Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadio P. L. Penzo where Venezia play host to Empoli. A crowd of 18,815 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Venezia are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Empoli appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Venezia are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Empoli appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Venezia kicking off!
9.22
0-0Venezia are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Empoli's defence.
12.14
0-0Miel Houttuin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Franceco Cesari. Franceco Cesari knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gianluca Sotgia.
14.12
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
16.58
0-0Christian Bordoni knocks the ball to his team mate, Gill Artistico. Gill Artistico goes all the way! Gill Artistico makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
20.10
Christian Bordoni flicks the ball to his team mate, Mathias Jonquet. Mathias Jonquet passes the ball forward to Gill Artistico. Gill Artistico cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
22.42
0-0Christian Bordoni comes in with a late challenge on Miel Houttuin. Christian Bordoni is shown the yellow card! Miel Houttuin runs off the knock.
27.50
0-0Fabio Mazzoli surges forward with the ball. Fabio Mazzoli knocks in a cross ball towards Franceco Cesari. Franceco Cesari is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Dayo Bianco manages to gather it comfortably.
28.02
Miel Houttuin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Franceco Cesari. Franceco Cesari knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.29
Gennaro Bia knocks the ball to his team mate, Gill Artistico. Gill Artistico goes all the way! Gill Artistico shoots from just inside the box but somehow Paul Hendry manages to keep it out.
32.07
Gennaro Bia hacks Miel Houttuin from behind! The referee calls over Gennaro Bia and shows him a yellow card! Miel Houttuin stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.39
Stefan Piovanelli makes a simple pass to Miel Houttuin. Miel Houttuin kicks a strong pass forward to Oberdan Luppi. Oberdan Luppi shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
34.18
Paul Haynes sees space and advances. Paul Haynes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Franceco Cesari. Franceco Cesari knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Generoso Birindelli.
38.22
Christian Bordoni chips the ball to his team mate, Alexander Müller. Alexander Müller plays a perfect one-two with Gill Artistico and rushes in on goal... Alexander Müller rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Paul Hendry manages to gather it comfortably.
39.42
Linus Nahrstedt takes it forward alone. Linus Nahrstedt shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
42.01
Gennaro Bia makes a probing pass to Gill Artistico. Gill Artistico goes all the way! Gill Artistico makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Paul Hendry!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with Empoli kicking off!
51.30
Kewullay Stendardo knocks the ball forward to Mathias Jonquet. Mathias Jonquet knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.05
1-0Tommaso Evangelisti flicks the ball to his team mate, Linus Nahrstedt. Linus Nahrstedt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Franceco Cesari. Franceco Cesari goes all the way! Franceco Cesari rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Dayo Bianco has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
69.37
Tommaso Evangelisti chips the ball to his team mate, Fabio Mazzoli. Fabio Mazzoli flicks the ball to his team mate, Oberdan Luppi. Oberdan Luppi makes a probing pass to Franceco Cesari. Franceco Cesari rockets a shot on goal. Dayo Bianco is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
73.11
Damien Smith knocks the ball to his team mate, Christian Bordoni. Christian Bordoni makes a simple pass to Mathias Jonquet. Mathias Jonquet knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tommaso Evangelisti.
77.12
Miel Houttuin makes a simple pass to Oberdan Luppi. Oberdan Luppi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gianluca Sotgia.
78.13
Christian Bordoni chips the ball to his team mate, Alexander Müller. Alexander Müller lofts in a cross ball towards Mathias Jonquet. Mathias Jonquet directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
Tommaso Evangelisti makes a simple pass to Linus Nahrstedt. Linus Nahrstedt knocks the ball forward to Franceco Cesari. Franceco Cesari knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
65.7%
34.3%
Play Area
32.9%
48.6%
18.6%
Scorers
| Franceco Cesari 61, 69 | Mathias Jonquet 78 |