Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stadio C. Castellani where Empoli play host to Inter Milan. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Empoli and Inter Milan are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.


0.00
Empoli start the match!
3.34
Oscar Sartor makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ismael Kayis. Ismael Kayis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vittorio Pieri. Vittorio Pieri knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nick Besler.
4.50
Branko Renard makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ramón Alvarez. Ramón Alvarez whips in a cross ball towards Vittorio Pieri. Vittorio Pieri flicks the ball with his head but somehow Stephen Kewell manages to keep it out.
6.30
Branko Renard kicks a strong pass forward to Vittorio Pieri. Vittorio Pieri whips in a cross ball towards Ramón Alvarez. Ramón Alvarez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
10.35
Giorgio Asanovic knocks the ball to his team mate, Copain Ooijer. Copain Ooijer shoots from distance but it is miles over!
12.54
Gabriele Castellazzi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eben Edusei. Eben Edusei whips in a cross ball towards Vittorio Pieri. Vittorio Pieri flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
14.23
Paul Okon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cliff Arveladze. Cliff Arveladze deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Gemmill. Paul Gemmill plays a perfect one-two with Mohammed Lawal and rushes in on goal... Paul Gemmill tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
15.45
Paul Okon chips the ball to his team mate, Giorgio Asanovic. Giorgio Asanovic knocks the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Lawal. Mohammed Lawal shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
20.23
Senkichi Ihara makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Giorgio Asanovic. Giorgio Asanovic knocks the ball forward to Copain Ooijer. Copain Ooijer plays a perfect one-two with Paul Gemmill and rushes in on goal... Copain Ooijer makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
21.36
Ismael Kayis makes a beautiful solo run. Ismael Kayis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Senkichi Ihara.
22.20
Rocco R. Biancone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mohammed Lawal. Mohammed Lawal sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
24.44
Cliff Arveladze comes in with a late challenge on Tarik Bezzai. The referee calls over Cliff Arveladze and warns him to calm down! Tarik Bezzai runs off the knock.
28.41
Gian Paolo Pellegrini chips the ball to his team mate, Copain Ooijer. Copain Ooijer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Garcia.
32.34
Tarik Bezzai flicks the ball to his team mate, Eben Edusei. Eben Edusei knocks in a cross ball towards Vittorio Pieri. Vittorio Pieri is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Stephen Kewell is on top of it.
33.33
Paul Okon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gian Paolo Pellegrini. Gian Paolo Pellegrini chips the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Lawal. Mohammed Lawal shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
34.11
Gabriele Castellazzi threads the ball through to Vittorio Pieri. Vittorio Pieri knocks in a cross ball towards Eben Edusei. Eben Edusei directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Eben Edusei!
38.20
Giorgio Asanovic chips the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Lawal. Mohammed Lawal plays a perfect one-two with Copain Ooijer and rushes in on goal... Mohammed Lawal shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
44.47
Gabriele Castellazzi passes the ball forward to Vittorio Pieri. Vittorio Pieri shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Stephen Kewell.
45.00
Branko Renard makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eben Edusei. Eben Edusei lofts in a cross ball towards Ramón Alvarez. Ramón Alvarez heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
Inter Milan start the second half!
57.38
Mitica Enescu makes a beautiful solo run. Mitica Enescu flicks the ball to his team mate, Eben Edusei. Eben Edusei knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nick Besler.
63.48
Nick Besler makes a simple pass to Cliff Arveladze. Cliff Arveladze flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Gemmill. Paul Gemmill knocks in a cross ball towards Mohammed Lawal. Mohammed Lawal connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Daniel Delgado manages to keep it out.
66.56
Ismael Kayis makes a probing pass to Ramón Alvarez. Ramón Alvarez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.22
Senkichi Ihara barges into Ramón Alvarez. Senkichi Ihara is warned by the referee! Ramón Alvarez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
71.37
Ramón Alvarez barges into Senkichi Ihara. Ramón Alvarez is shown the yellow card! Senkichi Ihara runs off the knock.
73.32
Giorgio Asanovic passes the ball forward to Copain Ooijer. Copain Ooijer knocks the ball forward to Mohammed Lawal. Mohammed Lawal shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Daniel Delgado has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
78.42
Ramón Alvarez comes in with a late challenge on Senkichi Ihara. Ramón Alvarez is given a warning by the referee! Senkichi Ihara runs off the knock.
89.39
Ismael Kayis passes the ball forward to Eben Edusei. Eben Edusei knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Senkichi Ihara.
90.00
Giorgio Asanovic deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Copain Ooijer. Copain Ooijer goes all the way! Copain Ooijer tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Mohammed Lawal of Empoli
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
7
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.9%
46.1%
Play Area
30.3%
43.4%
26.3%