Match Report


EmpoliEmpoli     PescaraPescara
Dave TownsendDave Townsend David Bacon David Bacon
Ighli ZiniI. Zini73
G
1
G
76David RenardD. Renard
Youssef ElhamdaouiY. Elhamdaoui73
D
2
D
68Rene ClaesR. Claes
Gianluigi BonazzoliG. Bonazzoli73
D
3
D
72Regilio GronkjaerR. Gronkjaer
Alpay IzzetA. Izzet79
D
captain4
D
74Mauricio CamineroM. Caminero
Jose MonteroJ. Montero73
D
5
M
80Alexandre AlmeidaA. Almeida
Norio OnoN. Ono73
M
6
M
76Eduardo CalvoE. Calvo
Jacob WinterburnJ. Winterburn76
M
7captain
M
76Elena BlancoE. Blanco
Jurgen de BruinJ. de Bruin71
M
8
M
76Miguel RomanM. Roman
Patrick WielerP. Wieler80
A
9
A
69Anthony ButtA. Butt
Antonio JardimA. Jardim74
A
10
A
79Lamine HeurliéL. Heurlié
Luigi LottiL. Lotti74
A
11
A
71Kaci MichelK. Michel
 
Corentin PamarotC. Pamarot79
M
12
G
57Frank BurgessF. Burgess
Ismael AyazI. Ayaz70
A
13
D
69Marcus MaddisonM. Maddison
Pietro FiorettiP. Fioretti68
M
14
A
68Eduardo LoureiroE. Loureiro

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio C. Castellani where Empoli play host to Pescara. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Empoli are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Pescara appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Giampietro Falcone.


0.00
The first half starts with Empoli kicking off!
2.41
Anthony Butt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eduardo Calvo. Eduardo Calvo runs straight at the defence! Eduardo Calvo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Ighli Zini manages to keep it out.
3.08
Antonio Jardim flicks the ball to his team mate, Luigi Lotti. Luigi Lotti knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Renard who gathers it comfortably.
8.39
Patrick Wieler comes in with a late challenge on Rene Claes. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rene Claes stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.37
Rene Claes makes a beautiful solo run. Rene Claes passes the ball forward to Anthony Butt. Anthony Butt shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
14.00
Jose Montero sees Jacob Winterburn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jacob Winterburn flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Jardim controls it well on his chest. Antonio Jardim plays a scrappy one-two with Luigi Lotti and advances towards the goal... Antonio Jardim shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
15.47
Jurgen de Bruin flicks a high ball forward to Patrick Wieler who takes it down. Patrick Wieler plays a scrappy one-two with Luigi Lotti and advances towards the goal... Patrick Wieler muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Solid save from David Renard.
20.48
Anthony Butt catches Jacob Winterburn on the ankles. Anthony Butt is shown the yellow card! Jacob Winterburn runs off the knock.
21.23
Elena Blanco comes in with a late challenge on Patrick Wieler. The referee brings Elena Blanco to one side and gives him a warning! Patrick Wieler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.18
Regilio Gronkjaer flicks a high pass forward to Elena Blanco who brings the ball under control. Elena Blanco shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
26.57
Eduardo Calvo flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Butt collects the pass. Anthony Butt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.52
Lamine Heurlié hacks Jacob Winterburn from behind! Lamine Heurlié is given a warning by the referee! Jacob Winterburn stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.44
Eduardo Calvo chips the ball to his team mate, Lamine Heurlié. Lamine Heurlié 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. Quality keeping!
32.15
Rene Claes sweeps the ball up the wings. Lamine Heurlié plays a scrappy one-two with Anthony Butt and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some world-class footwork from Lamine Heurlié provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. Ighli Zini is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
40.21
Alpay Izzet makes a simple pass to Antonio Jardim. Antonio Jardim puts a great ball through. Patrick Wieler runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
44.02
Norio Ono threads a neat ball through to Patrick Wieler. Patrick Wieler passes the ball forward but Antonio Jardim is offside!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Pescara get the second half underway!
48.30
Gianluigi Bonazzoli flicks a high pass forward. Jurgen de Bruin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jurgen de Bruin flicks a high pass forward. Patrick Wieler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Patrick Wieler makes a probing pass to Luigi Lotti but he's offside!
49.40
Alexandre Almeida threads the ball through to Elena Blanco. Elena Blanco controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from Ighli Zini keeps it out!
60.55
Empoli have made a substitution with Ismael Ayaz replacing Patrick Wieler .
66.32
Rene Claes runs forward with the ball. Rene Claes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lamine Heurlié. Lamine Heurlié controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
71.37
Alpay Izzet makes a strong solo run forward. Alpay Izzet flicks a high pass forward. Jacob Winterburn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jacob Winterburn tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
72.43
Jurgen de Bruin sees Ismael Ayaz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ismael Ayaz plays a one-two with Antonio Jardim and advances towards the goal... Some awkward footwork from Ismael Ayaz provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
75.35
Eduardo Calvo hits a low pass to Kaci Michel. Kaci Michel knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Lamine Heurlié is offside!
77.33
Jurgen de Bruin flicks a high pass forward to Jacob Winterburn who brings the ball under control. Jacob Winterburn plays the ball forward to Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Ismael Ayaz provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
81.16
Gianluigi Bonazzoli flicks a high pass forward. Jacob Winterburn controls it well on his chest. Jacob Winterburn threads a neat ball through to Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rene Claes.
89.59
Norio Ono passes the ball forward to Jacob Winterburn. Jacob Winterburn sees Luigi Lotti in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luigi Lotti controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Empoli

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

Possession
56.6%
43.4%
Play Area
32.9%
42.1%
25%

Scorers
Ismael Ayaz 77
Luigi Lotti 90
Lamine Heurlié 32

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ismael Ayaz of Empoli

Match Ratings
1.Ighli Zini (GK)
7
2.Youssef Elhamdaoui (DEF)
6
3.Gianluigi Bonazzoli (DEF)
6
4.Alpay Izzet (DEF)
7
5.Jose Montero (DEF)
6
6.Norio Ono (MID)
6
7.Jacob Winterburn (MID)
8
8.Jurgen de Bruin (MID)
7
9.Patrick Wieler (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Antonio Jardim (ATT)
6
11.Luigi Lotti (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Corentin Pamarot (MID)
0
13.Ismael Ayaz (ATT)goal scored
9
14.Pietro Fioretti (MID)
0

1.David Renard (GK)
6
2.Rene Claes (DEF)
8
3.Regilio Gronkjaer (DEF)
6
4.Mauricio Caminero (DEF)
6
5.Alexandre Almeida (MID)
6
6.Eduardo Calvo (MID)
7
7.Elena Blanco (MID)
6
8.Miguel Roman (MID)
6
9.Anthony Butt (ATT)yellow card
6
10.Lamine Heurlié (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Kaci Michel (ATT)
6
 
12.Frank Burgess (GK)
0
13.Marcus Maddison (DEF)
0
14.Eduardo Loureiro (ATT)
0