Match Report


EmpoliEmpoli     ParmaParma
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Fabian Natale MonzaF. Monza73
G
1
G
69Francesco PaschettaF. Paschetta
Valerio VignaroliV. Vignaroli70
D
2
D
79Ljubisa FerroL. Ferro
Adriano FoglioA. Foglio68
D
captain3
D
66Roberto CarrascoR. Carrasco
Damien NewtonD. Newton67
D
4
D
66Hans de GrootH. de Groot
Del WetherallD. Wetherall69
M
5captain
M
72Teddy WhiteT. White
Cesare TiribocchiC. Tiribocchi66
M
6
M
72Ruddy GovouR. Govou
Cedric GautierC. Gautier64
M
7
M
71Graziano RobbiatiG. Robbiati
Bertrand MichelB. Michel57
M
8
M
67Jose AlvesJ. Alves
Rodolfo BucchiR. Bucchi76
A
9
A
74Marinus JanssenM. Janssen
Danilo PintonD. Pinton69
A
10
A
74Alec JamesA. James
Renato PiangerelliR. Piangerelli64
A
11
A
66Clarence VerhoevenC. Verhoeven
 
Giordano AnastasiG. Anastasi68
G
12
G
68Vincenzo FiricanoV. Firicano
Gialuca FortinG. Fortin67
D
13
M
65Bernardo BorgobelloB. Borgobello
Maurizio DionigiM. Dionigi62
A
14
D
64Tomas MendesT. Mendes

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio C. Castellani where Empoli play host to Parma. A crowd of 20,439 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Empoli and Parma are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Franceco Aglietti.


