0.00 0-0

The first half starts with Vicenza kicking off!

8.59 0-0

Ivone Iorio threads a neat ball through to Oberdan Pecchia. Oberdan Pecchia shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!

15.02 0-1

Sergio Zanutta threads the ball through to Manuel Strada. Manuel Strada lofts in a cross ball towards Oberdan Pecchia. Oberdan Pecchia whips the ball goalwards with his head. Marinus Van Wonderen is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!

21.09 0-1

Oberdan Pecchia catches Arnauld Tonetto on the ankles. Oberdan Pecchia is given a warning by the referee! Arnauld Tonetto runs off the knock.

22.03 1-1

Duccio Albonetti brings the ball forward. Duccio Albonetti whips in a cross ball towards Jimmy Di Bari. Jimmy Di Bari makes a deft header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!

28.02 1-1

Arnauld Tonetto threads the ball through to Giampaolo De Ascentis. Giampaolo De Ascentis surges forward with the ball. Giampaolo De Ascentis lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Barros. Francisco Barros heads the ball goalwards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!

32.54 1-1

Samba Cinetti flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Zanutta controls it well on his chest. Sergio Zanutta knocks the ball forward to Manuel Strada. Manuel Strada threads a neat ball through to Pierre G. Bonfiglio. Pierre G. Bonfiglio takes a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!

39.41 1-1

Cristian Maspero passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Ivone Iorio. Ivone Iorio passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Pierre G. Bonfiglio. Pierre G. Bonfiglio knocks in a cross ball towards Oberdan Pecchia. Oberdan Pecchia beats his man to it with a header. Marinus Van Wonderen easily punches it away to safety.

42.09 1-1

Mauricio Colombo hacks Oberdan Pecchia from behind! Mauricio Colombo is shown the yellow card! Oberdan Pecchia runs off the knock.

44.50 1-1

Adriano Paris knocks the ball forward to Pierre G. Bonfiglio. Pierre G. Bonfiglio shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.

45.00 1-1

Ivone Iorio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Manuel Strada. Manuel Strada tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!

45.00 1-1

The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

45.00 1-1

Empoli start the second half!

48.43 1-1

Gary Caldwell threads the ball through to Mauricio Apa. Mauricio Apa chips the ball to his team mate, Jimmy Di Bari. Jimmy Di Bari knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cristian Maspero.

54.26 1-1

Giampaolo De Ascentis hits a low pass to Gianmatteo Sbaglia. Gianmatteo Sbaglia tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Vicenza are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.

55.23 1-1

Cristian Maspero flicks the ball to his team mate, Sergio Zanutta. Sergio Zanutta passes the ball forward to Oberdan Pecchia. Oberdan Pecchia shoots from long range. Marinus Van Wonderen gets down and covers it.

59.21 1-1

Mauricio Colombo makes a simple pass to Giampaolo De Ascentis. Giampaolo De Ascentis makes a probing pass to Francisco Barros. Francisco Barros shoots from long range but it flies just off target!

60.50 1-1

Empoli have made a substitution with Aladino Maltagliati replacing Adriano Paris .

65.25 1-1

Gary Caldwell chips the ball to his team mate, Giampaolo De Ascentis. Giampaolo De Ascentis flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Barros controls it well on his chest. Francisco Barros lofts in a cross ball towards Gianmatteo Sbaglia. Gianmatteo Sbaglia is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Komian Florentin didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.

69.03 2-1

Giampaolo De Ascentis receives the ball from a throw-in from Duccio Albonetti. With a delightful solo run, Giampaolo De Ascentis stretches the opposition's defence. Giampaolo De Ascentis knocks in a cross ball towards Jimmy Di Bari. Jimmy Di Bari directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!

73.52 2-2

Gionatha Ficini sees Oberdan Pecchia in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oberdan Pecchia advances inside the box! Oberdan Pecchia shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Marinus Van Wonderen had no chance!! Goal for Empoli!

77.08 2-2

Vicenza have made a substitution with Jose E. Del Nero replacing Gianmatteo Sbaglia .

79.10 2-2

Manuel Strada barges into Gary Caldwell. The referee calls over Manuel Strada and shows him a yellow card! Gary Caldwell runs off the knock.

83.17 2-2

Cristian Maspero threads a neat ball through to Gionatha Ficini. Gionatha Ficini threads the ball through to Oberdan Pecchia. Oberdan Pecchia shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!

84.10 2-2

Without breaking stride, Gionatha Ficini plays the ball forward to Pierre G. Bonfiglio. Pierre G. Bonfiglio finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Marinus Van Wonderen!

85.29 2-3

Seeing a gap ahead, Eugenio Sturba picks a pass forward to Aladino Maltagliati. Aladino Maltagliati flicks a high pass forward. Oberdan Pecchia controls it well on his chest. Oberdan Pecchia skips past Mauricio Colombo! Some silky footwork from Oberdan Pecchia provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Marinus Van Wonderen with no chance!! Goal for Empoli! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!

89.38 2-3

Giampaolo De Ascentis makes a simple pass to Jose E. Del Nero. Jose E. Del Nero whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Barros. Francisco Barros rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's miles wide!

90.00 2-3

Mauricio Apa darts forward. Mauricio Apa sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Komian Florentin gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!

90.00 2-3

The referee whistles full-time!