Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadio C. Castellani where Empoli play host to Verona Hellas. A crowd of 20,621 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Empoli are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Verona Hellas appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Empoli are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Verona Hellas appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Empoli get the match underway!
3.23
0-0Gian Paolo Pellegrini threads the ball through to Copain Ooijer. Copain Ooijer shoots from distance but it flies wide!
9.45
0-0Richard Pennant brings the ball forward. Richard Pennant knocks the ball to his team mate, Leonid Sytnyk. Leonid Sytnyk lofts in a cross ball towards Rodrigue Ngom. Rodrigue Ngom is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
10.34
Clifton Noviello makes a simple pass to Gabriel Ibanez. Gabriel Ibanez tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
14.11
Paul Okon threads the ball through to Gian Paolo Pellegrini. Gian Paolo Pellegrini makes a probing pass to Paul Gemmill. Paul Gemmill goes all the way! Paul Gemmill cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
15.40
Marc Coppens flicks the ball to his team mate, Hrafn Thórhallsson. Hrafn Thórhallsson surges forward with the ball. Hrafn Thórhallsson tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
21.44
Giorgio Asanovic kicks a strong pass forward to Mohammed Lawal. Mohammed Lawal shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
22.34
Clifton Noviello deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodrigue Ngom. Rodrigue Ngom tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Stephen Kewell.
26.39
Boubacar Dah Zadi chips the ball to his team mate, Luis Stassin. Luis Stassin knocks the ball to his team mate, Leonid Sytnyk. Leonid Sytnyk goes all the way! Leonid Sytnyk makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Stephen Kewell manages to gather it comfortably.
27.16
Senkichi Ihara kicks a strong pass forward to Gian Paolo Pellegrini. Gian Paolo Pellegrini makes a simple pass to Copain Ooijer. Copain Ooijer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
30.08
0-0Clifton Noviello catches Cliff Arveladze on the ankles. The referee calls over Clifton Noviello and shows him a yellow card! Cliff Arveladze runs off the knock.
36.26
Mohammed Lawal hacks Richard Pennant from behind! Mohammed Lawal is shown the yellow card! Richard Pennant runs off the knock.
39.57
Hrafn Thórhallsson chips the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Ibanez. Gabriel Ibanez shoots from 20 yards. Stephen Kewell easily smothers it.
42.06
Luis Stassin makes a probing pass to Gabriel Ibanez. Gabriel Ibanez goes all the way! Gabriel Ibanez tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Stephen Kewell easily smothers it!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Verona Hellas kick off and get the second half underway!
47.03
Rocco R. Biancone decides to run forward with the ball. Rocco R. Biancone plays a perfect one-two with Mohammed Lawal and rushes in on goal... Rocco R. Biancone takes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
48.15
Rocco R. Biancone knocks the ball forward to Copain Ooijer. Copain Ooijer shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
53.43
Richard Pennant decides to run forward with the ball. Richard Pennant makes a probing pass to Rodrigue Ngom. Rodrigue Ngom goes all the way! Rodrigue Ngom takes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
59.02
Giorgio Asanovic threads the ball through to Paul Gemmill. Paul Gemmill whips in a cross ball towards Mohammed Lawal. Mohammed Lawal directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
61.30
Senkichi Ihara passes the ball forward to Cliff Arveladze. Cliff Arveladze brings the ball forward. Cliff Arveladze knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Gemmill. Paul Gemmill is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Patricio Camacho manages to keep it out.
65.31
Giorgio Asanovic threads the ball through to Mohammed Lawal. Mohammed Lawal plays a perfect one-two with Copain Ooijer and rushes in on goal... Mohammed Lawal shoots from just inside the box but Patricio Camacho is on top of it.
67.55
Giorgio Asanovic knocks the ball to his team mate, Copain Ooijer. Copain Ooijer tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
73.35
Marc Coppens knocks the ball forward to Hrafn Thórhallsson. Hrafn Thórhallsson knocks the ball forward to Leonid Sytnyk. Leonid Sytnyk plays a perfect one-two with Gabriel Ibanez and rushes in on goal... Leonid Sytnyk shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Stephen Kewell manages to keep it out.
79.20
0-0Hrafn Thórhallsson catches Giorgio Asanovic on the ankles. Hrafn Thórhallsson is given a warning by the referee! Giorgio Asanovic runs off the knock.
83.04
Cliff Arveladze comes in with a late challenge on Clifton Noviello. Cliff Arveladze is shown the yellow card! Clifton Noviello stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.44
Boubacar Dah Zadi hacks Mohammed Lawal from behind! Boubacar Dah Zadi is warned by the referee! Mohammed Lawal hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
1-0Paul Okon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rocco R. Biancone. Rocco R. Biancone knocks the ball forward to Paul Gemmill. Paul Gemmill lofts in a cross ball towards Mohammed Lawal. Mohammed Lawal is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Patricio Camacho had no chance!! Goal for Empoli!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
8
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.4%
52.6%
Play Area
28.2%
42.3%
29.5%
Scorers