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 Parma. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Empoli are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Parma appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Empoli are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Parma appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Parma kick off!
2.24
0-0Jamie Coppinger kicks a strong pass forward to Alfredo Oddo. Alfredo Oddo lofts in a cross ball towards Ray Leone. Ray Leone is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
3.32
1-0Gianluca Sotgia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kewullay Stendardo. Kewullay Stendardo knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Müller. Alexander Müller lofts in a cross ball towards Mathias Jonquet. Mathias Jonquet heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
6.32
1-0Gionatha Malusci surges forward with the ball. Gionatha Malusci knocks the ball to his team mate, Ebi Gadocha. Ebi Gadocha shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Dayo Bianco.
8.43
Damien Smith advances with the ball. Damien Smith knocks the ball forward to Mathias Jonquet. Mathias Jonquet shoots from long range. Mathias Jonquet scores for Empoli!!
15.15
2-0Empoli are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Parma's defence.
20.24
2-0Gennaro Bia hacks Vittorio Giannichedda from behind! The referee calls over Gennaro Bia and warns him to calm down! Vittorio Giannichedda runs off the knock.
21.31
Kewullay Stendardo makes a simple pass to Gill Artistico. Gill Artistico whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Müller. Alexander Müller is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Achille Locatelli manages to keep it out.
28.33
Gennaro Bia passes the ball forward to Alexander Müller. Alexander Müller plays a perfect one-two with Mathias Jonquet and rushes in on goal... Alexander Müller shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Achille Locatelli!
30.43
John Franken barges into Mathias Jonquet. John Franken is warned by the referee! Mathias Jonquet runs off the knock.
32.20
2-0Kevin Hutchison chips the ball to his team mate, Ray Leone. Ray Leone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.03
Vittorio Giannichedda comes in with a late challenge on Mathias Jonquet. The referee calls over Vittorio Giannichedda and warns him to calm down! Mathias Jonquet stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.49
Kewullay Stendardo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mathias Jonquet. Mathias Jonquet shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Achille Locatelli.
42.54
Gionatha Malusci chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Hutchison. Kevin Hutchison chips the ball to his team mate, Ray Leone. Ray Leone shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Empoli get the second half underway!
47.34
Gianluca Sotgia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gennaro Bia. Gennaro Bia knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Müller. Alexander Müller sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
48.09
Damien Smith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kewullay Stendardo. Kewullay Stendardo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexander Müller. Alexander Müller finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
51.32
Gionatha Malusci brings the ball forward. Gionatha Malusci knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Oddo. Alfredo Oddo knocks in a cross ball towards Ray Leone. Ray Leone directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
53.28
Carmelo Ghirardello sees space and advances. Carmelo Ghirardello whips in a cross ball towards Alfredo Oddo. Alfredo Oddo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
54.36
Kevin Hutchison passes the ball forward to Alfredo Oddo. Alfredo Oddo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
55.41
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
61.05
John Franken deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carmelo Ghirardello. Carmelo Ghirardello controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ray Leone. Ray Leone knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Damien Smith.
63.30
Kewullay Stendardo makes a simple pass to Gill Artistico. Gill Artistico kicks a strong pass forward to Mathias Jonquet. Mathias Jonquet makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Achille Locatelli!
65.11
Kewullay Stendardo threads the ball through to Gill Artistico. Gill Artistico controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
66.34
Jamie Coppinger flicks the ball to his team mate, Ray Leone. Ray Leone lofts in a cross ball towards Alfredo Oddo. Alfredo Oddo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Dayo Bianco is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
72.33
Christian Bordoni flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Müller. Alexander Müller shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Achille Locatelli easily smothers it!
78.26
Vittorio Giannichedda barges into Alexander Müller. Vittorio Giannichedda is warned by the referee again! Alexander Müller stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.24
Christian Bordoni knocks the ball to his team mate, Gill Artistico. Gill Artistico makes a probing pass to Alexander Müller. Alexander Müller rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
83.56
Jamie Coppinger advances with the ball. Jamie Coppinger knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Generoso Birindelli.
89.19
Kevin Hutchison makes a simple pass to Ray Leone. Ray Leone sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Dayo Bianco.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
29.4%
44.7%
25.9%
Scorers
| Mathias Jonquet 3, 8 | Alfredo Oddo 66 |