Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio C. Castellani where Empoli play host to AC Milan. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Empoli are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AC Milan appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Empoli are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AC Milan appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0AC Milan kick off the first half!
2.49
0-0Niccol˜ Grava kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Tacchi. Alberto Tacchi flicks the ball to his team mate, Eric Emmerlich. Eric Emmerlich threads the ball through to Tiago Andrade but he's offside!
12.01
0-0Stuart Ritchie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gialuca Tacchini. Gialuca Tacchini threads the ball through to Eric Emmerlich. Eric Emmerlich goes all the way! Eric Emmerlich takes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
15.45
Christian Bordoni makes a beautiful solo run. Christian Bordoni whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Müller. Alexander Müller connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
16.34
Christian Bordoni makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gill Artistico. Gill Artistico knocks in a cross ball towards Alexander Müller. Alexander Müller powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
21.38
Edoardo Bonacina passes the ball forward to Eric Emmerlich. Eric Emmerlich whips in a cross ball towards Alex McStay. Alex McStay flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
22.25
Christian Bordoni brings the ball forward. Christian Bordoni goes all the way! Christian Bordoni cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
28.37
0-0Rodolfo Cucciari knocks the ball to his team mate, Tiago Andrade. Tiago Andrade knocks in a cross ball towards Eric Emmerlich. Eric Emmerlich powers a header at goal. Dayo Bianco easily picks it out of the air!
33.31
0-0Paolo Galante deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Cucciari. Rodolfo Cucciari kicks a strong pass forward to Tiago Andrade. Tiago Andrade knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.26
Kewullay Stendardo threads the ball through to Dino Lorenzi. Dino Lorenzi plays a perfect one-two with Gill Artistico and rushes in on goal... Dino Lorenzi takes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
39.52
Edoardo Bonacina surges forward with the ball. Edoardo Bonacina lofts in a cross ball towards Tiago Andrade. Tiago Andrade connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Dayo Bianco!
45.00
Rodolfo Cucciari kicks a strong pass forward to Tiago Andrade. Tiago Andrade chips the ball to his team mate, Eric Emmerlich. Eric Emmerlich cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Empoli kick off!
49.29
0-1Edoardo Bonacina chips the ball to his team mate, Eric Emmerlich. Eric Emmerlich lofts in a cross ball towards Alex McStay. Alex McStay connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alex McStay!
54.57
0-1Tiago Andrade comes in with a late challenge on Generoso Birindelli. The referee calls over Tiago Andrade and shows him a yellow card! Generoso Birindelli runs off the knock.
55.15
Gennaro Bia knocks the ball forward to Alexander Müller. Alexander Müller knocks the ball forward to Gill Artistico but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
65.28
Rodolfo Cucciari makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tiago Andrade. Tiago Andrade makes a probing pass to Eric Emmerlich. Eric Emmerlich rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
66.04
Kewullay Stendardo flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Müller. Alexander Müller knocks the ball forward to Dino Lorenzi but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
67.19
Gennaro Bia makes a simple pass to Gill Artistico. Gill Artistico goes all the way! Gill Artistico makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
83.35
Edoardo Bonacina makes a simple pass to Eric Emmerlich. Eric Emmerlich shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
84.30
Kewullay Stendardo knocks the ball forward to Alexander Müller. Alexander Müller threads the ball through to Gill Artistico but he's offside!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44%
56%
Play Area
25%
48.8%
26.2%
Scorers
| Alex McStay 49 |