Match Report


EmpoliEmpoli     AnconaAncona
Si WilliamsSi Williams Jack Herer Jack Herer
Ighli ZiniI. Zini72
G
1
G
69Emiliano SerenaE. Serena
Youssef ElhamdaouiY. Elhamdaoui73
D
2
D
69Saul MainiS. Maini
Gianluigi BonazzoliG. Bonazzoli73
D
3
D
69Leon PeckhamL. Peckham
Alpay IzzetA. Izzet77
D
4
D
65Tiago PintoT. Pinto
Aldo PinnaA. Pinna71
D
5
D
69Diaw ManighettiD. Manighetti
Leonardo RamirezL. Ramirez78
M
6
M
73Carl KonéC. Koné
Corentin PamarotC. Pamarot79
M
captain7captain
M
75Olaf WeversO. Wevers
Patrick WielerP. Wieler78
A
8
A
67Gilles MurrinG. Murrin
Rodolfo ReyesR. Reyes71
A
9
A
73Kevin MorrisonK. Morrison
Generoso BachiniG. Bachini68
A
10
A
73Sebastiao LoureiroS. Loureiro
Luigi LottiL. Lotti73
A
11
A
74Darren SturridgeD. Sturridge
 
Antonio LimaA. Lima70
D
12
D
34Bruno PassoniB. Passoni
Jacob WinterburnJ. Winterburn76
M
13
M
42Jonathan BarolloJ. Barollo
Ismael AyazI. Ayaz70
A
14
M
30Andrez FerronA. Ferron

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stadio C. Castellani where Empoli play host to Ancona. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Empoli are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Ancona appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Gian Paolo Cozza.


