Match Report


ParmaParma     EmpoliEmpoli
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Francesco PaschettaF. Paschetta69
G
1
G
73Fabian Natale MonzaF. Monza
Hans de GrootH. de Groot67
D
2
D
68Adriano FoglioA. Foglio
Roberto CarrascoR. Carrasco66
D
3captain
D
67Gialuca FortinG. Fortin
Tomas MendesT. Mendes64
D
4
D
67Damien NewtonD. Newton
Teddy WhiteT. White72
M
captain5
M
69Del WetherallD. Wetherall
Ruddy GovouR. Govou72
M
6
M
65Eusebio GalliE. Galli
Graziano RobbiatiG. Robbiati71
M
7
M
64Cedric GautierC. Gautier
Jose AlvesJ. Alves67
M
8
M
62Stuart MccallS. Mccall
Marinus JanssenM. Janssen75
A
9
A
76Rodolfo BucchiR. Bucchi
Alec JamesA. James74
A
10
A
69Danilo PintonD. Pinton
Clarence VerhoevenC. Verhoeven67
A
11
A
64Renato PiangerelliR. Piangerelli
 
Vincenzo FiricanoV. Firicano68
G
12
G
68Giordano AnastasiG. Anastasi
Bernardo BorgobelloB. Borgobello65
M
13
D
65Lucas Gabriel SivigliaL. Siviglia
Paolo RizzitelliP. Rizzitelli63
D
14
D
63Stuart BremnerS. Bremner

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stadio Tardini where Parma play host to Empoli. A crowd of 19,496 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Parma and Empoli are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sergio Ambrosetti.


0.00
The whistle blows and Empoli kick off!
2.33
With wonderful imagination, Cedric Gautier plays the ball forward to Danilo Pinton. Danilo Pinton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Francesco Paschetta who gathers it comfortably.
3.12
Roberto Carrasco chips the ball to his team mate, Teddy White. Teddy White flicks a high pass forward. Alec James holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alec James makes a probing pass to Marinus Janssen but he's offside!
6.01
Damien Newton makes a simple pass to Stuart Mccall. Stuart Mccall knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Bucchi. Rodolfo Bucchi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tomas Mendes.
10.35
Ruddy Govou knocks the ball forward to Marinus Janssen. Marinus Janssen skips past Damien Newton! Marinus Janssen strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
12.39
Del Wetherall sees space and advances. Del Wetherall tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
14.24
Damien Newton flicks a high ball forward to Cedric Gautier who takes it down. Cedric Gautier makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodolfo Bucchi. Rodolfo Bucchi shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
15.25
Cedric Gautier threads the ball through to Rodolfo Bucchi. Rodolfo Bucchi knocks in a cross ball towards Danilo Pinton. Danilo Pinton is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Francesco Paschetta with no chance!! Goal for Empoli!
18.10
Cedric Gautier threads a neat ball through to Rodolfo Bucchi. Rodolfo Bucchi whips in a cross ball towards Danilo Pinton. Danilo Pinton is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Francesco Paschetta is on top of it.
20.31
Adriano Foglio flicks a high pass forward to Del Wetherall who brings the ball under control. Del Wetherall flicks a high ball forward to Danilo Pinton who takes it down. Danilo Pinton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.47
Marinus Janssen barges into Gialuca Fortin. The referee calls over Marinus Janssen and warns him to calm down! Gialuca Fortin stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.50
Ruddy Govou hits a low pass to Clarence Verhoeven. Clarence Verhoeven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.46
Cedric Gautier hits a low pass to Renato Piangerelli. Renato Piangerelli edges inside the box! Renato Piangerelli shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Francesco Paschetta!
33.34
Del Wetherall passes the ball forward to Danilo Pinton. Danilo Pinton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Francesco Paschetta who gathers it comfortably.
34.31
Rodolfo Bucchi clumsily knocks into Roberto Carrasco. The referee calls over Rodolfo Bucchi and shows him a yellow card! Roberto Carrasco carries on, but is struggling a bit.
36.34
Cedric Gautier flicks a high pass forward. Rodolfo Bucchi controls it well on his chest. Rodolfo Bucchi whips in a cross ball towards Danilo Pinton. Danilo Pinton rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Francesco Paschetta with no chance!! Goal for Empoli!
40.58
Eusebio Galli makes a probing pass to Danilo Pinton. Danilo Pinton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Roberto Carrasco.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
Parma start the second half!
47.10
Cedric Gautier knocks the ball forward to Renato Piangerelli. Renato Piangerelli cuts inside the box! Renato Piangerelli looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
51.48
Teddy White clumsily knocks into Stuart Mccall. The referee warns Teddy White to calm down! Stuart Mccall stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.44
Graziano Robbiati flicks a high ball forward to Alec James who takes it down. Alec James knocks in a cross ball towards Clarence Verhoeven. Clarence Verhoeven flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
54.11
Hans de Groot knocks the ball forward to Jose Alves. Jose Alves runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jose Alves plays a quick one-two with Clarence Verhoeven and rushes in on goal... Jose Alves makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
55.35
Cedric Gautier surges forward with the ball. Cedric Gautier makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Danilo Pinton but he's offside!
57.53
Ruddy Govou advances with the ball. Ruddy Govou shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Fabian Natale Monza. Excellent save.
59.56
Ruddy Govou sees Alec James in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alec James shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Fabian Natale Monza!
61.26
Jose Alves runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jose Alves whips in a cross ball towards Marinus Janssen. Marinus Janssen finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Marinus Janssen!
66.43
Hans de Groot controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruddy Govou. Seeing a gap ahead, Ruddy Govou plays the ball forward to Clarence Verhoeven. Clarence Verhoeven shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Fabian Natale Monza.
67.12
Teddy White takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Graziano Robbiati. Graziano Robbiati flicks the ball on with his first touch. Fabian Natale Monza scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
71.56
Eusebio Galli flicks a high pass forward. Rodolfo Bucchi controls it well on his chest. Rodolfo Bucchi whips in a cross ball towards Renato Piangerelli. Renato Piangerelli makes a looping header on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
73.43
Renato Piangerelli clumsily knocks into Tomas Mendes. Renato Piangerelli is given a warning by the referee! Tomas Mendes stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.09
Del Wetherall threads a neat ball through to Rodolfo Bucchi. Rodolfo Bucchi shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
77.38
Gialuca Fortin threads the ball through to Cedric Gautier. Cedric Gautier threads a neat ball through to Danilo Pinton. Danilo Pinton runs straight at the defence! Danilo Pinton tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Danilo Pinton! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
81.15
Damien Newton gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Renato Piangerelli whips in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Bucchi. Rodolfo Bucchi jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
84.24
Ruddy Govou flicks a high pass forward. Marinus Janssen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marinus Janssen knocks in a cross ball towards Clarence Verhoeven. Clarence Verhoeven jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
89.58
Graziano Robbiati makes a probing pass to Alec James. Alec James whips in a cross ball towards Clarence Verhoeven. Clarence Verhoeven beats his man to it with a header but it flies just wide!
90.00
Ruddy Govou flicks a high pass forward. Marinus Janssen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marinus Janssen advances inside the box! Marinus Janssen comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Parma

Empoli
Goals
1
5
Shots on Target
5
9
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
37.8%
62.2%
Play Area
30.5%
43.9%
25.6%

Scorers
Marinus Janssen 61
Danilo Pinton 15, 36, 77
Renato Piangerelli 47
Rodolfo Bucchi 81

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Danilo Pinton of Empoli

Match Ratings