Match Report


FiorentinaFiorentina     EmpoliEmpoli
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Carmine CassanoC. Cassano66
G
1
G
73Fabian Natale MonzaF. Monza
Jimmy PalladiniJ. Palladini71
D
2
D
70Valerio VignaroliV. Vignaroli
Michelangelo FortinM. Fortin70
D
3captain
D
68Adriano FoglioA. Foglio
Carmelo PorroC. Porro65
D
4
D
67Damien NewtonD. Newton
Gianluca BelardiG. Belardi68
M
5
M
69Del WetherallD. Wetherall
Ruggero TurriniR. Turrini67
M
6
M
66Cesare TiribocchiC. Tiribocchi
Michele Di CanioM. Di Canio67
M
7
M
64Cedric GautierC. Gautier
Stephen HughesS. Hughes65
M
8
M
57Bertrand MichelB. Michel
Arnauld BosiA. Bosi69
A
9
A
69Danilo PintonD. Pinton
Harvey LawrenceH. Lawrence65
A
10
A
64Renato PiangerelliR. Piangerelli
Guglielmo ManzoG. Manzo63
A
captain11
A
62Maurizio DionigiM. Dionigi
 
Anthony LaslandesA. Laslandes66
G
12
G
68Giordano AnastasiG. Anastasi
Giovanni M. VergassolaG. Vergassola65
M
13
D
67Gialuca FortinG. Fortin
Wladimiro CammarataW. Cammarata64
D
14
A
61Giuliano NarcisoG. Narciso

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Stadio Franchi where Fiorentina play host to Empoli in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Fiorentina and Empoli are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Benoit Bonora.


0.00
Fiorentina kick off and get the match underway!
4.08
Jimmy Palladini passes the ball forward to Michele Di Canio. Michele Di Canio knocks the ball forward to Harvey Lawrence. Harvey Lawrence lofts in a cross ball towards Guglielmo Manzo. Guglielmo Manzo flicks the ball with his head. Superb reactions from Fabian Natale Monza. What a save!
6.38
Adriano Foglio flicks a high pass forward to Cedric Gautier who brings the ball under control. Cedric Gautier hits a low pass to Maurizio Dionigi. Maurizio Dionigi shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
12.26
Cedric Gautier hacks Ruggero Turrini from behind! Cedric Gautier is shown the yellow card! Ruggero Turrini stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.30
Adriano Foglio hits a low pass to Cesare Tiribocchi. Cesare Tiribocchi threads the ball through to Renato Piangerelli. Renato Piangerelli makes a great pass forward. Maurizio Dionigi runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
15.06
Del Wetherall flicks a high pass forward. Danilo Pinton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Danilo Pinton whips in a cross ball towards Renato Piangerelli. Renato Piangerelli finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
20.54
Adriano Foglio makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cesare Tiribocchi. Cesare Tiribocchi chips the ball to his team mate, Renato Piangerelli. Renato Piangerelli shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
21.52
Ruggero Turrini comes in with a late challenge on Adriano Foglio. The referee calls over Ruggero Turrini and shows him a yellow card! Adriano Foglio hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.28
Ruggero Turrini kicks a strong pass forward to Guglielmo Manzo. Guglielmo Manzo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Damien Newton.
26.42
Del Wetherall flicks a high pass forward. Danilo Pinton collects the pass. Seeing a gap ahead, Danilo Pinton plays the ball forward to Renato Piangerelli who has made a great run into the box. Renato Piangerelli shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
28.15
Cesare Tiribocchi kicks a strong pass forward to Maurizio Dionigi. Maurizio Dionigi shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
34.22
Cedric Gautier passes the ball forward to Maurizio Dionigi. Maurizio Dionigi lofts in a cross ball towards Danilo Pinton. Danilo Pinton makes a looping header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
40.01
Stephen Hughes kicks a strong pass forward to Harvey Lawrence. Harvey Lawrence knocks in a cross ball towards Guglielmo Manzo. Guglielmo Manzo jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies just wide!
42.44
Bertrand Michel flicks the ball to his team mate, Danilo Pinton. Danilo Pinton lofts in a cross ball towards Maurizio Dionigi. Maurizio Dionigi is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
44.35
Jimmy Palladini makes a probing pass to Michele Di Canio. Michele Di Canio sees Harvey Lawrence in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Harvey Lawrence 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. Fiorentina appear unchanged since the first half. Empoli also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Empoli kick off!
47.02
Ruggero Turrini knocks the ball forward to Guglielmo Manzo. Guglielmo Manzo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
51.29
Michele Di Canio flicks the ball to his team mate, Harvey Lawrence. Harvey Lawrence finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
53.05
Damien Newton passes the ball forward to Cedric Gautier. Cedric Gautier hits a low pass to Maurizio Dionigi. Maurizio Dionigi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
57.56
Michele Di Canio makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arnauld Bosi. Arnauld Bosi lofts in a cross ball towards Guglielmo Manzo. Guglielmo Manzo fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
59.31
With vision, Ruggero Turrini plays the ball forward to Guglielmo Manzo. Guglielmo Manzo whips in a cross ball towards Harvey Lawrence. Harvey Lawrence is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
63.53
Cesare Tiribocchi sees Renato Piangerelli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Renato Piangerelli tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
66.21
Michele Di Canio flicks a high pass forward. Guglielmo Manzo controls it well on his chest. Guglielmo Manzo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Valerio Vignaroli.
73.44
Bertrand Michel runs straight at the opposition's defence. Bertrand Michel whips in a cross ball towards Danilo Pinton. Danilo Pinton gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is on top of it. Good save!
75.54
Arnauld Bosi comes in with a late challenge on Adriano Foglio. The referee brings Arnauld Bosi to one side and gives him a warning! Adriano Foglio hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.16
Empoli have made a substitution with Gialuca Fortin replacing Bertrand Michel .
79.00
Del Wetherall flicks a high pass forward. Danilo Pinton collects the pass. Danilo Pinton whips in a cross ball towards Renato Piangerelli. Renato Piangerelli rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Magnificent save by Carmine Cassano!
81.41
Jimmy Palladini plays the ball forward to Michele Di Canio. Michele Di Canio changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Michele Di Canio skips past Valerio Vignaroli! Some good footwork from Michele Di Canio provides some space. He shoots at goal. Fabian Natale Monza is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
84.24
Gianluca Belardi makes an attacking run forward. Gianluca Belardi knocks in a cross ball towards Harvey Lawrence. Harvey Lawrence directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
89.06
Carmelo Porro flicks a high pass forward to Ruggero Turrini who brings the ball under control. Ruggero Turrini threads the ball through to Guglielmo Manzo. Guglielmo Manzo tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
90.00
Cedric Gautier advances with the ball. Cedric Gautier whips in a cross ball towards Maurizio Dionigi. Maurizio Dionigi makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Fiorentina

Empoli
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
4
7
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.3%
44.7%
Play Area
31.6%
42.1%
26.3%

Scorers
Guglielmo Manzo 47
Harvey Lawrence 59, 84
Michele Di Canio 81
Maurizio Dionigi 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Harvey Lawrence of Fiorentina

Match Ratings