Match Report


EmpoliEmpoli     Chievo VeronaChievo Verona
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Komian FlorentinK. Florentin78
G
captain1captain
G
80Dayo NataliD. Natali
Cristian MasperoC. Maspero62
D
2
D
69Giampaolo MazziG. Mazzi
Samba CinettiS. Cinetti57
D
3
D
59Davide StoviniD. Stovini
Eugenio SturbaE. Sturba57
D
4
D
58Ernesto SerranoE. Serrano
Ivone IorioI. Iorio68
M
5
D
57Aladino SadottiA. Sadotti
Sergio ZanuttaS. Zanutta63
M
6
M
73Richard MccallR. Mccall
Gionatha FiciniG. Ficini63
M
7
M
72Eric HitzlspergerE. Hitzlsperger
Adriano ParisA. Paris58
M
8
M
59Miguel VieraM. Viera
Pierre G. BonfiglioP. Bonfiglio68
A
9
A
64Christian MatthäusC. Matthäus
Manuel StradaM. Strada64
A
10
A
60Gianmarco LannaG. Lanna
Oberdan PecchiaO. Pecchia61
A
11
A
60Aladino DanottiA. Danotti
 
Mauro DavanzanteM. Davanzante57
A
12
G
61Ronnie Van BarneveldR. Van Barneveld
Aladino MaltagliatiA. Maltagliati57
G
13
A
60Giordano CerioniG. Cerioni
Eoin EdwardsE. Edwards56
A
14
M
57Olivier FacciuttoO. Facciutto

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stadio C. Castellani where Empoli play host to Chievo Verona. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Empoli are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Chievo Verona appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ruggiero Artico.


0.00
Empoli kick off the first half!
2.41
Davide Stovini flicks the ball to his team mate, Eric Hitzlsperger. Eric Hitzlsperger makes a probing pass to Aladino Danotti. Aladino Danotti plays a one-two with Christian Matthäus and advances towards the goal... Aladino Danotti shoots from just inside the box but it rises well off target!
15.50
Adriano Paris plays the ball forward to Oberdan Pecchia. Oberdan Pecchia shoots from 25 yards. Wonderful reactions from Dayo Natali keeps it out!
16.05
Sergio Zanutta flicks a high pass forward. Manuel Strada holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Manuel Strada shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
20.08
Ernesto Serrano hits a low pass to Richard Mccall. Richard Mccall flicks the ball to his team mate, Christian Matthäus. Christian Matthäus advances inside the box! Christian Matthäus comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
24.46
Richard Mccall comes in with a late challenge on Gionatha Ficini. The referee calls over Richard Mccall and shows him a yellow card! Gionatha Ficini hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.31
Miguel Viera threads a neat ball through to Gianmarco Lanna. Gianmarco Lanna plays a one-two with Christian Matthäus and rushes in on goal... Gianmarco Lanna muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Komian Florentin.
27.16
Miguel Viera takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Ernesto Serrano strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it rises well off target!
28.58
Giampaolo Mazzi flicks a high pass forward. Eric Hitzlsperger holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Showing composure, Eric Hitzlsperger plays the ball forward to Aladino Danotti. Aladino Danotti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.02
Gionatha Ficini makes an attacking run forward. Gionatha Ficini sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
34.53
Adriano Paris threads the ball through to Oberdan Pecchia. Oberdan Pecchia sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Dayo Natali smothers it!
36.35
Richard Mccall makes a simple pass to Gianmarco Lanna. Gianmarco Lanna knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Komian Florentin who gathers it comfortably.
38.25
Seeing a gap ahead, Davide Stovini picks a pass forward to Eric Hitzlsperger. With a delightful solo run, Eric Hitzlsperger stretches the opposition's defence. Eric Hitzlsperger whips in a cross ball towards Aladino Danotti. With a superhuman jump, Aladino Danotti connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's miles wide!
39.39
Eugenio Sturba darts forward. Eugenio Sturba flicks a high pass forward. Pierre G. Bonfiglio easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pierre G. Bonfiglio shoots from outside the area but Dayo Natali is on top of it.
40.13
Ernesto Serrano makes a probing pass to Richard Mccall. Richard Mccall threads a neat ball through to Gianmarco Lanna. Gianmarco Lanna knocks in a cross ball towards Christian Matthäus. Christian Matthäus directs the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
44.11
Gionatha Ficini chips the ball to his team mate, Pierre G. Bonfiglio. Pierre G. Bonfiglio shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Empoli appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. Chievo Verona appear unchanged since the first half. The Empoli players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Chievo Verona kicking off!
48.28
With great vision, Miguel Viera plays the ball forward to Gianmarco Lanna. Gianmarco Lanna whips in a cross ball towards Aladino Danotti. Aladino Danotti flicks the ball with his head but it's well over the bar!
49.12
Oberdan Pecchia hacks Aladino Sadotti from behind! Oberdan Pecchia is warned by the referee! Aladino Sadotti hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.23
Eric Hitzlsperger hits a low pass to Gianmarco Lanna. Gianmarco Lanna controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Christian Matthäus through on goal. Christian Matthäus cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Komian Florentin with no chance!! Goal for Chievo Verona!
57.28
Davide Stovini threads the ball through to Richard Mccall. Richard Mccall flicks the ball to his team mate, Gianmarco Lanna. Gianmarco Lanna shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
60.33
Empoli have made a substitution with Aladino Maltagliati replacing Adriano Paris .
61.38
Eugenio Sturba knocks the ball forward to Gionatha Ficini. Gionatha Ficini passes the ball forward to Manuel Strada. Manuel Strada 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.
63.09
Eric Hitzlsperger makes a beautiful solo run. Eric Hitzlsperger lofts in a cross ball towards Christian Matthäus. Christian Matthäus makes a deft header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
73.42
Eugenio Sturba chips the ball to his team mate, Sergio Zanutta. Sergio Zanutta makes a probing pass to Oberdan Pecchia. Oberdan Pecchia shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
75.26
Sergio Zanutta makes a simple pass to Pierre G. Bonfiglio. Pierre G. Bonfiglio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.32
Eugenio Sturba makes a simple pass to Aladino Maltagliati. Aladino Maltagliati brings the ball forward. Aladino Maltagliati shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
79.56
Seeing a gap ahead, Sergio Zanutta plays the ball forward to Manuel Strada. Manuel Strada plays a one-two with Pierre G. Bonfiglio and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Manuel Strada provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
83.06
Davide Stovini darts forward. Davide Stovini runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Davide Stovini runs straight at the defence! Davide Stovini cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
89.21
Aladino Sadotti kicks a strong pass forward to Eric Hitzlsperger. Eric Hitzlsperger knocks the ball to his team mate, Christian Matthäus. Christian Matthäus knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Komian Florentin who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Empoli

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

Possession
45.7%
54.3%
Play Area
27.2%
40.7%
32.1%

Scorers
Manuel Strada 80
Christian Matthäus 51
Davide Stovini 83

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Davide Stovini of Chievo Verona

Match Ratings