Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio C. Castellani where Empoli play host to Udinese. A crowd of 20,280 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Empoli are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Udinese appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Empoli are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Udinese appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Empoli get the match underway!
2.18
1-0Generoso Birindelli hits it upfield. Alexander Müller goes all the way! Alexander Müller rockets a shot on goal. Alexander Müller scores for Empoli!!
9.16
1-0Matt Johnstone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gennaro Ferrarese. Gennaro Ferrarese finds some space and shoots from distance. Dayo Bianco easily smothers it.
24.41
1-0Gianluca Sotgia makes a simple pass to Christian Bordoni. Christian Bordoni brings the ball forward. Christian Bordoni plays a perfect one-two with Dino Lorenzi and rushes in on goal... Christian Bordoni cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
26.28
1-0Matt Johnstone comes in with a high challenge, catching Gennaro Bia with his studs. The referee motions to Matt Johnstone to come over. It's a red card!! Gennaro Bia stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.07
1-0Daniel Bento clumsily knocks into Dino Lorenzi. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dino Lorenzi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.23
Micka‘l Abbas knocks the ball forward to Gennaro Ferrarese. Gennaro Ferrarese shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
42.26
Christian Bordoni knocks the ball forward to Alexander Müller. Alexander Müller plays a perfect one-two with Dino Lorenzi and rushes in on goal... Alexander Müller shows great control and tries a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
1-0Giampaolo Citterio decides to run forward with the ball. Giampaolo Citterio makes a probing pass to Gennaro Ferrarese but he's offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Udinese kick off the second half!
47.41
Giampaolo Citterio takes it forward alone. Giampaolo Citterio whips in a cross ball towards Gennaro Ferrarese. Gennaro Ferrarese flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
48.34
1-0Ivan Terrevoli makes a simple pass to Gennaro Bia. Gennaro Bia deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexander Müller. Alexander Müller knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Daniel Bento.
55.17
Felice Delpiano knocks the ball to his team mate, Kewullay Stendardo. Kewullay Stendardo decides to run forward with the ball. Kewullay Stendardo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
57.30
Ivan Terrevoli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gennaro Bia. Gennaro Bia knocks the ball forward to Alexander Müller. Alexander Müller knocks in a cross ball towards Gill Artistico. Gill Artistico powers a header at goal. Jimmy Triuzzi easily picks it out of the air!
69.29
Generoso Birindelli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Christian Bordoni. Christian Bordoni chips the ball to his team mate, Gill Artistico. Gill Artistico finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Jimmy Triuzzi easily smothers it!
71.27
Gennaro Bia chips the ball to his team mate, Dino Lorenzi. Dino Lorenzi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Dino Lorenzi scores for Empoli!!
81.08
2-0Udinese are easily keeping Empoli at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
83.45
Micka‘l Abbas decides to run forward with the ball. Micka‘l Abbas plays a perfect one-two with Gennaro Ferrarese and rushes in on goal... Micka‘l Abbas shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Dayo Bianco easily smothers it!
85.25
Felice Delpiano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Christian Bordoni. 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. It curls slightly but Jimmy Triuzzi manages to gather it comfortably.
89.02
Giampaolo Citterio kicks a strong pass forward to Gennaro Ferrarese. Gennaro Ferrarese sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
59.8%
40.2%
Play Area
28.7%
44.8%
26.4%
Scorers