Match Report


SienaSiena     EmpoliEmpoli
Computer Player Computer Player Paul Gillman Paul Gillman
Attilio FestaA. Festa66
G
1
G
69Gian Matteo CirilloG. Cirillo
Antonino Negro FrerA. Negro Frer64
D
2
D
68Gerhard LindnerG. Lindner
Gianni PassoniG. Passoni60
D
3
D
75Giovanni M. SalaG. Sala
Samuele BarbanS. Barban60
D
captain4captain
D
70Artur FerreiraA. Ferreira
Eric HertogE. Hertog56
D
5
M
74Pascal VogelP. Vogel
Mirco MartinoM. Martino71
M
6
M
73Petri IniaP. Inia
Pablo GarridoP. Garrido67
M
7
M
68Antonio PetruzziA. Petruzzi
Fabrizio VierchwoodF. Vierchwood62
M
8
M
72Neil GrantN. Grant
Martin MarquezM. Marquez71
A
9
A
73Stuart JohnstoneS. Johnstone
Francisco FloresF. Flores59
A
10
A
75Alun DichioA. Dichio
Nestor HebertN. Hebert59
A
11
A
81Roberto OshadoganR. Oshadogan
 
Aladino BianchiniA. Bianchini62
G
12
A
69Kevin GoughK. Gough
Saul VeroneseS. Veronese62
M
13
D
43Christian TurriniC. Turrini
Diego BertaniD. Bertani62
M
14
M
64Generoso PoliG. Poli

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Artemio Franchi where Siena play host to Empoli. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Siena are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Empoli appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Emiliano Mazzi.


0.00
Siena start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.38
Nestor Hebert clumsily knocks into Artur Ferreira. The referee calls over Nestor Hebert and shows him a yellow card! Artur Ferreira runs off the knock.
3.24
Artur Ferreira clumsily knocks into Nestor Hebert. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nestor Hebert runs off the knock.
6.54
Antonio Petruzzi comes in with a late challenge on Mirco Martino. The referee calls over Antonio Petruzzi and shows him a yellow card! Mirco Martino hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.28
Petri Inia threads the ball through to Roberto Oshadogan. Roberto Oshadogan shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
15.34
Gerhard Lindner threads the ball through to Petri Inia. Petri Inia flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Johnstone collects the pass. Stuart Johnstone shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
20.52
Roberto Oshadogan comes in with a late challenge on Gianni Passoni. Roberto Oshadogan is shown the yellow card! Gianni Passoni stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.52
Gerhard Lindner sees Giovanni M. Sala in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Giovanni M. Sala sees Roberto Oshadogan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roberto Oshadogan plays a one-two with Stuart Johnstone and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Roberto Oshadogan provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball curls but is deflected over the bar by Samuele Barban.
29.10
Artur Ferreira takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Neil Grant cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
32.23
Martin Marquez barges into Gerhard Lindner. Martin Marquez is shown the yellow card! Gerhard Lindner grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
38.35
Giovanni M. Sala flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Petruzzi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. These players appear to think like one. Antonio Petruzzi chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart Johnstone. Stuart Johnstone makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Oshadogan but he's offside!
42.53
Seeing a gap ahead, Fabrizio Vierchwood plays the ball forward to Martin Marquez. Martin Marquez knocks in a cross ball towards Nestor Hebert. Nestor Hebert beats his man to it with a header but is denied by Gian Matteo Cirillo. Excellent save.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Siena appear unchanged since the first half. Empoli also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Empoli kicking off!
47.50
Eric Hertog knocks the ball to his team mate, Gianni Passoni. Gianni Passoni makes a probing pass to Francisco Flores. Francisco Flores finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
49.43
Giovanni M. Sala flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Petruzzi controls it well on his chest. Showing composure, Antonio Petruzzi plays the ball forward to Alun Dichio. Alun Dichio plays a scrappy one-two with Roberto Oshadogan and stumbles forward towards the goal... Alun Dichio comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Magnificent save by Attilio Festa!
55.05
Empoli are dictating the run of play here today.
59.22
Gerhard Lindner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Petri Inia. Seeing a gap ahead, Petri Inia plays the ball forward to Neil Grant. Neil Grant shoots from long range. Solid save from Attilio Festa.
60.50
Siena have made a substitution with Aladino Bianchini replacing Nestor Hebert .
65.29
Petri Inia passes the ball forward to Stuart Johnstone. Stuart Johnstone whips in a cross ball towards Alun Dichio. Alun Dichio makes a convincing header but it is tipped over by Attilio Festa.
66.11
Gerhard Lindner takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Pascal Vogel comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
77.44
Gerhard Lindner threads a neat ball through to Stuart Johnstone. Stuart Johnstone surges forward with the ball. Stuart Johnstone shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
79.22
Fabrizio Vierchwood plays the ball forward to Martin Marquez. Martin Marquez whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Flores. Francisco Flores is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Siena!
83.34
Petri Inia barges into Fabrizio Vierchwood. The referee calls over Petri Inia and shows him a yellow card! Fabrizio Vierchwood gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
87.41
Alun Dichio clumsily knocks into Fabrizio Vierchwood. The referee calls over Alun Dichio and shows him a yellow card! Fabrizio Vierchwood hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Giovanni M. Sala flicks a high pass forward. Alun Dichio collects the pass. Alun Dichio knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Attilio Festa who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Siena

Empoli
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
5
Yellow Cards
2
5
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
37.5%
62.5%
Play Area
31.9%
43.1%
25%

Scorers
Francisco Flores 79

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Francisco Flores of Siena

Match Ratings