Match Report


EmpoliEmpoli     RegginaReggina
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Fabian Natale MonzaF. Monza73
G
1
G
67Michele BellottoM. Bellotto
Valerio VignaroliV. Vignaroli70
D
2
D
77Tiago FernandesT. Fernandes
Adriano FoglioA. Foglio68
D
captain3
D
68Salvatore Del GrossoS. Del Grosso
Damien NewtonD. Newton67
D
4
D
61Dayo ScarpiD. Scarpi
Del WetherallD. Wetherall69
M
5
M
71Alessandro Da RoldA. Da Rold
Cesare TiribocchiC. Tiribocchi66
M
6captain
M
70Gianmarco MazzoliG. Mazzoli
Cedric GautierC. Gautier64
M
7
M
69Angelo ColonnelloA. Colonnello
Bertrand MichelB. Michel57
M
8
M
69Cesare Di FabioC. Di Fabio
Rodolfo BucchiR. Bucchi76
A
9
A
75Raul MarazzinaR. Marazzina
Danilo PintonD. Pinton69
A
10
A
68Gianluca RamoraG. Ramora
Renato PiangerelliR. Piangerelli64
A
11
A
65Zerbini SemioliZ. Semioli
 
Giordano AnastasiG. Anastasi68
G
12
M
68Adilson SchilderA. Schilder
Gialuca FortinG. Fortin67
D
13
G
67Albert SantosA. Santos
Maurizio DionigiM. Dionigi62
A
14
M
62Gian Luca BaronioG. Baronio

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Stadio C. Castellani where Empoli play host to Reggina. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Empoli and Reggina are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Keane.


