Match Report
| Empoli | Empoli |  |  | Brescia | Brescia | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Stephen Kewell | S. Kewell |  | 75 | G |  | 1 | | G | 73 |  | Felice Morante | F. Morante | |||||||||
| Senkichi Ihara | S. Ihara |  | 84 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 71 | | Giordano Brioschi | G. Brioschi | |||||||||
| Paul Okon | P. Okon | | 79 | D | | 3 | | D | 68 | | Enrico Facci | E. Facci | |||||||||
| Nick Besler | N. Besler |  | 78 | D | | 4 | | D | 68 |  | Steven Sherwood | S. Sherwood | |||||||||
| Rocco R. Biancone | R. Biancone | | 75 | M | | 5 | | D | 64 |  | Nicolas Galindo | N. Galindo | |||||||||
| Gian Paolo Pellegrini | G. Pellegrini | | 74 | M | | 6 | | M | 79 |  | Billy Gemmill | B. Gemmill | |||||||||
| Giorgio Asanovic | G. Asanovic |  | 74 | M | | 7 | | M | 74 | | Mario Rastelli | M. Rastelli | |||||||||
| Cliff Arveladze | C. Arveladze |  | 68 | M | | 8 | | M | 59 | | Kurt Opschoor | K. Opschoor | |||||||||
| Mohammed Lawal | M. Lawal |  | 81 | A | | 9 | | A | 72 | | Cheyne Wingert | C. Wingert | |||||||||
| Paul Gemmill | P. Gemmill | | 75 | A | | 10 | | A | 67 | | Stjepan Boksic | S. Boksic | |||||||||
| Copain Ooijer | C. Ooijer | | 74 | A | | 11 | | A | 61 |  | Daniel Kolk | D. Kolk | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio C. Castellani where Empoli play host to Brescia. A crowd of 20,142 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Empoli are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Brescia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Empoli are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Brescia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Empoli start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.17
0-0Senkichi Ihara controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gian Paolo Pellegrini. Gian Paolo Pellegrini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Copain Ooijer. Copain Ooijer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Gemmill but he's offside!
6.46
0-0Kurt Opschoor kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Kolk. Daniel Kolk goes all the way! Daniel Kolk shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Stephen Kewell easily smothers it!
8.43
0-0Senkichi Ihara controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gian Paolo Pellegrini. Gian Paolo Pellegrini knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Gemmill. Paul Gemmill knocks in a cross ball towards Mohammed Lawal. Mohammed Lawal heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
10.47
0-0Empoli are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
15.34
Brescia are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Empoli's defence.
16.39
0-0Mario Rastelli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stjepan Boksic. Stjepan Boksic knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Senkichi Ihara.
18.11
Paul Okon makes a simple pass to Giorgio Asanovic. Giorgio Asanovic controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Copain Ooijer. Copain Ooijer knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Gemmill. Paul Gemmill directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Felice Morante manages to keep it out.
20.30
1-0Paul Okon decides to run forward with the ball. Paul Okon knocks the ball forward to Mohammed Lawal. Mohammed Lawal goes all the way! Mohammed Lawal rockets a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
24.45
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
27.57
Gian Paolo Pellegrini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Copain Ooijer. Copain Ooijer shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
32.37
Steven Sherwood knocks the ball forward to Billy Gemmill. Billy Gemmill threads the ball through to Cheyne Wingert. Cheyne Wingert goes all the way! Cheyne Wingert shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Stephen Kewell manages to keep it out.
33.42
Gian Paolo Pellegrini surges forward with the ball. Gian Paolo Pellegrini knocks the ball forward to Paul Gemmill. Paul Gemmill shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
40.20
Giorgio Asanovic deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Gemmill. Paul Gemmill goes all the way! Paul Gemmill takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
44.45
3-0Billy Gemmill hacks Cliff Arveladze from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Cliff Arveladze hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Nicolas Galindo lofts the ball long. Daniel Kolk deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stjepan Boksic. Stjepan Boksic shoots from just inside the box but Stephen Kewell is on top of it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Brescia kick off and get the second half underway!
47.13
Giorgio Asanovic brings the ball forward. Giorgio Asanovic knocks the ball to his team mate, Copain Ooijer. Copain Ooijer tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Felice Morante had no chance!! Goal for Empoli!
53.16
Mario Rastelli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cheyne Wingert. Cheyne Wingert knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Kolk. Daniel Kolk is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
54.48
Senkichi Ihara deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Giorgio Asanovic. Giorgio Asanovic knocks the ball forward to Paul Gemmill. Paul Gemmill shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
55.54
4-0Mohammed Lawal barges into Steven Sherwood. Mohammed Lawal is warned by the referee! Steven Sherwood gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
59.14
Billy Gemmill flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Kolk. Daniel Kolk knocks the ball forward to Cheyne Wingert but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
63.12
Cliff Arveladze sees a break and surges forward. Cliff Arveladze knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.45
Senkichi Ihara kicks a strong pass forward to Gian Paolo Pellegrini. Gian Paolo Pellegrini takes it forward alone. Gian Paolo Pellegrini finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
66.38
Steven Sherwood makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Gemmill. Billy Gemmill knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Kolk. Daniel Kolk goes all the way! Daniel Kolk shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Stephen Kewell has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
69.24
Gian Paolo Pellegrini flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Gemmill. Paul Gemmill deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Copain Ooijer but the linesman indicates offside!
75.53
Gian Paolo Pellegrini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mohammed Lawal. Mohammed Lawal knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Enrico Facci.
84.10
Mario Rastelli decides to run forward with the ball. Mario Rastelli plays a perfect one-two with Daniel Kolk and rushes in on goal... Mario Rastelli makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
89.54
4-1Stjepan Boksic comes in with a late challenge on Senkichi Ihara. Stjepan Boksic is given a warning by the referee! Senkichi Ihara hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Enrico Facci makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mario Rastelli. Mario Rastelli chips the ball to his team mate, Stjepan Boksic. Stjepan Boksic shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.1%
37.9%
Play Area
26.4%
42.5%
31%
Scorers
| Mohammed Lawal 20 Paul Gemmill 33, 40 Copain Ooijer 47 | Daniel Kolk 66 |