0.00
Empoli get the match underway!
6.56
Cedric Gautier controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Danilo Pinton. Danilo Pinton knocks in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Bucchi. Rodolfo Bucchi directs the ball goalwards with his head. The shot is on target but blocked by Roberto Carrasco. That should have been a goal!
8.38
Bertrand Michel darts forward. Bertrand Michel knocks in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Bucchi. Rodolfo Bucchi is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Francesco Paschetta manages to keep it out.
10.28
Adriano Foglio comes in with a late challenge on Marinus Janssen. Adriano Foglio is shown the yellow card! Marinus Janssen runs off the knock.
12.02
Graziano Robbiati flicks a high ball forward to Alec James who takes it down. Alec James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.10
With imagination, Ruddy Govou plays the ball forward to Alec James. Alec James plays a scrappy one-two with Clarence Verhoeven and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some world-class footwork from Alec James provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
15.30
Roberto Carrasco plays the ball forward to Ruddy Govou. Ruddy Govou plays the ball forward to Alec James. Alec James knocks in a cross ball towards Marinus Janssen. Marinus Janssen heads the ball goalwards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
22.37
Bertrand Michel knocks the ball forward to Rodolfo Bucchi. Rodolfo Bucchi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Roberto Carrasco.
26.23
With a delightful solo run, Graziano Robbiati stretches the opposition's defence. Graziano Robbiati knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fabian Natale Monza who gathers it comfortably.
27.36
Cedric Gautier passes the ball forward to Rodolfo Bucchi. Rodolfo Bucchi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Roberto Carrasco.
30.54
Bertrand Michel darts forward. Bertrand Michel lofts in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Bucchi. Rodolfo Bucchi connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's drastically wayward!
32.20
Seeing a gap ahead, Cedric Gautier plays the ball forward to Danilo Pinton. Danilo Pinton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ljubisa Ferro.
36.50
Cedric Gautier hacks Ruddy Govou from behind! The referee calls over Cedric Gautier and shows him a yellow card! Ruddy Govou stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.26
Cesare Tiribocchi barges into Ruddy Govou. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ruddy Govou hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.30
Ljubisa Ferro flicks a high pass forward. Teddy White holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Teddy White flicks a high ball forward to Marinus Janssen who takes it down. Marinus Janssen lofts in a cross ball towards Clarence Verhoeven. Clarence Verhoeven finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Fabian Natale Monza effortlessly punches it away to safety.
42.44
Valerio Vignaroli hits a low pass to Cedric Gautier. Cedric Gautier makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodolfo Bucchi. Rodolfo Bucchi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
Graziano Robbiati hits a low pass to Alec James. Alec James knocks in a cross ball towards Marinus Janssen. Marinus Janssen is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
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. Parma also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Parma kick off!
47.24
Graziano Robbiati hits a low pass to Alec James. Alec James lofts in a cross ball towards Marinus Janssen. Marinus Janssen outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but slams it into the crowd!
51.23
Valerio Vignaroli catches Graziano Robbiati on the ankles. The referee calls over Valerio Vignaroli and shows him a yellow card! Graziano Robbiati hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.04
Adriano Foglio chips the ball to his team mate, Bertrand Michel. Bertrand Michel controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Renato Piangerelli. Renato Piangerelli knocks in a cross ball towards Danilo Pinton. With a superhuman jump, Danilo Pinton connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Francesco Paschetta picks it out of the air!
54.37
Cesare Tiribocchi makes an attacking run forward. Cesare Tiribocchi shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
57.28
Ruddy Govou hacks Cesare Tiribocchi from behind! The referee warns Ruddy Govou to calm down! Cesare Tiribocchi runs off the knock.
60.53
Cesare Tiribocchi flicks a high pass forward to Rodolfo Bucchi who brings the ball under control. Rodolfo Bucchi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hans de Groot.
61.16
Del Wetherall brings the ball forward. Del Wetherall whips in a cross ball towards Renato Piangerelli. Renato Piangerelli flicks the ball with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
63.57
Cesare Tiribocchi flicks a high ball forward to Renato Piangerelli who takes it down. Renato Piangerelli whips in a cross ball towards Danilo Pinton. Danilo Pinton is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Hans de Groot clears it off the line with his head!
65.31
Roberto Carrasco sees a break and surges forward. Roberto Carrasco makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marinus Janssen. Marinus Janssen whips in a cross ball towards Clarence Verhoeven. Clarence Verhoeven finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Fabian Natale Monza didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
66.27
Del Wetherall surges forward with the ball. Del Wetherall knocks in a cross ball towards Danilo Pinton. Danilo Pinton flicks the ball with his head. Francesco Paschetta is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
69.35
Seeing a gap ahead, Cesare Tiribocchi plays the ball forward to Rodolfo Bucchi. Rodolfo Bucchi shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Francesco Paschetta. What a great pair of hands!
75.45
With a delightful solo run, Teddy White stretches the opposition's defence. Teddy White finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
77.45
Empoli have made a substitution with Gialuca Fortin replacing Bertrand Michel .
78.18
Danilo Pinton hacks Ljubisa Ferro from behind! Danilo Pinton is given a warning by the referee! Ljubisa Ferro gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
81.30
Jose Alves flicks a high pass forward. Alec James collects the pass. Alec James whips in a cross ball towards Clarence Verhoeven. Valerio Vignaroli clumsily knocks into Clarence Verhoeven. Clarence Verhoeven appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
83.29
Jose Alves plays the ball forward to Clarence Verhoeven. Clarence Verhoeven rushes past Valerio Vignaroli! Clarence Verhoeven comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
89.10
Ljubisa Ferro clumsily knocks into Renato Piangerelli. Ljubisa Ferro is warned by the referee! Renato Piangerelli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Cedric Gautier makes a probing pass to Rodolfo Bucchi. Rodolfo Bucchi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Empoli

Parma
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
5
2
Yellow Cards
4
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.8%
45.2%
Play Area
23.8%
44%
32.1%

Scorers
Danilo Pinton 66
Marinus Janssen 45
Teddy White 75
Clarence Verhoeven 83

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Clarence Verhoeven of Parma

Match Ratings