Match Report


EmpoliEmpoli     UdineseUdinese
Si WilliamsSi Williams Computer Player Computer Player
Ighli ZiniI. Zini72
G
1
G
71Arturo ZampagnaA. Zampagna
Youssef ElhamdaouiY. Elhamdaoui73
D
2captain
D
71Corrado BigicaC. Bigica
Gianluigi BonazzoliG. Bonazzoli73
D
3
D
67Harry LawtonH. Lawton
Alpay IzzetA. Izzet77
D
4
D
67George CortG. Cort
Aldo PinnaA. Pinna71
D
5
M
73Tomasz SwierczewskiT. Swierczewski
Leonardo RamirezL. Ramirez78
M
6
M
73Alexandre GomesA. Gomes
Corentin PamarotC. Pamarot79
M
captain7
M
72Ernesto RomanE. Roman
Patrick WielerP. Wieler78
A
8
M
70Ludovic JuriettiL. Jurietti
Antonio JardimA. Jardim71
A
9
A
73Stephane SavinoS. Savino
Ismael AyazI. Ayaz70
A
10
A
72Jose RodriquezJ. Rodriquez
Rodolfo ReyesR. Reyes71
A
11
A
65Domenico CannavaroD. Cannavaro
 
Antonio LimaA. Lima70
D
12
M
68Jose Fortes GainzaJ. Gainza
Jacob WinterburnJ. Winterburn75
M
13
D
64Nico WitteN. Witte
Luigi LottiL. Lotti73
A
14
M
63Florian FerraresiF. Ferraresi

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadio C. Castellani where Empoli play host to Udinese. A crowd of 20,581 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Empoli are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Udinese appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nicola Carlo Caruso.


0.00
Udinese kick off and get the first half underway!
8.53
Alpay Izzet brings the ball forward. Alpay Izzet deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Corentin Pamarot. Corentin Pamarot shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
10.30
Leonardo Ramirez threads a neat ball through to Patrick Wieler. Patrick Wieler lofts in a cross ball towards Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Empoli!
14.29
George Cort laces a weighted ball forward to Alexandre Gomes. Without breaking stride, Alexandre Gomes plays the ball forward to Ernesto Roman. Ernesto Roman runs straight at the defence! Ernesto Roman strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Magnificent save by Ighli Zini!
15.54
Showing composure, Ismael Ayaz plays the ball forward to Patrick Wieler. Patrick Wieler knocks in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Reyes. Rodolfo Reyes directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
24.57
Corentin Pamarot hits a low pass to Antonio Jardim. Antonio Jardim shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Arturo Zampagna effortlessly smothers it!
26.47
Harry Lawton threads a neat ball through to Ludovic Jurietti. Ludovic Jurietti knocks the ball forward to Stephane Savino. Stephane Savino advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Stephane Savino provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
30.49
Leonardo Ramirez laces a weighted ball forward to Patrick Wieler. Patrick Wieler advances inside the box! Patrick Wieler comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
33.46
Leonardo Ramirez makes a probing pass to Corentin Pamarot. Corentin Pamarot kicks a strong pass forward to Leonardo Ramirez but the referee indicates it's offside!
36.25
Gianluigi Bonazzoli makes a simple pass to Leonardo Ramirez. Leonardo Ramirez flicks a high pass forward. Rodolfo Reyes controls it well on his chest. Rodolfo Reyes lofts in a cross ball towards Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
40.21
Gianluigi Bonazzoli brings the ball forward. Gianluigi Bonazzoli hits a low pass to Rodolfo Reyes. Rodolfo Reyes knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Jardim. Antonio Jardim is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it slams into the crowd!
44.12
Tomasz Swierczewski kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Rodriquez. Jose Rodriquez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Alexandre Gomes threads the ball through to Domenico Cannavaro. Domenico Cannavaro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Empoli appear unchanged since the first half. Udinese also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Empoli kick off!
51.02
Corentin Pamarot deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz knocks in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Reyes. Rodolfo Reyes jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Arturo Zampagna didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
55.02
Alexandre Gomes flicks a high pass forward. Jose Rodriquez controls it well on his chest. Jose Rodriquez lofts in a cross ball towards Ludovic Jurietti. Ludovic Jurietti makes a looping header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
60.05
Domenico Cannavaro clumsily knocks into Youssef Elhamdaoui. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Youssef Elhamdaoui grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
66.20
Stephane Savino comes in with a late challenge on Aldo Pinna. The referee warns Stephane Savino to calm down! Aldo Pinna stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.45
Corrado Bigica makes a simple pass to Domenico Cannavaro. Domenico Cannavaro passes the ball forward to Jose Rodriquez. Jose Rodriquez lofts in a cross ball towards Domenico Cannavaro. Domenico Cannavaro connects with a diving header but it's well over the bar!
69.02
Empoli are in full control of this game.
71.14
Alpay Izzet barges into Tomasz Swierczewski. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tomasz Swierczewski hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.54
Gianluigi Bonazzoli hits a low pass to Leonardo Ramirez. Leonardo Ramirez threads the ball through to Corentin Pamarot. Corentin Pamarot shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
73.58
Ismael Ayaz knocks the ball to his team mate, Corentin Pamarot. Corentin Pamarot lofts in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Reyes. Rodolfo Reyes gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
79.41
Ernesto Roman sees Tomasz Swierczewski in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tomasz Swierczewski makes a probing pass to Jose Rodriquez but he's offside!
81.14
Corrado Bigica sees Ludovic Jurietti in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ludovic Jurietti kicks a strong pass forward to Tomasz Swierczewski. Tomasz Swierczewski lofts in a cross ball towards Stephane Savino. Stephane Savino outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but slams it into the crowd!
83.46
Alexandre Gomes flicks a high pass forward. Tomasz Swierczewski collects the pass. Tomasz Swierczewski whips in a cross ball towards Ernesto Roman. Gianluigi Bonazzoli clumsily knocks into Ernesto Roman. Ernesto Roman appeals for a penalty! Given!!
83.46
The referee points to the spot..
84.40
Jose Rodriquez takes a stuttering run up. The ball clips the right post and goes in. Goal!
87.16
Alexandre Gomes catches Antonio Jardim on the ankles. Alexandre Gomes is given a warning by the referee! Antonio Jardim hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.47
Alpay Izzet laces a through ball forward to Corentin Pamarot. Corentin Pamarot deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Patrick Wieler. Patrick Wieler lofts in a cross ball towards Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but Arturo Zampagna is on top of it.
90.00
George Cort threads a neat ball through to Stephane Savino. Stephane Savino sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Empoli

Udinese
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
9
3
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.3%
42.7%
Play Area
29.3%
45.3%
25.3%

Scorers
Ismael Ayaz 10
Patrick Wieler 30
Jose Rodriquez 84 (p)

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Patrick Wieler of Empoli

Match Ratings