Match Report


PiacenzaPiacenza     EmpoliEmpoli
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Moritz EngelsM. Engels71
G
1captain
G
78Komian FlorentinK. Florentin
Stuart GemmellS. Gemmell69
D
2
D
62Cristian MasperoC. Maspero
Fabian Natale OngaratoF. Ongarato62
D
3
D
57Samba CinettiS. Cinetti
Paulo RegoP. Rego60
D
4
D
57Eugenio SturbaE. Sturba
Salvatore Di VaioS. Di Vaio62
M
5
M
68Ivone IorioI. Iorio
Dominic GemmellD. Gemmell61
M
6
M
63Sergio ZanuttaS. Zanutta
Dino BortoluzziD. Bortoluzzi59
M
captain7
M
63Gionatha FiciniG. Ficini
Cosimo MalagòC. Malagò58
M
8
M
58Adriano ParisA. Paris
Callum SounessC. Souness55
M
9
A
68Pierre G. BonfiglioP. Bonfiglio
Arnauld InnocentiA. Innocenti60
A
10
A
64Manuel StradaM. Strada
Lee GilchristL. Gilchrist60
A
11
A
57Mauro DavanzanteM. Davanzante
 
Manuele Di CaraM. Di Cara67
G
12
G
57Aladino MaltagliatiA. Maltagliati
Tobias LindemannT. Lindemann58
G
13
A
56Eoin EdwardsE. Edwards
Markus SchnoorM. Schnoor57
D
14
D
49Fabio MignaniF. Mignani

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Stadio Leonardo Garilli where Piacenza play host to Empoli. A crowd of 8,664 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Piacenza are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Empoli appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Zerbini De Sanzo.


0.00
Empoli kick off and get the first half underway!
2.14
Salvatore Di Vaio runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Salvatore Di Vaio knocks in a cross ball towards Lee Gilchrist. Lee Gilchrist finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
6.48
Dominic Gemmell threads the ball through to Arnauld Innocenti. Arnauld Innocenti shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
8.38
With a delightful solo run, Ivone Iorio stretches the opposition's defence. Ivone Iorio whips in a cross ball towards Pierre G. Bonfiglio. Pierre G. Bonfiglio makes a convincing header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
10.22
Cosimo Malagò changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Cosimo Malagò knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.41
Samba Cinetti makes a simple pass to Ivone Iorio. Ivone Iorio threads the ball through to Manuel Strada. Manuel Strada controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
18.24
Salvatore Di Vaio makes a simple pass to Lee Gilchrist. Lee Gilchrist sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
21.36
With a delightful solo run, Salvatore Di Vaio stretches the opposition's defence. Salvatore Di Vaio shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
22.07
Dominic Gemmell flicks the ball to his team mate, Lee Gilchrist. Lee Gilchrist shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
28.53
Gionatha Ficini flicks the ball to his team mate, Mauro Davanzante. Mauro Davanzante shoots from distance but somehow Moritz Engels manages to keep it out.
32.36
Samba Cinetti pushes mid-way up the pitch. Samba Cinetti advances with the ball. Samba Cinetti whips in a cross ball towards Mauro Davanzante. Mauro Davanzante rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's well over the bar!
38.29
Dominic Gemmell makes a simple pass to Lee Gilchrist. Lee Gilchrist shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
44.43
Stuart Gemmell makes a simple pass to Cosimo Malagò. Cosimo Malagò passes the ball forward to Arnauld Innocenti. Arnauld Innocenti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Piacenza appear unchanged since the first half. Empoli appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. The Empoli players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Piacenza kick off!
53.43
Eugenio Sturba breaks forward. Eugenio Sturba sees space and advances. Eugenio Sturba lofts in a cross ball towards Pierre G. Bonfiglio. Pierre G. Bonfiglio whips the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
57.20
Manuel Strada comes in with a late challenge on Fabian Natale Ongarato. Manuel Strada is shown the yellow card! Fabian Natale Ongarato runs off the knock.
59.51
Samba Cinetti threads a neat ball through to Sergio Zanutta. Sergio Zanutta threads a neat ball through to Manuel Strada. Manuel Strada tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
60.51
Empoli have made a substitution with Eoin Edwards replacing Adriano Paris .
61.59
Salvatore Di Vaio catches Eoin Edwards on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eoin Edwards runs off the knock.
65.53
Sergio Zanutta flicks a high pass forward. Manuel Strada controls it well on his chest. Manuel Strada knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stuart Gemmell.
66.28
Sergio Zanutta knocks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Strada. Manuel Strada cuts inside the box! Manuel Strada rockets a shot on goal but it flies just wide!
69.40
Lee Gilchrist hacks Eugenio Sturba from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eugenio Sturba hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.19
Gionatha Ficini threads a neat ball through to Mauro Davanzante. Mauro Davanzante shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
72.17
Samba Cinetti catches Lee Gilchrist on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Lee Gilchrist hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.11
Eoin Edwards passes the ball forward to Pierre G. Bonfiglio. Pierre G. Bonfiglio shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
81.21
Dominic Gemmell threads the ball through to Lee Gilchrist. Lee Gilchrist shoots from long range. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
85.00
Stuart Gemmell hacks Pierre G. Bonfiglio from behind! The referee brings Stuart Gemmell to one side and gives him a warning! Pierre G. Bonfiglio runs off the knock.
87.01
Cosimo Malagò brings the ball forward. Cosimo Malagò controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Piacenza

Empoli
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
5
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48%
52%
Play Area
24%
45.3%
30.7%

Scorers
Lee Gilchrist 2, 81
Pierre G. Bonfiglio 53

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Lee Gilchrist of Piacenza

Match Ratings