Match Report


VicenzaVicenza     EmpoliEmpoli
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Marinus Van WonderenM. Van Wonderen67
G
1captain
G
78Komian FlorentinK. Florentin
Gary CaldwellG. Caldwell60
D
2
D
62Cristian MasperoC. Maspero
Mauricio ColomboM. Colombo57
D
3
D
57Samba CinettiS. Cinetti
Eusebio RomaE. Roma54
D
4
D
57Eugenio SturbaE. Sturba
Renato ProiettiR. Proietti48
D
5
M
68Ivone IorioI. Iorio
Mauricio ApaM. Apa60
M
captain6
M
66Romero P. SegarraR. Segarra
Duccio AlbonettiD. Albonetti57
M
7
M
64Gionatha FiciniG. Ficini
Gian Matteo TedoldiG. Tedoldi53
M
8
M
63Sergio ZanuttaS. Zanutta
Jimmy Di BariJ. Di Bari68
A
9
A
69Pierre G. BonfiglioP. Bonfiglio
Francisco BarrosF. Barros62
A
10
A
64Manuel StradaM. Strada
Gianmatteo SbagliaG. Sbaglia57
A
11
A
61Oberdan PecchiaO. Pecchia
 
Dean BoydD. Boyd60
G
12
M
58Adriano ParisA. Paris
Diogo ValenteD. Valente56
A
13
G
58Aladino MaltagliatiA. Maltagliati
Jose E. Del NeroJ. Del Nero56
A
14
A
57Mauro DavanzanteM. Davanzante

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stadio Romeo Menti where Vicenza play host to Empoli. A crowd of 8,908 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Vicenza are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Empoli appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Tonino Pagliuca.


0.00
Vicenza start the match!
2.02
Gian Matteo Tedoldi threads a neat ball through to Francisco Barros. Francisco Barros shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
8.24
Duccio Albonetti knocks the ball forward to Francisco Barros. Francisco Barros plays a one-two with Gianmatteo Sbaglia and advances towards the goal... Francisco Barros shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Francisco Barros!
12.55
Romero P. Segarra barges into Gian Matteo Tedoldi. The referee calls over Romero P. Segarra and shows him a yellow card! Gian Matteo Tedoldi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.34
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
22.02
Sergio Zanutta sees a break and surges forward. Sergio Zanutta shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
24.38
Gionatha Ficini passes the ball forward to Manuel Strada. Manuel Strada rushes past Renato Proietti! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Manuel Strada provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball ricochets off Mauricio Colombo and flashes wide of the far post.
25.08
Ivone Iorio takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Oberdan Pecchia cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
28.11
Mauricio Colombo kicks a strong pass forward to Duccio Albonetti. Duccio Albonetti threads a neat ball through to Jimmy Di Bari. Jimmy Di Bari controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
30.30
Cristian Maspero catches Francisco Barros on the ankles. Cristian Maspero is given a warning by the referee! Francisco Barros stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.12
Ivone Iorio surges forward with the ball. Ivone Iorio shoots from long range but it flies wide!
36.53
Eusebio Roma flicks a high pass forward. Duccio Albonetti controls it well on his chest. Duccio Albonetti flicks the ball to his team mate, Jimmy Di Bari. Jimmy Di Bari knocks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Barros. Francisco Barros tries a spectacular strike but slams it into the crowd!
42.34
Romero P. Segarra makes a probing pass to Pierre G. Bonfiglio. Pierre G. Bonfiglio shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
Mauricio Apa passes the ball forward to Jimmy Di Bari. Jimmy Di Bari knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cristian Maspero.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Vicenza 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
The second half starts with Empoli kicking off!
48.47
Ivone Iorio brings the ball forward. Ivone Iorio shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
49.25
With great vision, Sergio Zanutta plays the ball forward to Manuel Strada. Manuel Strada shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Marinus Van Wonderen!
51.29
Eugenio Sturba threads a neat ball through to Romero P. Segarra. Romero P. Segarra flicks a high ball forward to Oberdan Pecchia who takes it down. Oberdan Pecchia shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Marinus Van Wonderen smothers it!
53.39
Gionatha Ficini flicks a high pass forward to Oberdan Pecchia who brings the ball under control. Oberdan Pecchia shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
54.46
Eugenio Sturba sees Gionatha Ficini in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gionatha Ficini makes a simple pass to Manuel Strada. Manuel Strada finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
55.02
Gionatha Ficini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manuel Strada. Manuel Strada knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.05
Gionatha Ficini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manuel Strada. Manuel Strada shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
60.01
Vicenza have made a substitution with Jose E. Del Nero replacing Francisco Barros .Empoli have made a substitution with Aladino Maltagliati replacing Sergio Zanutta .
63.22
Renato Proietti makes a simple pass to Mauricio Apa. Mauricio Apa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose E. Del Nero. Jose E. Del Nero lofts in a cross ball towards Gianmatteo Sbaglia. Gianmatteo Sbaglia heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
66.36
Mauricio Colombo passes the ball forward to Mauricio Apa. Mauricio Apa passes the ball forward to Jose E. Del Nero. Jose E. Del Nero finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
69.45
Samba Cinetti makes a simple pass to Gionatha Ficini. Gionatha Ficini threads the ball through to Oberdan Pecchia. Oberdan Pecchia whips in a cross ball towards Pierre G. Bonfiglio. Pierre G. Bonfiglio beats his man to it with a header but Marinus Van Wonderen reads it well. Fabulous save!
77.36
Vicenza have made a substitution with Diogo Valente replacing Mauricio Apa and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
78.38
Samba Cinetti threads a neat ball through to Ivone Iorio. With a delightful solo run, Ivone Iorio stretches the opposition's defence. Ivone Iorio shoots from outside the area. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
83.06
Mauricio Colombo breaks forward. Mauricio Colombo chips the ball to his team mate, Gianmatteo Sbaglia. Gianmatteo Sbaglia knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Komian Florentin who gathers it comfortably.
85.22
Ivone Iorio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oberdan Pecchia. Oberdan Pecchia controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
89.25
Samba Cinetti flicks a high pass forward. Ivone Iorio collects the pass. Ivone Iorio flicks the ball to his team mate, Oberdan Pecchia. Oberdan Pecchia shoots from long range. What a cracker!! Marinus Van Wonderen had no chance!! Goal for Empoli!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Vicenza

Empoli
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
3
9
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.7%
55.3%
Play Area
36.8%
42.1%
21.1%

Scorers
Francisco Barros 8
Ivone Iorio 78
Oberdan Pecchia 89

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ivone Iorio of Empoli

Match Ratings