Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Oreste Granillo where Reggina play host to Empoli. A crowd of 18,489 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Reggina and Empoli are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
Empoli kick off the first half!
3.55
Antonio Circati flicks the ball to his team mate, Eddy Barzagli. Eddy Barzagli threads the ball through to Jonathan Ferron. Jonathan Ferron shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
4.12
Giulio Sibilano barges into Claudio Iacopino. Giulio Sibilano is warned by the referee! Claudio Iacopino runs off the knock.
8.43
Gianmatteo Bellucci makes a simple pass to Mario Miceli. Mario Miceli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.53
Rody Heerkens controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thomas Morlock. Thomas Morlock shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
14.17
Empoli are easily keeping Reggina at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
16.36
Eddy Barzagli flicks the ball to his team mate, Mario Miceli. Mario Miceli shoots from 20 yards. Mario Miceli scores for Empoli!!
21.18
Ray Pantanelli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Christian Maltagliati. Christian Maltagliati flicks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Morlock. Thomas Morlock lofts in a cross ball towards Gabi Moldovan. Gabi Moldovan heads the ball goalwards but Oscar Carrasco is on top of it.
22.43
Emmanuel Carbajal makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Christian Maltagliati. Christian Maltagliati controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thomas Morlock. Thomas Morlock shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
26.27
Alex Naysmith catches Giulio Sibilano on the ankles. Alex Naysmith is given a warning by the referee! Giulio Sibilano stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.36
Rody Heerkens makes a simple pass to Gabi Moldovan. Gabi Moldovan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Donato Bravo.
32.03
Mattia Sciaccaluga clumsily knocks into Claudio Iacopino. Mattia Sciaccaluga is warned by the referee! Claudio Iacopino carries on, but is struggling a bit.
34.43
Mattia Sciaccaluga knocks the ball forward to Ljubisa Montervino. Ljubisa Montervino knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ray Pantanelli.
39.37
Ray Pantanelli knocks the ball forward to Rody Heerkens. Rody Heerkens sees space and advances. Rody Heerkens sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Oscar Carrasco.
40.24
Giulio Sibilano makes a beautiful solo run. Giulio Sibilano flicks the ball to his team mate, Ljubisa Montervino. Ljubisa Montervino knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.56
Mauro Cardinale knocks the ball forward to Rody Heerkens. Rody Heerkens chips the ball to his team mate, Thomas Morlock. Thomas Morlock tries a spectacular long range effort but Oscar Carrasco is on top of it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
Reggina kick off the second half!
49.07
Eddy Barzagli makes a simple pass to Ljubisa Montervino. Ljubisa Montervino shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
51.44
Rody Heerkens deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Thomas Morlock. Thomas Morlock goes all the way! Thomas Morlock cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
55.17
Gianmatteo Bellucci comes in with a late challenge on Rody Heerkens. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rody Heerkens hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.24
Christian Maltagliati kicks a strong pass forward to Thomas Morlock. Thomas Morlock controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Oscar Carrasco easily smothers it!
69.34
Rody Heerkens makes a probing pass to Thomas Morlock. Thomas Morlock threads the ball through to Gabi Moldovan but he's offside!
71.43
Christian Maltagliati flicks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Morlock. Thomas Morlock whips in a cross ball towards Alex Naysmith. Alex Naysmith directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
75.33
Emmanuel Carbajal flicks the ball to his team mate, Claudio Iacopino. Claudio Iacopino makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thomas Morlock. Thomas Morlock shoots from distance but somehow Oscar Carrasco manages to keep it out.
83.05
Gianmatteo Bellucci deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mario Miceli. Mario Miceli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.46
Mattia Sciaccaluga deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ljubisa Montervino. Ljubisa Montervino knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.32
Ray Pantanelli takes it forward alone. Ray Pantanelli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alex Naysmith. Alex Naysmith goes all the way! Alex Naysmith tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Oscar Carrasco of Empoli
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62.2%
37.8%
Play Area
26.8%
45.1%
28%

Scorers