Match Report
| Empoli | Empoli |  |  | Ravenna | Ravenna | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Ndugilong Munzhelele | Ndugilong Munzhelele | ||||||||||||||||||
| Oscar Carrasco | O. Carrasco |  | 60 | G |  | 1 | | G | 60 |  | Marino Pagliuca | M. Pagliuca | |||||||||
| Claudio Brighi | C. Brighi | | 65 | D |  | 2 |  | M | 61 | | Leonardo Marquez | L. Marquez | |||||||||
| Antonio Circati | A. Circati | | 62 | D | | 3 | | D | 73 |  | Duarte Postiga | D. Postiga | |||||||||
| Giulio Sibilano | G. Sibilano | | 58 | D | | 4 | | D | 63 | | Guido Barone | G. Barone | |||||||||
| Donato Bravo | D. Bravo | | 55 | D | | 5 | | D | 59 | | Alberto Cappellini | A. Cappellini | |||||||||
| Gianmatteo Bellucci | G. Bellucci | | 71 | M | | 6 | | M | 69 |  | Komian Leclerc | K. Leclerc | |||||||||
| Mattia Sciaccaluga | M. Sciaccaluga | | 63 | M | | 7 | | M | 73 |  | Roel Van Der Woerdt | R. Van Der Woerdt | |||||||||
| Eddy Barzagli | E. Barzagli | | 59 | M | | 8 | | M | 63 | | Daniele Toldo | D. Toldo | |||||||||
| Ljubisa Montervino | L. Montervino | | 66 | A | | 9 | | A | 65 | | Tiziano Dal Moro | T. Dal Moro | |||||||||
| Mario Miceli | M. Miceli | | 64 | A | | 10 | | A | 64 | | Benito Albieri | B. Albieri | |||||||||
| Jonathan Ferron | J. Ferron | | 61 | A | | 11 | | A | 61 | | Morgan Di Matteo | M. Di Matteo | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Passaredo |
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio C. Castellani where Empoli play host to Ravenna. A crowd of 18,681 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Empoli and Ravenna are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Empoli and Ravenna are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Empoli kick off and get the match underway!
2.44
0-1Roel Van Der Woerdt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Morgan Di Matteo. Morgan Di Matteo knocks the ball to his team mate, Tiziano Dal Moro. Tiziano Dal Moro tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Tiziano Dal Moro!
9.15
0-1Morgan Di Matteo comes in with a late challenge on Giulio Sibilano. The referee calls over Morgan Di Matteo and warns him to calm down! Giulio Sibilano runs off the knock.
12.37
0-1Daniele Toldo kicks a strong pass forward to Benito Albieri. Benito Albieri shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Oscar Carrasco manages to gather it comfortably.
14.58
Daniele Toldo kicks a strong pass forward to Benito Albieri. Benito Albieri whips in a cross ball towards Morgan Di Matteo. Morgan Di Matteo directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Morgan Di Matteo!
20.29
0-2Guido Barone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Komian Leclerc. Komian Leclerc chips the ball to his team mate, Tiziano Dal Moro. Tiziano Dal Moro shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
24.27
0-2Gianmatteo Bellucci passes the ball forward to Mario Miceli. Mario Miceli knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marino Pagliuca who gathers it comfortably.
26.38
Roel Van Der Woerdt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tiziano Dal Moro. Tiziano Dal Moro shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
28.52
Guido Barone makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Komian Leclerc. Komian Leclerc makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Morgan Di Matteo. Morgan Di Matteo shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
30.33
Antonio Circati sees a break and surges forward. Antonio Circati deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Ferron. Jonathan Ferron whips in a cross ball towards Mario Miceli. Mario Miceli connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
36.37
Roel Van Der Woerdt knocks the ball to his team mate, Morgan Di Matteo. Morgan Di Matteo lofts in a cross ball towards Tiziano Dal Moro. Tiziano Dal Moro heads the ball goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
38.22
0-2Roel Van Der Woerdt makes a probing pass to Benito Albieri. Benito Albieri passes the ball forward but Tiziano Dal Moro is offside!
39.54
Giulio Sibilano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eddy Barzagli. Eddy Barzagli chips the ball to his team mate, Mario Miceli. Mario Miceli knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duarte Postiga.
44.43
Daniele Toldo advances with the ball. Daniele Toldo shoots from long range but Oscar Carrasco is on top of it.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Ravenna kick off and get the second half underway!
59.32
Eddy Barzagli knocks the ball to his team mate, Mario Miceli. Mario Miceli whips in a cross ball towards Ljubisa Montervino. Ljubisa Montervino is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Marino Pagliuca easily picks it out of the air!
61.04
Gianmatteo Bellucci makes a simple pass to Jonathan Ferron. Jonathan Ferron kicks a strong pass forward to Mario Miceli but the referee indicates it's offside!
63.30
Roel Van Der Woerdt decides to run forward with the ball. Roel Van Der Woerdt plays a perfect one-two with Tiziano Dal Moro and rushes in on goal... Roel Van Der Woerdt shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Roel Van Der Woerdt!
66.38
0-3Daniele Toldo comes in with a late challenge on Gianmatteo Bellucci. Daniele Toldo is warned by the referee! Gianmatteo Bellucci gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
73.34
Claudio Brighi passes the ball forward to Mattia Sciaccaluga. Mattia Sciaccaluga controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jonathan Ferron. Jonathan Ferron whips in a cross ball towards Ljubisa Montervino. Ljubisa Montervino powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
78.44
Daniele Toldo sees space and advances. Daniele Toldo plays a perfect one-two with Tiziano Dal Moro and rushes in on goal... Daniele Toldo shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Oscar Carrasco has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
81.48
Eddy Barzagli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mario Miceli. Mario Miceli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.08
Mattia Sciaccaluga controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ljubisa Montervino. Ljubisa Montervino whips in a cross ball towards Jonathan Ferron. Jonathan Ferron heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! Marino Pagliuca had no chance!! Goal for Empoli!
89.26
1-4Ravenna are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
90.00
Duarte Postiga flicks the ball to his team mate, Komian Leclerc. Komian Leclerc passes the ball forward to Morgan Di Matteo. Morgan Di Matteo shoots from outside the area. Oscar Carrasco easily smothers it.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
2
7
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.4%
55.6%
Play Area
31.9%
44.4%
23.6%
Scorers