Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Oreste Granillo where Reggina play host to Empoli. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Reggina and Empoli are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Reggina and Empoli are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Reggina kick off and get the match underway!
4.13
0-0Ray Pantanelli passes the ball forward to André Bernal. André Bernal makes a simple pass to Altti Nurmela. Altti Nurmela controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
8.54
1-0Rody Heerkens makes a beautiful solo run. Rody Heerkens lofts in a cross ball towards Alen Tomacic. Alen Tomacic flicks the ball with his head. Ricardo Rosales is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
14.11
1-0André Bernal threads the ball through to Alen Tomacic. Alen Tomacic knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ricardo Rosales who gathers it comfortably.
15.04
1-0Alen Tomacic barges into Claudio Brighi. Alen Tomacic is shown the yellow card! Claudio Brighi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.08
Claudio Brighi takes it forward alone. Claudio Brighi knocks the ball to his team mate, Luca Galli. Luca Galli knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Amedeo Foglia who gathers it comfortably.
21.35
Rafael Martinez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Kistner. Nicolas Kistner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.46
Rody Heerkens makes a simple pass to Alen Tomacic. Alen Tomacic lofts in a cross ball towards Adam Royce. Adam Royce is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Adam Royce!
26.53
Giulio Sibilano threads the ball through to Rafael Martinez. Rafael Martinez decides to run forward with the ball. Rafael Martinez whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Kistner. Nicolas Kistner flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
32.10
Ighli Capezzuto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Kistner. Nicolas Kistner controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
33.46
André Bernal chips the ball to his team mate, Adam Royce. Adam Royce shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
40.49
Rafael Martinez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Benito Monza. Benito Monza knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hibram Acosta.
44.37
Rafael Martinez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luca Galli. Luca Galli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Claudio Brighi makes a simple pass to Ighli Capezzuto. Ighli Capezzuto surges forward with the ball. Ighli Capezzuto knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Uruguay Roman.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Empoli kick off and get the second half underway!
48.09
2-0Rody Heerkens threads the ball through to Altti Nurmela. Altti Nurmela finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Ricardo Rosales easily smothers it!
49.16
Rafael Martinez chips the ball to his team mate, Benito Monza. Benito Monza whips in a cross ball towards Luca Galli. Luca Galli connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
51.25
Rody Heerkens catches Ighli Capezzuto on the ankles. The referee calls over Rody Heerkens and shows him a yellow card! Ighli Capezzuto stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.57
Rody Heerkens flicks the ball to his team mate, Adam Royce. Adam Royce finds some space and shoots from distance. Ricardo Rosales easily smothers it.
61.39
André Bernal makes a probing pass to Altti Nurmela. Altti Nurmela finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
63.31
Uruguay Roman makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rody Heerkens. Rody Heerkens knocks the ball forward to Adam Royce. Adam Royce controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Ricardo Rosales manages to keep it out.
69.42
Ighli Capezzuto knocks the ball to his team mate, Benito Monza. Benito Monza tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
81.54
André Bernal passes the ball forward to Alen Tomacic. Alen Tomacic knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.51
2-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
85.41
Elvis Lentini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rafael Martinez. Rafael Martinez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luca Galli. Luca Galli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
0
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.4%
44.6%
Play Area
28.4%
44.6%
27%
Scorers