Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stadio Marc Antonio Bentegodi where Chievo Verona play host to Empoli. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chievo Verona are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Empoli appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alessandro Scapolo.


0.00
Chievo Verona get the match underway!
8.43
Lari Matinpoika advances with the ball. Lari Matinpoika shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Fabian Natale Monza.
9.22
Andre Barbosa takes a quick corner, playing it short to Daniel Carragher. Daniel Carragher knocks the ball into the box. Fabian Natale Monza punches the ball out of the danger area!
10.01
Cedric Gautier flicks the ball to his team mate, Danilo Pinton. Danilo Pinton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Frank Dryden who gathers it comfortably.
22.43
Del Wetherall decides to run forward with the ball. Del Wetherall lofts in a cross ball towards Renato Piangerelli. Renato Piangerelli powers a header at goal but somehow Frank Dryden manages to keep it out.
26.23
Cedric Gautier controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Renato Piangerelli. Renato Piangerelli shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
27.48
Cesare Tiribocchi flicks a high ball forward to Renato Piangerelli who takes it down. Renato Piangerelli knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Frank Dryden who gathers it comfortably.
30.50
Kelvin Jeffers controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andre Barbosa. Andre Barbosa knocks the ball forward to Thomas Gutiérrez. Thomas Gutiérrez shoots from outside the area. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
33.46
Lucas Gabriel Siviglia threads the ball through to Andre Barbosa. Andre Barbosa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Carragher. Daniel Carragher knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fabian Natale Monza who gathers it comfortably.
34.32
Cedric Gautier flicks a high pass forward to Rodolfo Bucchi who brings the ball under control. Rodolfo Bucchi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Youl Alidor Soumah.
39.27
Kevin Raff surges forward with the ball. Kevin Raff threads a neat ball through to Laurent Tanghe. Laurent Tanghe knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Gutiérrez. Thomas Gutiérrez beats his man to it with a header. Fabian Natale Monza is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
42.21
Kevin Raff flicks a high pass forward. Andre Barbosa controls it well on his chest. Andre Barbosa changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Andre Barbosa whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Gutiérrez. Thomas Gutiérrez gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Thomas Gutiérrez scores for Chievo Verona!! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
45.00
Anthony Suker flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Gutiérrez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Thomas Gutiérrez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The second half starts with Empoli kicking off!
48.32
Anthony Suker passes the ball forward to Laurent Tanghe. Laurent Tanghe lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Carragher. Daniel Carragher heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
51.33
Anthony Suker sees Laurent Tanghe in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Laurent Tanghe plays a scrappy one-two with Daniel Carragher and stumbles forward towards the goal... Laurent Tanghe cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Fabian Natale Monza.
53.02
Kevin Raff decides to run forward with the ball. Kevin Raff flicks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Gutiérrez. Thomas Gutiérrez knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Carragher. Daniel Carragher outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Magnificent save by Fabian Natale Monza!
55.10
Cedric Gautier flicks a high pass forward. Danilo Pinton collects the pass. Danilo Pinton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
59.58
Anthony Suker receives the ball from a throw-in from Lari Matinpoika. Anthony Suker flicks a high ball forward to Laurent Tanghe who gracefully takes it down. Laurent Tanghe knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Carragher. Daniel Carragher makes a looping header on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
60.08
Chievo Verona have made 2 substitutions with Yuri Pineda replacing Laurent Tanghe and Giampiero Tramezzani replacing Anthony Suker .
66.59
Andre Barbosa flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Carragher. Daniel Carragher shoots from distance but Fabian Natale Monza is on top of it.
67.49
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
69.18
Youl Alidor Soumah passes the ball forward to Andre Barbosa. Andre Barbosa flicks a high pass forward to Yuri Pineda who brings the ball neatly under control. Yuri Pineda knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.15
Bertrand Michel sees a break and surges forward. Bertrand Michel knocks in a cross ball towards Danilo Pinton. Danilo Pinton directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
73.11
Cesare Tiribocchi receives the ball from a throw-in from Cedric Gautier. Cesare Tiribocchi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Bucchi. Rodolfo Bucchi shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
75.35
Bertrand Michel hacks Giampiero Tramezzani from behind! Bertrand Michel is shown the yellow card! Giampiero Tramezzani hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.35
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
77.50
Empoli have made a substitution with Gialuca Fortin replacing Bertrand Michel .
81.28
Kevin Raff sees a break and surges forward. Kevin Raff threads the ball through to Yuri Pineda. Yuri Pineda shoots from outside the area but is denied by Fabian Natale Monza. Excellent save.
85.01
Giampiero Tramezzani knocks the ball forward to Thomas Gutiérrez. Thomas Gutiérrez whips in a cross ball towards Yuri Pineda. Yuri Pineda jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Fabian Natale Monza gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
87.19
Giampiero Tramezzani passes the ball forward to Yuri Pineda. Yuri Pineda knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.31
With imagination, Lucas Gabriel Siviglia laces a weighted ball forward to Lari Matinpoika. Lari Matinpoika hits a low pass to Thomas Gutiérrez. Thomas Gutiérrez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adriano Foglio.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
9
1
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
63.4%
36.6%
Play Area
25.4%
47.9%
26.8%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Thomas Gutiérrez of Chievo Verona