Match Report
| Empoli | Empoli |  |  | Roma | Roma | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Steven Spooner | Steven Spooner | ||||||||||||||||||
| Stephen Kewell | S. Kewell |  | 75 | G |  | 1 | | G | 78 |  | Pius Wome | P. Wome | |||||||||
| Senkichi Ihara | S. Ihara |  | 84 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 79 |  | Pedro Huerta | P. Huerta | |||||||||
| Paul Okon | P. Okon | | 79 | D | | 3 | | D | 79 |  | Ali Belaouf | A. Belaouf | |||||||||
| Nick Besler | N. Besler |  | 78 | D | | 4 | | D | 78 |  | Egutu Babayaro | E. Babayaro | |||||||||
| Rocco R. Biancone | R. Biancone |  | 75 | M | | 5 | | M | 75 |  | Vadym Nemoshkalenko | V. Nemoshkalenko | |||||||||
| Gian Paolo Pellegrini | G. Pellegrini | | 74 | M | | 6 | | M | 77 |  | Donny Zegers | D. Zegers | |||||||||
| Giorgio Asanovic | G. Asanovic |  | 74 | M | | 7 | | M | 79 |  | Johan Gunnlaugsson | J. Gunnlaugsson | |||||||||
| Cliff Arveladze | C. Arveladze | | 68 | M | | 8 | | M | 73 |  | Matt Caldwell | M. Caldwell | |||||||||
| Mohammed Lawal | M. Lawal | | 81 | A | | 9 | | A | 72 | | Alex Gemmell | A. Gemmell | |||||||||
| Copain Ooijer | C. Ooijer | | 74 | A | | 10 | | A | 73 |  | Alpay Özalan | A. Özalan | |||||||||
| Paul Gemmill | P. Gemmill | | 74 | A | | 11 | | A | 72 | | Marco Jurcic | M. Jurcic | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadio C. Castellani where Empoli play host to Roma. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Empoli and Roma are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Empoli and Roma are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Empoli kick off and get the first half underway!
3.14
0-0Johan Gunnlaugsson flicks the ball to his team mate, Marco Jurcic. Marco Jurcic knocks the ball forward to Alex Gemmell but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
9.34
0-0Paul Okon catches Alex Gemmell on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alex Gemmell stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.49
0-0Johan Gunnlaugsson threads the ball through to Alex Gemmell. Alex Gemmell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.33
Senkichi Ihara knocks the ball to his team mate, Gian Paolo Pellegrini. Gian Paolo Pellegrini kicks a strong pass forward to Copain Ooijer. Copain Ooijer threads the ball through to Paul Gemmill but he's offside!
20.09
0-0Egutu Babayaro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Johan Gunnlaugsson. Johan Gunnlaugsson passes the ball forward to Alpay Özalan. Alpay Özalan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Stephen Kewell is on top of it.
21.56
Nick Besler threads the ball through to Cliff Arveladze. Cliff Arveladze makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Gemmill. Paul Gemmill shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Pius Wome!
24.47
0-0Nick Besler flicks the ball to his team mate, Gian Paolo Pellegrini. Gian Paolo Pellegrini makes a simple pass to Mohammed Lawal. Mohammed Lawal makes a simple pass to Paul Gemmill. Paul Gemmill rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
27.36
Cliff Arveladze passes the ball forward to Paul Gemmill. Paul Gemmill shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Pius Wome.
32.44
Johan Gunnlaugsson makes a probing pass to Alpay Özalan. Alpay Özalan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Senkichi Ihara.
33.51
Pedro Huerta passes the ball forward to Matt Caldwell. Matt Caldwell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alpay Özalan. Alpay Özalan plays a perfect one-two with Alex Gemmell and rushes in on goal... Alpay Özalan cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
34.04
0-0Ali Belaouf catches Mohammed Lawal on the ankles. Ali Belaouf is given a warning by the referee! Mohammed Lawal hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.22
Pedro Huerta controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Donny Zegers. Donny Zegers makes a probing pass to Marco Jurcic. Marco Jurcic goes all the way! Marco Jurcic shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
39.35
Donny Zegers flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex Gemmell. Alex Gemmell goes all the way! Alex Gemmell takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Stephen Kewell manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
0-1Johan Gunnlaugsson surges forward with the ball. Johan Gunnlaugsson goes all the way! Johan Gunnlaugsson shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Johan Gunnlaugsson!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Roma kick off!
47.13
Donny Zegers kicks a strong pass forward to Marco Jurcic. Marco Jurcic goes all the way! Marco Jurcic tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Stephen Kewell had no chance!! Goal for Roma!
53.44
Senkichi Ihara makes a beautiful solo run. Senkichi Ihara brings the ball forward. Senkichi Ihara controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mohammed Lawal. Mohammed Lawal shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
57.19
Paul Okon makes a simple pass to Gian Paolo Pellegrini. Gian Paolo Pellegrini knocks the ball forward to Copain Ooijer. Copain Ooijer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
59.01
Gian Paolo Pellegrini threads the ball through to Mohammed Lawal. Mohammed Lawal knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.49
Pedro Huerta threads the ball through to Donny Zegers. Donny Zegers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alpay Özalan. Alpay Özalan shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
65.13
Pedro Huerta sweeps the ball long. Marco Jurcic finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
66.22
Vadym Nemoshkalenko deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alpay Özalan. Alpay Özalan shoots from outside the area. It's there!! Stephen Kewell has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
72.24
Alex Gemmell clumsily knocks into Paul Okon. Alex Gemmell is shown the yellow card! Paul Okon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.34
Matt Caldwell passes the ball forward to Alpay Özalan. Alpay Özalan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Senkichi Ihara.
75.05
Egutu Babayaro flicks the ball to his team mate, Johan Gunnlaugsson. Johan Gunnlaugsson makes a simple pass to Alpay Özalan. Alpay Özalan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stephen Kewell who gathers it comfortably.
78.01
Egutu Babayaro chips the ball to his team mate, Johan Gunnlaugsson. Johan Gunnlaugsson flicks the ball to his team mate, Marco Jurcic. Marco Jurcic knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nick Besler.
81.53
Vadym Nemoshkalenko controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex Gemmell. Alex Gemmell knocks in a cross ball towards Alpay Özalan. Alpay Özalan is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Alpay Özalan scores for Roma!!
89.15
Ali Belaouf controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vadym Nemoshkalenko. Vadym Nemoshkalenko threads the ball through to Alex Gemmell. Alex Gemmell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Stephen Kewell easily smothers it!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
4
8
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
34.9%
65.1%
Play Area
38.4%
39.5%
22.1%
Scorers
| Johan Gunnlaugsson 45 Marco Jurcic 47 Alpay Özalan 66, 82 |