0.00
The whistle blows and Empoli get the match underway!
6.24
Corentin Pamarot plays the ball forward to Patrick Wieler. Patrick Wieler whips in a cross ball towards Generoso Bachini. Generoso Bachini connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
9.48
Carl Koné barges into Corentin Pamarot. Carl Koné is warned by the referee! Corentin Pamarot carries on, but is struggling a bit.
10.27
Olaf Wevers threads a neat ball through to Gilles Murrin. Gilles Murrin shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
12.51
Carl Koné flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Morrison who brings the ball under control. Kevin Morrison plays a one-two with Olaf Wevers and advances towards the goal... Some world-class footwork from Kevin Morrison provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Alpay Izzet.
15.22
Gilles Murrin plays the ball forward to Kevin Morrison. Kevin Morrison controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Ighli Zini manages to gather it comfortably.
16.34
Corentin Pamarot sees a break and surges forward. Corentin Pamarot shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
18.59
Olaf Wevers makes a simple pass to Carl Koné. Carl Koné tries a spectacular long range effort. Ighli Zini gets down and covers it.
20.14
Leonardo Ramirez comes in with a late challenge on Carl Koné. The referee calls over Leonardo Ramirez and warns him to calm down! Carl Koné grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
21.07
Patrick Wieler sees Luigi Lotti in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luigi Lotti lofts in a cross ball towards Patrick Wieler. Patrick Wieler connects with a diving header but it's drastically wayward!
22.07
Corentin Pamarot flicks a high pass forward. Patrick Wieler comfortably collects the pass. Patrick Wieler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tiago Pinto.
30.26
Olaf Wevers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Darren Sturridge. Darren Sturridge plays a scrappy one-two with Gilles Murrin and advances towards the goal... Darren Sturridge looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is tipped over by Ighli Zini.
31.03
Olaf Wevers takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Some silky footwork from Sebastiao Loureiro provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but somehow Ighli Zini manages to keep it out.
34.14
Alpay Izzet flicks a high pass forward. Corentin Pamarot collects the pass. Corentin Pamarot knocks in a cross ball towards Luigi Lotti. Luigi Lotti whips the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
36.53
Corentin Pamarot changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Corentin Pamarot shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
39.16
Leonardo Ramirez hits a low pass to Corentin Pamarot. Corentin Pamarot hits a low pass to Rodolfo Reyes. Rodolfo Reyes lofts in a cross ball towards Patrick Wieler. Patrick Wieler is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Emiliano Serena reads it well. Excellent keeping!
44.40
Empoli are in full control of this game.
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. Ancona also appear unchanged since the first half. The Ancona players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with Ancona kicking off!
48.05
Gianluigi Bonazzoli flicks a high ball forward to Corentin Pamarot who takes it down. Corentin Pamarot makes a simple pass to Rodolfo Reyes. Rodolfo Reyes shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
51.46
Saul Maini sees Olaf Wevers in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Olaf Wevers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gilles Murrin. Gilles Murrin skips past Gianluigi Bonazzoli! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Gilles Murrin provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
55.03
Sebastiao Loureiro catches Alpay Izzet on the ankles. Sebastiao Loureiro is shown the yellow card! Alpay Izzet runs off the knock.
57.41
Leon Peckham sees Diaw Manighetti in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Diaw Manighetti runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Diaw Manighetti plays a scrappy one-two with Gilles Murrin and stumbles forward towards the goal... Diaw Manighetti looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
61.29
Kevin Morrison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carl Koné. Carl Koné whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Morrison. Kevin Morrison makes a looping header on goal but it is tipped over by Ighli Zini.
62.56
It's a corner kick. Olaf Wevers kicks a low ball out wide. Leon Peckham looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
63.16
Youssef Elhamdaoui threads a neat ball through to Corentin Pamarot. Corentin Pamarot surges forward with the ball. Corentin Pamarot knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Diaw Manighetti.
67.36
Leon Peckham flicks a high ball forward to Darren Sturridge who takes it down. Darren Sturridge makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sebastiao Loureiro. Sebastiao Loureiro kicks a strong pass forward to Darren Sturridge but the referee indicates it's offside!
71.29
Darren Sturridge makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sebastiao Loureiro. Sebastiao Loureiro whips in a cross ball towards Gilles Murrin. Gilles Murrin beats his man to it with a header but somehow Ighli Zini manages to keep it out.
75.08
Corentin Pamarot controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Patrick Wieler. Patrick Wieler shoots from distance but is denied by Emiliano Serena. Excellent save.
78.45
Carl Koné threads the ball through to Darren Sturridge. Darren Sturridge knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Morrison. Kevin Morrison makes a deft header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
89.30
Corentin Pamarot threads a neat ball through to Rodolfo Reyes. Rodolfo Reyes makes a probing pass to Luigi Lotti but he's offside!
90.00
Gianluigi Bonazzoli flicks a high pass forward to Alpay Izzet who brings the ball under control. Alpay Izzet flicks a high pass forward. Rodolfo Reyes collects the pass. Rodolfo Reyes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Empoli

Ancona
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
10
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
29.6%
45.1%
25.4%

Scorers
Generoso Bachini 6
Diaw Manighetti 57

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ighli Zini of Empoli

Match Ratings
1.Ighli Zini (GK)
9
2.Youssef Elhamdaoui (DEF)
6
3.Gianluigi Bonazzoli (DEF)
6
4.Alpay Izzet (DEF)
6
5.Aldo Pinna (DEF)
6
6.Leonardo Ramirez (MID)
6
7.Corentin Pamarot (MID)
8
8.Patrick Wieler (ATT)
7
9.Rodolfo Reyes (ATT)
6
10.Generoso Bachini (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Luigi Lotti (ATT)
6
 
12.Antonio Lima (DEF)
0
13.Jacob Winterburn (MID)
0
14.Ismael Ayaz (ATT)
0

1.Emiliano Serena (GK)
6
2.Saul Maini (DEF)
6
3.Leon Peckham (DEF)
6
4.Tiago Pinto (DEF)
6
5.Diaw Manighetti (DEF)goal scored
8
6.Carl Koné (MID)
6
7.Olaf Wevers (MID)
7
8.Gilles Murrin (ATT)
7
9.Kevin Morrison (ATT)
7
10.Sebastiao Loureiro (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Darren Sturridge (ATT)
7
 
12.Bruno Passoni (DEF)
0
13.Jonathan Barollo (MID)
0
14.Andrez Ferron (MID)
0