Match Report
| Empoli | Empoli |  |  | Reggina | Reggina | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Mario Lozano | M. Lozano |  | 79 | G |  | 1 | | G | 59 |  | Jose E. Del Nero | J. Del Nero | |||||||||
| Jordy Nok | J. Nok |  | 79 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 70 |  | Jeremy Sabin | J. Sabin | |||||||||
| Rodolfo Cortes | R. Cortes |  | 74 | D | | 3 | | D | 62 | | Duccio Smaino | D. Smaino | |||||||||
| Eduardo Oliveira | E. Oliveira |  | 64 | D | | 4 | | D | 50 |  | León Navarrete | L. Navarrete | |||||||||
| Dominic Souness | D. Souness |  | 64 | D | | 5 | | M | 56 | | Mario Apolloni | M. Apolloni | |||||||||
| Gian Luca Previtali | G. Previtali | | 71 | M | | 6 | | M | 55 | | Raul Campi | R. Campi | |||||||||
| Antonio Merino | A. Merino | | 65 | M | | 7 | | M | 55 | | Teemu Bizasene | T. Bizasene | |||||||||
| Nico Hässler | N. Hässler |  | 64 | M | | 8 | | M | 54 | | Marco Isolini | M. Isolini | |||||||||
| Nicholas Garcia | N. Garcia |  | 67 | A | | 9 | | M | 52 | | Cataldo Roccati | C. Roccati | |||||||||
| Ighli Brivio | I. Brivio | | 64 | A | | 10 | | A | 68 | | Filippo De Francesco | F. De Francesco | |||||||||
| Manuele Galeoto | M. Galeoto | | 59 | A | | 11 | | A | 62 | | Jose E. Locatelli | J. Locatelli | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio C. Castellani where Empoli play host to Reggina. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Empoli are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Reggina appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Empoli are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Reggina appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
0.00
0-0Empoli kick off the first half!
3.41
0-0Antonio Merino makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Manuele Galeoto. Manuele Galeoto lofts in a cross ball towards Ighli Brivio. Ighli Brivio directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
9.32
0-0León Navarrete chips the ball to his team mate, Mario Apolloni. Mario Apolloni knocks the ball forward to Filippo De Francesco. Filippo De Francesco shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Mario Lozano manages to gather it comfortably.
16.28
Antonio Merino knocks the ball forward to Nicholas Garcia. Nicholas Garcia goes all the way! Nicholas Garcia takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Jose E. Del Nero!
22.57
0-0Teemu Bizasene threads the ball through to Filippo De Francesco. Filippo De Francesco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose E. Locatelli but the linesman indicates offside!
26.36
Raul Campi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Filippo De Francesco. Filippo De Francesco goes all the way! Filippo De Francesco tries a spectacular strike but it flies wide!
28.27
Gian Luca Previtali chips the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Garcia. Nicholas Garcia knocks in a cross ball towards Ighli Brivio. Ighli Brivio connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
30.13
Marco Isolini knocks the ball to his team mate, Filippo De Francesco. Filippo De Francesco goes all the way! Filippo De Francesco takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Mario Lozano easily smothers it!
33.59
0-0Jose E. Locatelli hacks Dominic Souness from behind! The referee calls over Jose E. Locatelli and warns him to calm down! Dominic Souness stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.49
1-0Antonio Merino knocks the ball forward to Nicholas Garcia. Nicholas Garcia shoots from 25 yards. What a cracker!! Jose E. Del Nero had no chance!! Goal for Empoli!
38.49
1-0Antonio Merino barges into Teemu Bizasene. Antonio Merino is given a warning by the referee! Teemu Bizasene carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
Eduardo Oliveira hacks Filippo De Francesco from behind! The referee calls over Eduardo Oliveira and warns him to calm down! Filippo De Francesco hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Reggina kick off and get the second half underway!
49.50
Marco Isolini knocks the ball to his team mate, Filippo De Francesco. Filippo De Francesco tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
51.56
Cataldo Roccati threads the ball through to Filippo De Francesco. Filippo De Francesco chips the ball to his team mate, Jose E. Locatelli. Jose E. Locatelli cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Mario Lozano!
54.39
1-0Marco Isolini decides to run forward with the ball. Marco Isolini knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mario Lozano who gathers it comfortably.
59.15
Eduardo Oliveira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nico Hässler. Nico Hässler threads the ball through to Ighli Brivio. Ighli Brivio makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicholas Garcia but he's offside!
63.55
1-0Empoli are easily keeping Reggina at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
67.46
Eduardo Oliveira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gian Luca Previtali. Gian Luca Previtali makes a simple pass to Manuele Galeoto. Manuele Galeoto kicks a strong pass forward to Nicholas Garcia. Nicholas Garcia shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Jose E. Del Nero.
77.25
Eduardo Oliveira clumsily knocks into Jose E. Locatelli. Eduardo Oliveira is given another warning by the referee! Jose E. Locatelli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.1%
45.9%
Play Area
35.1%
43.2%
21.6%
Scorers