Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadio Via Del Mare where Lecce play host to Empoli. A crowd of 17,603 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Lecce are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Empoli appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Giovanni Macchi.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Lecce are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Empoli appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Giovanni Macchi.
0.00
0-0Empoli kick off and get the first half underway!
3.28
0-0Frank Ball flicks a high pass forward. Vitor Semedo controls it well on his chest. Vitor Semedo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
4.26
Luciano Castelli threads a neat ball through to Frank Ball. Frank Ball plays the ball forward to Vitor Semedo. Vitor Semedo finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Ighli Zini.
6.23
0-0Paolo Clemence flicks a high ball forward to Giuliano Bocchetti who takes it down. Giuliano Bocchetti flicks a high pass forward to Sebastian Suarez who brings the ball under control. Sebastian Suarez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Antonio Lima.
9.24
0-1Alpay Izzet sees space and advances. Alpay Izzet brings the ball forward. Alpay Izzet lofts in a cross ball towards Corentin Pamarot. Corentin Pamarot makes a deft header. What a cracker!! Ottavio Fantini had no chance!! Goal for Empoli!
12.07
0-1Giuliano Bocchetti sees space and advances. Giuliano Bocchetti lofts in a cross ball towards Frank Ball. Frank Ball outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it curls horrendously wide!
14.33
0-1Antonio Lima makes a probing pass to Leonardo Ramirez. With vision, Leonardo Ramirez picks a pass forward to Luigi Lotti. Luigi Lotti kicks a strong pass forward to Corentin Pamarot but the referee indicates it's offside!
21.21
Luciano Castelli sees Giuliano Bocchetti in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Giuliano Bocchetti plays the ball forward to Alejandro Bortoluzzi. Alejandro Bortoluzzi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ighli Zini who gathers it comfortably.
24.57
Antonio Jardim makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Patrick Wieler. Patrick Wieler knocks the ball forward to Ismael Ayaz but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
39.56
Leonardo Ramirez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonio Jardim. Antonio Jardim makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Patrick Wieler but he's offside!
40.53
Alpay Izzet flicks a high pass forward. Leonardo Ramirez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Seeing a gap ahead, Leonardo Ramirez picks a pass forward to Patrick Wieler. Patrick Wieler lofts in a cross ball towards Leonardo Ramirez. Leonardo Ramirez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
Alpay Izzet chips the ball to his team mate, Corentin Pamarot. Corentin Pamarot threads a neat ball through to Leonardo Ramirez. Leonardo Ramirez knocks in a cross ball towards Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Ottavio Fantini comfortably punches it away to safety.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Lecce appear unchanged since the first half. Empoli also appear unchanged since the first half. The Lecce players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Lecce kick off the second half!
47.21
Aldo Pinna brings the ball forward. Aldo Pinna makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz makes a pass forward but Luigi Lotti is yards offside!
55.44
Showing composure, Leonardo Ramirez picks a pass forward to Antonio Jardim. Antonio Jardim whips in a cross ball towards Patrick Wieler. Patrick Wieler makes a convincing header. It's there!! Ottavio Fantini has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
59.06
Alejandro Bortoluzzi plays the ball forward to Sebastian Suarez. Sebastian Suarez edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Sebastian Suarez provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's there!! Ighli Zini has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
63.26
Luciano Castelli plays the ball forward to Nico Jung. Nico Jung decides to run forward with the ball. Nico Jung makes a great pass forward. Denny Langerak runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
65.40
Leonardo Ramirez sees space and advances. Leonardo Ramirez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
66.20
Youssef Elhamdaoui hits a low pass to Corentin Pamarot. Corentin Pamarot threads a neat ball through to Leonardo Ramirez. Leonardo Ramirez whips in a cross ball towards Corentin Pamarot. Corentin Pamarot is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Ottavio Fantini reads it well. Great keeping!
67.45
Luciano Castelli makes a strong solo run forward. Luciano Castelli sees Alejandro Bortoluzzi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alejandro Bortoluzzi plays a one-two with Sebastian Suarez and rushes in on goal... Alejandro Bortoluzzi makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
72.06
Denny Langerak deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Bortoluzzi. Alejandro Bortoluzzi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Aldo Pinna.
75.35
Youssef Elhamdaoui threads a neat ball through to Aldo Pinna. Aldo Pinna makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Patrick Wieler. Patrick Wieler rushes past Nico Jung! Patrick Wieler muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Ottavio Fantini is on top of his game. Quality keeping!
77.03
1-3Lecce have made 3 substitutions with Gianni Monaco replacing Luciano Castelli, Martin Bridges replacing Frank Ball and Pedro José Mari replacing Mariano Di Giuliantonio .
79.43
Paolo Clemence flicks a high pass forward. Pedro José Mari collects the pass. Pedro José Mari makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alejandro Bortoluzzi but he's offside!
81.02
1-3There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
2
0
Offsides
4
4
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.2%
48.8%
Play Area
28%
39%
32.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Leonardo Ramirez of Empoli |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ottavio Fantini (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Nico Jung (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Luciano Castelli (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Paolo Clemence (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Denny Langerak (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alejandro Bortoluzzi (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Giuliano Bocchetti (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Frank Ball (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Sebastian Suarez (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Mariano Di Giuliantonio (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Vitor Semedo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gianni Monaco (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Martin Bridges (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Pedro José Mari (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Ighli Zini (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Youssef Elhamdaoui (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Antonio Lima (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alpay Izzet (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Aldo Pinna (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Leonardo Ramirez (MID) | | 9 |
| 7. | Corentin Pamarot (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Patrick Wieler (ATT) | | 9 |
| 9. | Antonio Jardim (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Ismael Ayaz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Luigi Lotti (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gianluigi Bonazzoli (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jacob Winterburn (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Generoso Bachini (ATT) | 0 | |