Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadio San Nicola where FC Bari 1908 play host to Empoli. A crowd of 17,184 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
FC Bari 1908 are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Empoli appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
FC Bari 1908 are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Empoli appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Empoli kick off!
24.54
0-0Darren Upson threads the ball through to Leonardo Ravanelli. Leonardo Ravanelli knocks the ball to his team mate, David Pinto. David Pinto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.10
0-0Benito Monza comes in with a late challenge on Michele Isolini. Benito Monza is given a warning by the referee! Michele Isolini stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.21
Marco Allach makes a beautiful solo run. Marco Allach knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.41
0-0Ighli Capezzuto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luca Galli. Luca Galli shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
34.26
0-0Empoli are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate FC Bari 1908's defence.
45.00
Darren Upson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leonardo Ravanelli. Leonardo Ravanelli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Pinto. David Pinto knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Claudio Brighi.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Bari 1908 kick off!
49.39
0-0Giulio Sibilano decides to run forward with the ball. Giulio Sibilano knocks the ball forward to Benito Monza. Benito Monza goes all the way! Benito Monza shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Amedeo Calaiò.
53.08
0-0Marco Allach brings the ball forward. Marco Allach makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Pinto but he's offside!
55.23
David Pinto hacks Elvis Lentini from behind! David Pinto is warned by the referee! Elvis Lentini runs off the knock.
60.35
Cosimo Baiocco chips the ball to his team mate, David Pinto. David Pinto lofts in a cross ball towards Samuele Abbruscato. Samuele Abbruscato powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
63.02
Alec Ferguson threads the ball through to Luca Galli. Luca Galli knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Amedeo Calaiò who gathers it comfortably.
65.27
Ighli Capezzuto knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Kistner. Nicolas Kistner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.06
1-0Martin Bianchini flicks the ball to his team mate, Cosimo Baiocco. Cosimo Baiocco makes a simple pass to David Pinto. David Pinto knocks in a cross ball towards Samuele Abbruscato. Samuele Abbruscato directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.42
Marco Allach makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Samuele Abbruscato. Samuele Abbruscato knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Luiz Miguel Dias.
79.12
Michele Isolini chips the ball to his team mate, Domenico Terrevoli. Domenico Terrevoli chips the ball to his team mate, David Pinto. David Pinto lofts in a cross ball towards Samuele Abbruscato. Samuele Abbruscato flicks the ball with his head. Ricardo Rosales easily smothers it.
89.45
Ighli Capezzuto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Benito Monza. Benito Monza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Rafael Martinez threads the ball through to Nicolas Kistner. Nicolas Kistner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60%
40%
Play Area
23.1%
44.6%
32.3%
Scorers