Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio C. Castellani where Empoli play host to Lazio. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Empoli are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Lazio appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Empoli are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Lazio appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Lazio kick off and get the match underway!
6.51
1-0Kewullay Stendardo kicks a strong pass forward to Alexander Müller. Alexander Müller chips the ball to his team mate, Gill Artistico. Gill Artistico makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Gill Artistico scores for Empoli!!
9.10
1-0Gennaro Bia knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Müller. Alexander Müller knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.47
1-0Felice Delpiano decides to run forward with the ball. Felice Delpiano controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gill Artistico. Gill Artistico shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Jimmy Pineda.
26.00
1-0Gennaro Bia comes in with a late challenge on Kevin Hässler. Gennaro Bia is shown the yellow card! Kevin Hässler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.16
Kewullay Stendardo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mathias Jonquet. Mathias Jonquet tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
28.39
1-0Gianpaolo Milanese controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gerard Versteeg. Gerard Versteeg finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
32.46
Roberto Postiga knocks the ball to his team mate, Gerard Versteeg. Gerard Versteeg plays a perfect one-two with Ljubisa Oshadogan and rushes in on goal... Gerard Versteeg shoots from just inside the box but Dayo Bianco is on top of it.
34.16
Christian Bordoni kicks a strong pass forward to Alexander Müller. Alexander Müller goes all the way! Alexander Müller makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Jimmy Pineda manages to keep it out.
40.48
Kewullay Stendardo chips the ball to his team mate, Gill Artistico. Gill Artistico goes all the way! Gill Artistico shoots from just inside the box. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
44.29
Paul Davidson makes a probing pass to Ljubisa Oshadogan. Ljubisa Oshadogan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gianluca Sotgia.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The second half starts with Empoli kicking off!
48.33
Ivan Terrevoli makes a beautiful solo run. Ivan Terrevoli knocks the ball forward to Gill Artistico. Gill Artistico knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jimmy Pineda who gathers it comfortably.
53.20
Christian Bordoni knocks the ball to his team mate, Gill Artistico. Gill Artistico controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
54.23
Paul Davidson clumsily knocks into Kewullay Stendardo. The referee calls over Paul Davidson and shows him a yellow card! Kewullay Stendardo stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.35
2-0Empoli are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
60.18
2-0Christian Bordoni barges into Paul Davidson. The referee calls over Christian Bordoni and warns him to calm down! Paul Davidson stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.18
Felice Delpiano flicks the ball to his team mate, Kewullay Stendardo. Kewullay Stendardo advances with the ball. Kewullay Stendardo finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
75.49
2-0Gianluca Sotgia deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gennaro Bia. Gennaro Bia knocks the ball to his team mate, Gill Artistico. Gill Artistico makes a probing pass to Alexander Müller but he's offside!
77.50
Alexander Müller hacks Fabiano Monaco from behind! Alexander Müller is given a warning by the referee! Fabiano Monaco hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.39
2-0Giovanni M. Campedelli hacks Gill Artistico from behind! Giovanni M. Campedelli is given a warning by the referee! Gill Artistico gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
79.47
Gennaro Bia flicks the ball to his team mate, Mathias Jonquet. Mathias Jonquet goes all the way! Mathias Jonquet rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
81.52
Gennaro Bia kicks a strong pass forward to Gill Artistico. Gill Artistico flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Müller. Alexander Müller takes a shot at goal but somehow Jimmy Pineda manages to keep it out.
83.21
Felice Delpiano sees a break and surges forward. Felice Delpiano threads the ball through to Mathias Jonquet. Mathias Jonquet kicks a strong pass forward to Gill Artistico. Gill Artistico shoots from just inside the box. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
89.48
Felice Delpiano knocks the ball to his team mate, Gennaro Bia. Gennaro Bia threads the ball through to Mathias Jonquet. Mathias Jonquet knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jimmy Pineda who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
9
1
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.3%
39.7%
Play Area
15.4%
52.6%
32.1%
Scorers
| Gill Artistico 7, 40, 83 |