Match Report


EmpoliEmpoli     SalernitanaSalernitana
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Fabian Natale MonzaF. Monza73
G
1
G
63Tjalle BisselingT. Bisseling
Valerio VignaroliV. Vignaroli70
D
2
D
71Eddy DoardoE. Doardo
Adriano FoglioA. Foglio68
D
captain3
D
71Giorgio BrivioG. Brivio
Damien NewtonD. Newton67
D
4
D
70Duccio SerenaD. Serena
Del WetherallD. Wetherall69
M
5
D
70Richard WoodcockR. Woodcock
Cesare TiribocchiC. Tiribocchi66
M
6
M
68Gill MelosiG. Melosi
Cedric GautierC. Gautier64
M
7
M
63Diogo MarquesD. Marques
Enzo MargiottaE. Margiotta56
M
8
M
62Matjaz DonatiM. Donati
Rodolfo BucchiR. Bucchi76
A
9
A
75Dayo MarascoD. Marasco
Danilo PintonD. Pinton69
A
10captain
A
68Oscar Jr. OrociniO. Orocini
Renato PiangerelliR. Piangerelli64
A
11
A
68Garcia Duque MercuriG. Mercuri
 
Giordano AnastasiG. Anastasi68
G
12
A
66Hugo DominguezH. Dominguez
Gialuca FortinG. Fortin67
D
13
A
59Giovanni M. Di NapoliG. Di Napoli
Maurizio DionigiM. Dionigi62
A
14
D
58Zerbini PinedaZ. Pineda

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stadio C. Castellani where Empoli play host to Salernitana. A crowd of 20,548 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Empoli are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Salernitana appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Manuele Fresi.


0.00
Salernitana kick off the first half!
2.10
Del Wetherall plays the ball forward to Danilo Pinton. Danilo Pinton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.31
With imagination, Cesare Tiribocchi plays the ball forward to Rodolfo Bucchi. Rodolfo Bucchi knocks in a cross ball towards Danilo Pinton. Danilo Pinton makes a deft header. Tjalle Bisseling didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
9.11
Cedric Gautier chips the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Bucchi. Rodolfo Bucchi whips in a cross ball towards Renato Piangerelli. Renato Piangerelli outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Renato Piangerelli scores for Empoli!!
12.12
Matjaz Donati kicks a strong pass forward to Dayo Marasco. Dayo Marasco whips in a cross ball towards Oscar Jr. Orocini. Oscar Jr. Orocini flicks the ball with his head. Superb reactions from Fabian Natale Monza. What a save!
20.45
Eddy Doardo runs forward with the ball. Eddy Doardo kicks a strong pass forward to Dayo Marasco. Dayo Marasco shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Fabian Natale Monza manages to gather it.
21.22
Del Wetherall flicks a high pass forward. Danilo Pinton controls it well on his chest. Danilo Pinton finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
26.54
Damien Newton threads a neat ball through to Del Wetherall. Del Wetherall kicks a strong pass forward to Rodolfo Bucchi. Rodolfo Bucchi knocks in a cross ball towards Renato Piangerelli. Renato Piangerelli connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it rises well off target!
27.27
Giorgio Brivio makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matjaz Donati. Matjaz Donati flicks a high ball forward to Garcia Duque Mercuri who takes it down. Garcia Duque Mercuri lofts in a cross ball towards Dayo Marasco. Dayo Marasco is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Salernitana!
34.40
Cesare Tiribocchi flicks a high ball forward to Renato Piangerelli who takes it down. Renato Piangerelli cuts inside the box! Renato Piangerelli shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Tjalle Bisseling with no chance!! Goal for Empoli!
38.40
Gill Melosi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Garcia Duque Mercuri. Garcia Duque Mercuri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Matjaz Donati clumsily knocks into Del Wetherall. The referee warns Matjaz Donati to calm down! Del Wetherall stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Empoli kick off and get the second half underway!
48.12
Valerio Vignaroli darts forward. Valerio Vignaroli flicks a high pass forward to Danilo Pinton who brings the ball under control. Danilo Pinton knocks in a cross ball towards Renato Piangerelli. Renato Piangerelli heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
51.16
Matjaz Donati controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Garcia Duque Mercuri. Garcia Duque Mercuri shoots from outside the area which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
55.43
Cesare Tiribocchi sees Rodolfo Bucchi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rodolfo Bucchi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
59.28
Diogo Marques runs straight at the opposition's defence. Diogo Marques knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.26
Renato Piangerelli clumsily knocks into Giorgio Brivio. Renato Piangerelli is given a warning by the referee! Giorgio Brivio stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.54
Matjaz Donati controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dayo Marasco. Dayo Marasco tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
67.22
Diogo Marques sees Oscar Jr. Orocini in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oscar Jr. Orocini shoots from outside the area. Fabian Natale Monza easily gets down and covers it.
69.43
Cedric Gautier threads a neat ball through to Renato Piangerelli. Renato Piangerelli lofts in a cross ball towards Danilo Pinton. Danilo Pinton gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
72.06
Damien Newton threads a neat ball through to Cedric Gautier. Cedric Gautier flicks a high pass forward. Renato Piangerelli collects the pass. Renato Piangerelli controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
73.10
With some swift thinking, Matjaz Donati plays the ball forward to Dayo Marasco. Dayo Marasco lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Jr. Orocini. Oscar Jr. Orocini makes a deft header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
75.18
Damien Newton passes the ball forward to Cedric Gautier. Cedric Gautier deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Bucchi. Rodolfo Bucchi lofts in a cross ball towards Danilo Pinton. Danilo Pinton flicks the ball with his head but somehow Tjalle Bisseling manages to keep it out.
78.04
Gill Melosi makes a simple pass to Dayo Marasco. Dayo Marasco lofts in a cross ball towards Garcia Duque Mercuri. Garcia Duque Mercuri rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's a woeful effort!
81.57
Eddy Doardo sees Matjaz Donati in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matjaz Donati sees Garcia Duque Mercuri in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Garcia Duque Mercuri shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Fabian Natale Monza.
83.53
It's a corner kick. Matjaz Donati loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Cesare Tiribocchi reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
87.03
Garcia Duque Mercuri barges into Damien Newton. Garcia Duque Mercuri is shown the yellow card! Damien Newton stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.49
Diogo Marques controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dayo Marasco. Dayo Marasco sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Empoli

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

Possession
47%
53%
Play Area
27.3%
45.5%
27.3%

Scorers
Renato Piangerelli 9, 34, 48
Danilo Pinton 69
Dayo Marasco 27
Garcia Duque Mercuri 51

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

Match Ratings