Match Report


AC MonzaAC Monza     EmpoliEmpoli
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Ottavio CassettiO. Cassetti77
G
1
G
73Fabian Natale MonzaF. Monza
Fabian Natale Del VecchioF. Del Vecchio75
D
2
D
68Adriano FoglioA. Foglio
Martino MonettaM. Monetta71
D
3captain
D
67Gialuca FortinG. Fortin
Sebastian MetzgerS. Metzger69
D
4
D
67Damien NewtonD. Newton
Stuart WhiteS. White68
D
5
M
69Del WetherallD. Wetherall
Dennis BakkatiD. Bakkati77
M
captain6
M
66Cesare TiribocchiC. Tiribocchi
Guerino CapezzutoG. Capezzuto70
M
7
M
64Cedric GautierC. Gautier
Manuele LopezM. Lopez57
M
8
M
57Bertrand MichelB. Michel
Fabian Natale FerrareseF. Ferrarese72
A
9
A
76Rodolfo BucchiR. Bucchi
Mariano AmbrosiniM. Ambrosini63
A
10
A
69Danilo PintonD. Pinton
Vittorio BaldiniV. Baldini61
A
11
A
64Renato PiangerelliR. Piangerelli
 
Matteo CaputoM. Caputo74
G
12
G
68Giordano AnastasiG. Anastasi
Jakob WilkeJ. Wilke68
G
13
A
62Maurizio DionigiM. Dionigi
Jon CollymoreJ. Collymore62
D
14
A
61Giuliano NarcisoG. Narciso

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio Britanteo where AC Monza play host to Empoli. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AC Monza are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Empoli appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eugenio Bachini.


0.00
The whistle blows and Empoli kick off!
8.06
Del Wetherall kicks a strong pass forward to Rodolfo Bucchi. Rodolfo Bucchi knocks in a cross ball towards Renato Piangerelli. Renato Piangerelli finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
10.30
Cesare Tiribocchi flicks a high pass forward. Rodolfo Bucchi controls it well on his chest. Rodolfo Bucchi knocks in a cross ball towards Danilo Pinton. Danilo Pinton outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
15.06
Cesare Tiribocchi kicks a strong pass forward to Renato Piangerelli. Renato Piangerelli controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Ottavio Cassetti smothers it!
16.10
Cedric Gautier threads the ball through to Danilo Pinton. Danilo Pinton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sebastian Metzger.
18.54
Cesare Tiribocchi sees Danilo Pinton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Danilo Pinton whips in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Bucchi. Rodolfo Bucchi whips the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Ottavio Cassetti manages to keep it out.
21.25
Cesare Tiribocchi sees Renato Piangerelli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Renato Piangerelli lofts in a cross ball towards Danilo Pinton. Danilo Pinton gets a glancing touch on the cross ball which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
30.34
Bertrand Michel sees space and advances. Bertrand Michel makes a simple pass, allowing Rodolfo Bucchi to run into the box. Rodolfo Bucchi looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but is denied by Ottavio Cassetti. Excellent save.
32.41
AC Monza have made a substitution with Jakob Wilke replacing Stuart White .
33.48
Gialuca Fortin makes a simple pass to Cesare Tiribocchi. Cesare Tiribocchi threads a neat ball through to Rodolfo Bucchi. Rodolfo Bucchi shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Ottavio Cassetti.
34.59
Bertrand Michel takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Danilo Pinton is dispossessed by a tackle from Sebastian Metzger.
38.40
Dennis Bakkati threads a neat ball through to Vittorio Baldini. Vittorio Baldini knocks in a cross ball towards Fabian Natale Ferrarese. Fabian Natale Ferrarese gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
42.23
Cesare Tiribocchi takes it forward alone. Cesare Tiribocchi knocks in a cross ball towards Renato Piangerelli. Renato Piangerelli beats his man to it with a header. Ottavio Cassetti gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
44.43
Manuele Lopez chips the ball to his team mate, Vittorio Baldini. Vittorio Baldini controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. AC Monza appear unchanged since the first half. Empoli also appear unchanged since the first half. The AC Monza players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
AC Monza kick off!
47.17
Cedric Gautier knocks the ball to his team mate, Renato Piangerelli. Renato Piangerelli advances inside the box! Renato Piangerelli side-steps and rifles a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
51.31
Cesare Tiribocchi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Bucchi. Rodolfo Bucchi whips in a cross ball towards Danilo Pinton. Danilo Pinton gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it goes wide for a goal kick.
53.14
Cesare Tiribocchi hits a low pass to Rodolfo Bucchi. Rodolfo Bucchi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Ottavio Cassetti manages to keep it out.
55.35
Dennis Bakkati controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fabian Natale Ferrarese. Fabian Natale Ferrarese finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.19
Jakob Wilke kicks a strong pass forward to Dennis Bakkati. Dennis Bakkati makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vittorio Baldini. Vittorio Baldini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.55
Dennis Bakkati barges into Cedric Gautier. The referee calls over Dennis Bakkati and shows him a yellow card! Cedric Gautier hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.38
Adriano Foglio flicks a high pass forward to Cedric Gautier who brings the ball under control. Cedric Gautier controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Danilo Pinton. Danilo Pinton lofts in a cross ball towards Renato Piangerelli. Renato Piangerelli makes a deft header. What a cracker!! Ottavio Cassetti had no chance!! Goal for Empoli!
73.23
Martino Monetta barges into Danilo Pinton. The referee calls over Martino Monetta and warns him to calm down! Danilo Pinton runs off the knock.
77.39
Guerino Capezzuto makes a beautiful solo run. Guerino Capezzuto threads the ball through to Fabian Natale Ferrarese but he's offside!
81.39
Cesare Tiribocchi passes the ball forward to Rodolfo Bucchi. Rodolfo Bucchi plays a quick one-two with Danilo Pinton and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Rodolfo Bucchi provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies wide!
83.22
Martino Monetta flicks a high pass forward to Manuele Lopez who brings the ball under control. Manuele Lopez takes it forward alone. Manuele Lopez tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
84.56
Gialuca Fortin plays a long ball forward. Renato Piangerelli lofts in a cross ball towards Danilo Pinton. Danilo Pinton powers a header at goal but Ottavio Cassetti is on top of his game. Superb keeping!
85.49
Damien Newton threads the ball through to Cesare Tiribocchi. Cesare Tiribocchi knocks the ball to his team mate, Danilo Pinton. Danilo Pinton shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
87.51
Damien Newton makes a simple pass to Del Wetherall. Del Wetherall flicks a high pass forward. Rodolfo Bucchi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rodolfo Bucchi knocks in a cross ball towards Renato Piangerelli. Renato Piangerelli finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

AC Monza

Empoli
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
2
12
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
35.7%
64.3%
Play Area
32.9%
45.7%
21.4%

Scorers
Fabian Natale Ferrarese 38
Danilo Pinton 10, 21
Renato Piangerelli 47, 67

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

Match Ratings