0.00
The first half starts with Reggina kicking off!
2.52
Damien Newton kicks a strong pass forward to Del Wetherall. Del Wetherall flicks a high ball forward to Danilo Pinton who takes it down. Danilo Pinton lofts in a cross ball towards Renato Piangerelli. Renato Piangerelli connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is shockingly off target!
3.40
Valerio Vignaroli flicks a high ball forward to Del Wetherall who takes it down. Del Wetherall chips the ball to his team mate, Danilo Pinton. Danilo Pinton lofts in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Bucchi. Rodolfo Bucchi is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
6.22
Cesare Tiribocchi hits a low pass to Rodolfo Bucchi. Rodolfo Bucchi lofts in a cross ball towards Renato Piangerelli. Renato Piangerelli flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
8.17
Del Wetherall passes the ball forward to Rodolfo Bucchi. Rodolfo Bucchi whips in a cross ball towards Danilo Pinton. Danilo Pinton directs the ball goalwards with his head but Michele Bellotto is on top of it.
15.37
Cedric Gautier flicks a high pass forward. Danilo Pinton controls it well on his chest. Danilo Pinton lofts in a cross ball towards Renato Piangerelli. Renato Piangerelli flicks the ball with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
16.14
Cedric Gautier flicks a high pass forward to Renato Piangerelli who brings the ball under control. Renato Piangerelli whips in a cross ball towards Danilo Pinton. Danilo Pinton finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
22.50
Cesare Tiribocchi flicks a high pass forward. Renato Piangerelli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Renato Piangerelli lofts in a cross ball towards Danilo Pinton. Danilo Pinton jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's a woeful effort!
24.25
Valerio Vignaroli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cesare Tiribocchi. Cesare Tiribocchi flicks a high pass forward. Danilo Pinton collects the pass. Danilo Pinton knocks in a cross ball towards Renato Piangerelli. Renato Piangerelli heads the ball goalwards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
26.47
Angelo Colonnello flicks a high pass forward. Gianluca Ramora controls it well on his chest. Gianluca Ramora shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
30.09
Cesare Tiribocchi makes a simple pass to Rodolfo Bucchi. Rodolfo Bucchi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Michele Bellotto who gathers it comfortably.
32.24
Cesare Tiribocchi changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Cesare Tiribocchi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Michele Bellotto!
33.25
Cesare Tiribocchi flicks the ball to his team mate, Danilo Pinton. Danilo Pinton lofts in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Bucchi. Rodolfo Bucchi rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
34.18
Gianmarco Mazzoli clumsily knocks into Cedric Gautier. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Cedric Gautier stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.21
Dayo Scarpi flicks a high pass forward. Gianmarco Mazzoli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gianmarco Mazzoli sees space and advances. Gianmarco Mazzoli plays a quick one-two with Raul Marazzina and rushes in on goal... Gianmarco Mazzoli tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
39.22
Cesare Di Fabio flicks a high pass forward. Raul Marazzina collects the pass. Raul Marazzina knocks in a cross ball towards Zerbini Semioli. Zerbini Semioli is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
40.17
Salvatore Del Grosso hits a low pass to Angelo Colonnello. Angelo Colonnello knocks the ball forward to Raul Marazzina. Raul Marazzina knocks in a cross ball towards Zerbini Semioli. Zerbini Semioli knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Adriano Foglio is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
42.26
Dayo Scarpi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alessandro Da Rold. Alessandro Da Rold kicks a strong pass forward to Gianluca Ramora. Gianluca Ramora lofts in a cross ball towards Raul Marazzina. Raul Marazzina knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Fabian Natale Monza picks it out of the air!
45.00
Salvatore Del Grosso kicks a strong pass forward to Cesare Di Fabio. Cesare Di Fabio passes the ball forward to Zerbini Semioli. Zerbini Semioli shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Fabian Natale Monza effortlessly smothers it!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
The second half starts with Empoli kicking off!
53.23
Salvatore Del Grosso knocks the ball forward to Angelo Colonnello. Angelo Colonnello makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gianluca Ramora. Gianluca Ramora shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
55.59
Valerio Vignaroli knocks the ball to his team mate, Cesare Tiribocchi. Cesare Tiribocchi plays the ball forward to Rodolfo Bucchi. Rodolfo Bucchi lofts in a cross ball towards Renato Piangerelli. Renato Piangerelli powers a header at goal but somehow Michele Bellotto manages to keep it out.
57.46
Renato Piangerelli catches Salvatore Del Grosso on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Salvatore Del Grosso hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.22
Rodolfo Bucchi clumsily knocks into Salvatore Del Grosso. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Salvatore Del Grosso runs off the knock.
61.10
Valerio Vignaroli makes a probing pass to Del Wetherall. Del Wetherall sees Renato Piangerelli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Renato Piangerelli knocks in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Bucchi. Rodolfo Bucchi heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
63.28
Seeing a gap ahead, Gianmarco Mazzoli plays the ball forward to Gianluca Ramora. Gianluca Ramora plays a scrappy one-two with Zerbini Semioli and advances towards the goal... Gianluca Ramora tries a spectacular strike. Superb reactions from Fabian Natale Monza. What a save!
65.51
Dayo Scarpi flicks a high pass forward to Alessandro Da Rold who brings the ball under control. Alessandro Da Rold flicks the ball to his team mate, Gianluca Ramora. Gianluca Ramora knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Damien Newton.
66.27
Danilo Pinton barges into Salvatore Del Grosso. Danilo Pinton is warned by the referee! Salvatore Del Grosso grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
67.16
Gianmarco Mazzoli runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Gianmarco Mazzoli shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
69.15
Cedric Gautier threads a neat ball through to Rodolfo Bucchi. Rodolfo Bucchi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.15
Alessandro Da Rold makes a probing pass to Raul Marazzina. Raul Marazzina finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
75.27
Cedric Gautier flicks a high ball forward to Danilo Pinton who takes it down. Danilo Pinton whips in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Bucchi. Rodolfo Bucchi heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
77.27
Reggina have made 2 substitutions with Albert Santos replacing Gianluca Ramora and Gian Luca Baronio replacing Dayo Scarpi .
78.35
Cesare Tiribocchi 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 which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.24
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
83.02
Valerio Vignaroli flicks a high ball forward to Cedric Gautier who takes it down. Cedric Gautier flicks a high ball forward to Renato Piangerelli who takes it down. Renato Piangerelli knocks in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Bucchi. Rodolfo Bucchi flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
87.32
Renato Piangerelli clumsily knocks into Gian Luca Baronio. The referee warns Renato Piangerelli to calm down! Gian Luca Baronio hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.58
Salvatore Del Grosso pushes mid-way up the pitch. Salvatore Del Grosso sees Raul Marazzina in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Raul Marazzina knocks in a cross ball towards Zerbini Semioli. Zerbini Semioli connects with a diving header but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
Cesare Di Fabio knocks the ball forward to Albert Santos. Albert Santos shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Empoli

Reggina
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
6
7
Shots off Target
8
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.2%
51.8%
Play Area
23.5%
40%
36.5%

Scorers
Danilo Pinton 16
Rodolfo Bucchi 75, 83
Gianmarco Mazzoli 36

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rodolfo Bucchi of Empoli

Match Ratings