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 Juventus. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Empoli and Juventus are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Empoli and Juventus are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Juventus get the match underway!
2.50
0-0Remco Hilgerink knocks the ball to his team mate, Vito Poli. Vito Poli knocks the ball forward to Carlos Ferreira. Carlos Ferreira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.49
Eddy Barzagli makes a simple pass to Mario Miceli. Mario Miceli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.56
0-0Renzo Mercier controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cleto Foggia. Cleto Foggia sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Oscar Carrasco easily smothers it!
15.01
0-1Renzo Mercier chips the ball to his team mate, Thomas Kistner. Thomas Kistner knocks in a cross ball towards Cleto Foggia. Cleto Foggia connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Oscar Carrasco had no chance!! Goal for Juventus!
18.08
Renzo Mercier takes it forward alone. Renzo Mercier whips in a cross ball towards Cleto Foggia. Cleto Foggia directs the ball goalwards with his head. Oscar Carrasco easily picks it out of the air!
21.46
0-1Vito Poli comes in with a late challenge on Mattia Sciaccaluga. Vito Poli is given a warning by the referee! Mattia Sciaccaluga carries on, but is struggling a bit.
26.15
Eddy Barzagli makes a beautiful solo run. Eddy Barzagli shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Cesare Bizzarri!
28.45
Mattia Sciaccaluga knocks the ball forward to Mario Miceli. Mario Miceli plays a perfect one-two with Ljubisa Montervino and rushes in on goal... Mario Miceli shoots from just inside the box. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
32.49
Edgar Gomes kicks a strong pass forward to Carlos Ferreira. Carlos Ferreira sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Oscar Carrasco.
34.58
1-1Mattia Sciaccaluga makes a simple pass to Jonathan Ferron. Jonathan Ferron shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
38.30
Antonio Circati decides to run forward with the ball. Antonio Circati brings the ball forward. Antonio Circati knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Franceco Sbaglia.
40.57
Vito Poli chips the ball to his team mate, Cleto Foggia. Cleto Foggia controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
42.17
Renzo Mercier controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cleto Foggia. Cleto Foggia shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Oscar Carrasco easily smothers it!
44.32
Eddy Barzagli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Ferron. Jonathan Ferron knocks in a cross ball towards Ljubisa Montervino. Ljubisa Montervino is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Cesare Bizzarri manages to keep it out.
45.00
1-1Edgar Gomes catches Gianmatteo Bellucci on the ankles. Edgar Gomes is shown the yellow card! Gianmatteo Bellucci hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Empoli kick off!
47.20
Donato Bravo flicks the ball to his team mate, Gianmatteo Bellucci. Gianmatteo Bellucci kicks a strong pass forward to Jonathan Ferron. Jonathan Ferron knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.47
Franceco Sbaglia makes a beautiful solo run. Franceco Sbaglia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cleto Foggia. Cleto Foggia shoots from 25 yards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
55.00
Claudio Brighi kicks a strong pass forward to Eddy Barzagli. Eddy Barzagli makes a beautiful solo run. Eddy Barzagli knocks in a cross ball towards Ljubisa Montervino. Ljubisa Montervino is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
57.55
Remco Hilgerink knocks the ball forward to Vito Poli. Vito Poli makes a simple pass to Thomas Kistner. Thomas Kistner shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
63.57
1-2Remco Hilgerink clumsily knocks into Mario Miceli. The referee calls over Remco Hilgerink and warns him to calm down! Mario Miceli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.54
Eddy Barzagli makes a simple pass to Mario Miceli. Mario Miceli controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
72.57
Edgar Gomes makes a probing pass to Carlos Ferreira. Carlos Ferreira shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Oscar Carrasco!
73.57
Giulio Sibilano advances with the ball. Giulio Sibilano knocks the ball to his team mate, Ljubisa Montervino. Ljubisa Montervino lofts in a cross ball towards Mario Miceli. Mario Miceli is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
75.50
Renzo Mercier chips the ball to his team mate, Cleto Foggia. Cleto Foggia makes a simple pass to Thomas Kistner. Thomas Kistner shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! Oscar Carrasco has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
78.25
Lomano Fenton takes it forward alone. Lomano Fenton chips the ball to his team mate, Cleto Foggia. Cleto Foggia finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
81.45
Eddy Barzagli comes in with a late challenge on Renzo Mercier. Eddy Barzagli is warned by the referee! Renzo Mercier hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.27
Cleto Foggia clumsily knocks into Giulio Sibilano. The referee calls over Cleto Foggia and shows him a yellow card! Giulio Sibilano gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
89.49
Vito Poli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thomas Kistner. Thomas Kistner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlos Ferreira. Carlos Ferreira shoots from just inside the box. Oscar Carrasco easily smothers it.
90.00
Vito Poli passes the ball forward to Carlos Ferreira. Carlos Ferreira whips in a cross ball towards Cleto Foggia. Cleto Foggia is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Oscar Carrasco easily smothers it.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
3
10
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.9%
47.1%
Play Area
34.1%
43.5%
22.4%
Scorers
| Mario Miceli 28 | Cleto Foggia 15, 49 Thomas Kistner 76 |