Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadio C. Castellani where Empoli play host to Palermo. A crowd of 18,435 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Empoli are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Palermo appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Empoli are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Palermo appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Palermo kick off and get the match underway!
2.03
0-0Giampietro Moretti comes in with a late challenge on Peter Bresciano. Giampietro Moretti is warned by the referee! Peter Bresciano hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.34
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
16.54
0-0Sandro Rutzittu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Graeme Ferdinand. Graeme Ferdinand knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.43
Morgan Luppi knocks the ball forward to Nicolas Kistner. Nicolas Kistner knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicola Carlo Sarti.
20.02
0-0Aron Van Beukering knocks the ball forward to Rafael Martinez. Rafael Martinez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Kistner. Nicolas Kistner chips the ball to his team mate, Gianluca Buffon. Gianluca Buffon makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Adriano Pavone.
21.41
Peter Bresciano comes in with a late challenge on Aron Van Beukering. Peter Bresciano is warned by the referee! Aron Van Beukering runs off the knock.
26.50
0-1Ferdinando Bellavista controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Peter Bresciano. Peter Bresciano lofts in a cross ball towards Graeme Ferdinand. Graeme Ferdinand connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
30.38
Empoli are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
38.12
0-1Giampietro Moretti kicks a strong pass forward to Cristiano Bonera. Cristiano Bonera kicks a strong pass forward to Gianluca Buffon. Gianluca Buffon knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Kistner. Nicolas Kistner is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
Elvis Lentini kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Martinez. Rafael Martinez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicolas Kistner. Nicolas Kistner knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adriano Pavone who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Empoli kick off!
47.03
Alessandro Manfredini sees a break and surges forward. Alessandro Manfredini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Peter Bresciano. Peter Bresciano goes all the way! Peter Bresciano shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
48.58
Morgan Luppi passes the ball forward to Gianluca Buffon. Gianluca Buffon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adriano Pavone who gathers it comfortably.
49.14
Morgan Luppi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luca Galli. Luca Galli lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Kistner. Nicolas Kistner powers a header at goal but Adriano Pavone is on top of it.
54.05
Cristiano Bonera makes a simple pass to Luca Galli. Luca Galli shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
55.32
Giulio Sibilano chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Martinez. Rafael Martinez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianluca Buffon. Gianluca Buffon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.33
Cristiano Bonera surges forward with the ball. Cristiano Bonera knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicola Carlo Sarti.
60.35
Aron Van Beukering sees space and advances. Aron Van Beukering deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianluca Buffon. Gianluca Buffon plays a perfect one-two with Nicolas Kistner and rushes in on goal... Gianluca Buffon shoots from just inside the box. Adriano Pavone is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
66.30
Giulio Sibilano knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Martinez. Rafael Martinez makes a probing pass to Gianluca Buffon. Gianluca Buffon knocks in a cross ball towards Luca Galli. Luca Galli flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
67.25
Morgan Luppi flicks the ball to his team mate, Luca Galli. Luca Galli knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dario Albonetti.
69.16
Aron Van Beukering makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cristiano Bonera. Cristiano Bonera chips the ball to his team mate, Luca Galli. Luca Galli goes all the way! Luca Galli shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Adriano Pavone easily smothers it!
72.51
Rafael Martinez passes the ball forward to Luca Galli. Luca Galli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.47
Morgan Luppi knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Kistner. Nicolas Kistner goes all the way! Nicolas Kistner shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
75.58
Elvis Lentini chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Martinez. Rafael Martinez knocks the ball to his team mate, Gianluca Buffon. Gianluca Buffon lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Kistner. Nicolas Kistner connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Adriano Pavone easily smothers it.
77.56
Aron Van Beukering makes a probing pass to Morgan Luppi. Morgan Luppi threads the ball through to Nicolas Kistner. Nicolas Kistner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alessandro Manfredini.
83.42
Cristiano Bonera passes the ball forward to Gianluca Buffon. Gianluca Buffon shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
84.47
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
68.7%
31.3%
Play Area
24.1%
48.2%
27.7%
Scorers