Match Report
| Empoli | Empoli |  |  | Venezia | Venezia | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Stephen Kewell | S. Kewell |  | 75 | G |  | 1 | | G | 72 |  | Luis Antunes | L. Antunes | |||||||||
| Senkichi Ihara | S. Ihara |  | 84 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 73 |  | Jacob Proctor | J. Proctor | |||||||||
| Paul Okon | P. Okon | | 79 | D | | 3 | | D | 58 |  | Saul Terrevoli | S. Terrevoli | |||||||||
| Nick Besler | N. Besler |  | 78 | D | | 4 | | D | 57 | | Raul Abbruscato | R. Abbruscato | |||||||||
| Rocco R. Biancone | R. Biancone | | 75 | M | | 5 | | D | 53 | | Cristiano Nunes | C. Nunes | |||||||||
| Gian Paolo Pellegrini | G. Pellegrini | | 74 | M | | 6 | | M | 71 |  | Gavin Mccall | G. Mccall | |||||||||
| Giorgio Asanovic | G. Asanovic |  | 74 | M | | 7 | | M | 64 | | Yuri Martinelli | Y. Martinelli | |||||||||
| Cliff Arveladze | C. Arveladze |  | 68 | M | | 8 | | M | 62 | | Vasco Reis | V. Reis | |||||||||
| Mohammed Lawal | M. Lawal |  | 81 | A | | 9 | | A | 82 | | Umberto Marsala | U. Marsala | |||||||||
| Paul Gemmill | P. Gemmill | | 75 | A | | 10 | | A | 69 | | Franceco Gemmi | F. Gemmi | |||||||||
| Copain Ooijer | C. Ooijer | | 74 | A | | 11 | | A | 62 | | Oberdan Zerbini | O. Zerbini | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stadio C. Castellani where Empoli play host to Venezia. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Empoli are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Venezia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Empoli are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Venezia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Venezia kick off and get the match underway!
2.06
1-0Gian Paolo Pellegrini threads the ball through to Copain Ooijer. Copain Ooijer plays a perfect one-two with Mohammed Lawal and rushes in on goal... Copain Ooijer takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
14.20
1-0Cristiano Nunes barges into Copain Ooijer. Cristiano Nunes is shown the yellow card! Copain Ooijer runs off the knock.
15.19
1-0Saul Terrevoli passes the ball forward to Vasco Reis. Vasco Reis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Umberto Marsala. Umberto Marsala knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.47
1-0Giorgio Asanovic makes a beautiful solo run. Giorgio Asanovic lofts in a cross ball towards Copain Ooijer. Copain Ooijer flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
26.20
Nick Besler knocks the ball forward to Gian Paolo Pellegrini. Gian Paolo Pellegrini kicks a strong pass forward to Copain Ooijer. Copain Ooijer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Lawal. Mohammed Lawal cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Luis Antunes manages to keep it out.
33.35
Vasco Reis knocks the ball forward to Umberto Marsala. Umberto Marsala plays a perfect one-two with Oberdan Zerbini and rushes in on goal... Umberto Marsala makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
42.05
Raul Abbruscato threads the ball through to Vasco Reis. Vasco Reis chips the ball to his team mate, Umberto Marsala. Umberto Marsala lofts in a cross ball towards Franceco Gemmi. Franceco Gemmi is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Stephen Kewell manages to keep it out.
44.04
1-1Cristiano Nunes makes a probing pass to Yuri Martinelli. Yuri Martinelli passes the ball forward to Franceco Gemmi. Franceco Gemmi kicks a strong pass forward to Umberto Marsala but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The second half starts with Empoli kicking off!
49.24
Gavin Mccall flicks the ball to his team mate, Oberdan Zerbini. Oberdan Zerbini shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Stephen Kewell easily smothers it!
51.39
Vasco Reis brings the ball forward. Vasco Reis shoots from 20 yards but somehow Stephen Kewell manages to keep it out.
54.02
Cliff Arveladze decides to run forward with the ball. Cliff Arveladze deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Lawal but the linesman indicates offside!
57.47
Gian Paolo Pellegrini sees space and advances. Gian Paolo Pellegrini finds some space and shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gian Paolo Pellegrini!
60.49
Nick Besler chips the ball to his team mate, Rocco R. Biancone. Rocco R. Biancone knocks the ball to his team mate, Copain Ooijer. Copain Ooijer goes all the way! Copain Ooijer tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
63.52
2-1Senkichi Ihara barges into Umberto Marsala. Senkichi Ihara is given a warning by the referee! Umberto Marsala runs off the knock.
69.56
Paul Okon comes in with a late challenge on Oberdan Zerbini. The referee calls over Paul Okon and shows him a yellow card! Oberdan Zerbini runs off the knock.
73.14
Giorgio Asanovic makes a probing pass to Mohammed Lawal. Mohammed Lawal shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Luis Antunes.
75.31
Mohammed Lawal catches Raul Abbruscato on the ankles. Mohammed Lawal is shown the yellow card! Raul Abbruscato hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.40
Saul Terrevoli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Yuri Martinelli. Yuri Martinelli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Umberto Marsala. Umberto Marsala lofts in a cross ball towards Franceco Gemmi. Franceco Gemmi flicks the ball with his head but Stephen Kewell is on top of it.
79.25
2-1Yuri Martinelli makes a simple pass to Umberto Marsala. Umberto Marsala lofts in a cross ball towards Oberdan Zerbini. Oberdan Zerbini heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
81.42
Gian Paolo Pellegrini knocks the ball forward to Copain Ooijer. Copain Ooijer shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
84.36
Gavin Mccall surges forward with the ball. Gavin Mccall shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
85.11
Yuri Martinelli advances with the ball. Yuri Martinelli kicks a strong pass forward to Franceco Gemmi. Franceco Gemmi shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
90.00
Paul Okon flicks the ball to his team mate, Cliff Arveladze. Cliff Arveladze flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Gemmill. Paul Gemmill threads the ball through to Copain Ooijer but he's offside!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.1%
54.9%
Play Area
29.3%
42.7%
28%
Scorers