. Davies66
D
4
D
67Damien NewtonD. Newton
Alassandro RastelliA. Rastelli60
D
5
M
69Del WetherallD. Wetherall
Sebastiano CastelliS. Castelli69
M
6
M
65Cesare TiribocchiC. Tiribocchi
Steve MidgleyS. Midgley68
M
7
M
64Cedric GautierC. Gautier
Fabian Natale FacciniF. Faccini62
M
8
M
57Bertrand MichelB. Michel
Michelangelo ZauliM. Zauli71
A
9
A
76Rodolfo BucchiR. Bucchi
Guillaume CasanovaG. Casanova69
A
10
A
69Danilo PintonD. Pinton
Sean BonoS. Bono58
A
11
A
64Renato PiangerelliR. Piangerelli
 
Damiano GianelloD. Gianello64
G
12
G
68Giordano AnastasiG. Anastasi
Sebastien SalaunS. Salaun62
M
13
D
66Gialuca FortinG. Fortin
Damiano BrighiD. Brighi59
M
14
A
62Maurizio DionigiM. Dionigi

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Romeo Menti where Vicenza play host to Empoli. A crowd of 20,426 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Vicenza are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Empoli appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Keane.


0.00
Empoli get the match underway!
3.16
Adriano Foglio hits a low pass to Del Wetherall. Del Wetherall makes a probing pass to Rodolfo Bucchi. Rodolfo Bucchi whips in a cross ball towards Danilo Pinton. Danilo Pinton is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent block by Armin Witte!
4.11
Cedric Gautier knocks the ball forward to Danilo Pinton. Danilo Pinton puts a great ball through. Rodolfo Bucchi runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
8.20
Steve Midgley comes in with a late challenge on Cedric Gautier. The referee calls over Steve Midgley and shows him a yellow card! Cedric Gautier runs off the knock.
10.31
Adriano Foglio flicks a high pass forward. Cesare Tiribocchi collects the pass. Cesare Tiribocchi chips the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Bucchi. Rodolfo Bucchi whips in a cross ball towards Renato Piangerelli. Renato Piangerelli outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
18.08
Damien Newton barges into Michelangelo Zauli. The referee calls over Damien Newton and shows him a yellow card! Michelangelo Zauli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.56
Cedric Gautier makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodolfo Bucchi. Rodolfo Bucchi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Danny Davies.
26.30
Cesare Tiribocchi decides to run forward with the ball. Cesare Tiribocchi lofts in a cross ball towards Renato Piangerelli. Renato Piangerelli powers a header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
28.47
Without breaking stride, Cedric Gautier plays the ball forward to Danilo Pinton. Danilo Pinton knocks in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Bucchi. Rodolfo Bucchi heads the ball goalwards. Tim Greaves didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
30.04
Cesare Tiribocchi sees Danilo Pinton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Danilo Pinton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.13
Fabian Natale Faccini plays the ball forward to Sean Bono. Sean Bono knocks in a cross ball towards Michelangelo Zauli. Michelangelo Zauli flicks the ball with his head. Fabian Natale Monza comfortably punches it away to safety.
34.17
Showing composure, Cedric Gautier laces a through ball forward to Renato Piangerelli. Renato Piangerelli deftly passes the ball to Rodolfo Bucchi, releasing him through on goal. Rodolfo Bucchi tries a spectacular strike. Solid save from Tim Greaves.
44.45
Sebastiano Castelli flicks a high pass forward. Sean Bono collects the pass. Sean Bono knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Fabian Natale Faccini decides to run forward with the ball. Fabian Natale Faccini whips in a cross ball towards Sean Bono. Sean Bono flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Vicenza appear unchanged since the first half. Empoli also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Vicenza kick off!
48.26
Damien Newton flicks the ball to his team mate, Cedric Gautier. Cedric Gautier passes the ball forward to Danilo Pinton. Danilo Pinton knocks in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Bucchi. Rodolfo Bucchi makes a looping header on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
49.45
Cesare Tiribocchi knocks the ball forward to Renato Piangerelli. Renato Piangerelli knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tim Greaves who gathers it comfortably.
53.28
Alassandro Rastelli clumsily knocks into Renato Piangerelli. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Renato Piangerelli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.02
Cedric Gautier makes an attacking run forward. Cedric Gautier passes the ball forward to Danilo Pinton. Danilo Pinton muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
69.23
With vision, Valerio Vignaroli laces a through ball forward to Cedric Gautier. Cedric Gautier passes the ball forward to Danilo Pinton. Danilo Pinton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.49
Damien Newton flicks a high pass forward. Cesare Tiribocchi controls it well on his chest. Cesare Tiribocchi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Danilo Pinton. Danilo Pinton knocks in a cross ball towards Renato Piangerelli. Renato Piangerelli flicks the ball with his head but Tim Greaves is on top of it.
72.33
Cedric Gautier makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Danilo Pinton. Danilo Pinton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Tim Greaves!
73.22
Sebastiano Castelli sees Michelangelo Zauli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Michelangelo Zauli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.50
Danny Davies knocks the ball to his team mate, Fabian Natale Faccini. Fabian Natale Faccini passes the ball forward to Sean Bono. Sean Bono whips in a cross ball towards Guillaume Casanova. With a superhuman jump, Guillaume Casanova connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it whistles just wide of the post!
77.53
Vicenza have made a substitution with Damiano Brighi replacing Sean Bono .
78.55
Danny Davies hacks Danilo Pinton from behind! The referee calls over Danny Davies and warns him to calm down! Danilo Pinton runs off the knock.
79.52
Yves-A. Roux threads the ball through to Sebastiano Castelli. Sebastiano Castelli flicks a high pass forward. Guillaume Casanova collects the pass. Guillaume Casanova knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Valerio Vignaroli.
89.53
Valerio Vignaroli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cesare Tiribocchi. Cesare Tiribocchi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Bucchi. Rodolfo Bucchi whips in a cross ball towards Renato Piangerelli. Renato Piangerelli is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Tim Greaves gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
90.00
Cedric Gautier takes a long throw-in. Cesare Tiribocchi sees Danilo Pinton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Danilo Pinton knocks in a cross ball towards Renato Piangerelli. Renato Piangerelli finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Tim Greaves had no chance!! Goal for Empoli!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Vicenza

Empoli
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
8
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
27.7%
72.3%
Play Area
33.7%
44.6%
21.7%

Scorers
Renato Piangerelli 10, 91

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Renato Piangerelli of Empoli

Match Ratings