Match Report


PerugiaPerugia     EmpoliEmpoli
Ian BishopIan Bishop Simon Gorton Simon Gorton
Jesper GustafssonJ. Gustafsson82
G
1
G
70Matthias HamannM. Hamann
Fabian N. MazzoliF. Mazzoli78
D
2
D
69Stephane MagoniS. Magoni
Attilio CauetA. Cauet78
D
3captain
D
69Carmelo CruzC. Cruz
Tino RossT. Ross80
D
4
D
65Gilles DuberryG. Duberry
Antonino ServideiA. Servidei78
M
5
M
75Edmundo IbanezE. Ibanez
Rodolfo RuotoloR. Ruotolo81
M
6
M
71Nicola Carlo AldeganiN. Aldegani
Egill VilhjálmssonE. Vilhjálmsson81
M
7
M
71Diaw PancaroD. Pancaro
Gabriel TapiaG. Tapia83
M
8
M
68Luca TiribocchiL. Tiribocchi
Leonardo CervantesL. Cervantes85
A
9
A
73Natale De AngelisN. De Angelis
Mariano TorrisiM. Torrisi84
A
captain10
A
76Youssef KanuY. Kanu
Hugo PazH. Paz80
A
11
A
74Albrecht NeudeckerA. Neudecker
 
Matthew CarltonM. Carlton77
D
12
M
66Rodolphe DouchezR. Douchez
Tomas ReisT. Reis66
M
13
D
68Leonardo MolinaL. Molina
Jean BagnonJ. Bagnon81
A
14
A
70Nicol˜ MaccaroneN. Maccarone

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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Stadio Renato Curi where Perugia play host to Empoli. A crowd of 20,125 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Perugia and Empoli are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Cristiano Semioli.


0.00
The first half starts with Empoli kicking off!
4.08
Fabian N. Mazzoli surges forward with the ball. Fabian N. Mazzoli hits a low pass to Mariano Torrisi. Mariano Torrisi shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
6.05
From the throw-in, Rodolfo Ruotolo picks out Antonino Servidei. Antonino Servidei chips the ball to his team mate, Mariano Torrisi. Mariano Torrisi whips in a cross ball towards Leonardo Cervantes. Leonardo Cervantes is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Matthias Hamann is on top of it.
8.16
Rodolfo Ruotolo comes in with a late challenge on Diaw Pancaro. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Diaw Pancaro runs off the knock.
10.36
Fabian N. Mazzoli flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Tapia controls it well on his chest. Gabriel Tapia chips the ball to his team mate, Hugo Paz. Hugo Paz shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
12.20
With a delightful solo run, Rodolfo Ruotolo stretches the opposition's defence. Seeing a gap ahead, Rodolfo Ruotolo plays the ball forward to Leonardo Cervantes who has made a great run into the box. Some silky footwork from Leonardo Cervantes provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Matthias Hamann gets down and covers it.
14.35
Antonino Servidei sees a break and surges forward. Antonino Servidei lofts in a cross ball towards Leonardo Cervantes. Leonardo Cervantes outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is tipped over by Matthias Hamann.
15.51
Gabriel Tapia takes a quick corner, playing it short to Leonardo Cervantes. Leonardo Cervantes comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
16.45
Nicola Carlo Aldegani decides to run forward with the ball. Nicola Carlo Aldegani makes a probing pass between the defence to Youssef Kanu. Youssef Kanu cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
21.18
Egill Vilhjálmsson threads a neat ball through to Leonardo Cervantes. Leonardo Cervantes threads the ball through to Hugo Paz but he's offside!
22.46
Luca Tiribocchi flicks a high pass forward. Natale De Angelis holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Natale De Angelis shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
26.34
Rodolfo Ruotolo sees Leonardo Cervantes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Leonardo Cervantes shoots from 25 yards. Matthias Hamann gets down and covers it.
28.57
Egill Vilhjálmsson flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Paz controls it well on his chest. Hugo Paz runs straight at the defence! Hugo Paz tries a spectacular strike but Matthias Hamann reads it well. Nice keeping!
32.45
Tino Ross brings the ball forward. Tino Ross flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Paz comfortably collects the pass. Hugo Paz knocks the ball to his team mate, Mariano Torrisi. Mariano Torrisi shoots from just inside the box. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
33.53
Diaw Pancaro flicks a high pass forward to Natale De Angelis who brings the ball under control. Natale De Angelis shoots from long range but Jesper Gustafsson reads it well. Good keeping!
36.30
Fabian N. Mazzoli threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Tapia. Gabriel Tapia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hugo Paz. Hugo Paz tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
42.58
Carmelo Cruz comes in with a late challenge on Hugo Paz. Carmelo Cruz is given a warning by the referee! Hugo Paz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Tino Ross barges into Natale De Angelis. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Natale De Angelis runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Perugia appear unchanged since the first half. Empoli also appear unchanged since the first half. The Empoli players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Perugia kick off!
47.24
Carmelo Cruz makes a probing pass to Edmundo Ibanez. Edmundo Ibanez threads a neat ball through to Albrecht Neudecker. Albrecht Neudecker lofts in a cross ball towards Natale De Angelis. Natale De Angelis connects with a diving header. Solid save from Jesper Gustafsson. What a great pair of hands!
49.50
Nicola Carlo Aldegani flicks a high pass forward to Youssef Kanu who brings the ball under control. Youssef Kanu makes a probing pass between the defence to Albrecht Neudecker. Albrecht Neudecker shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
53.02
Egill Vilhjálmsson flicks a high pass forward to Hugo Paz who brings the ball under control. Hugo Paz makes a probing pass to Mariano Torrisi but he's offside!
54.44
Fabian N. Mazzoli plays the ball forward to Egill Vilhjálmsson. With imagination, Egill Vilhjálmsson plays the ball forward to Mariano Torrisi. Mariano Torrisi lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Paz. Hugo Paz makes a convincing header. It's miles wide!
57.15
With a delightful solo run, Antonino Servidei stretches the opposition's defence. Antonino Servidei edges inside the box! Antonino Servidei shoots from just inside the box. Matthias Hamann gets down and covers it.
59.39
Fabian N. Mazzoli hits a low pass to Egill Vilhjálmsson. Egill Vilhjálmsson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mariano Torrisi. Mariano Torrisi knocks the ball forward to Leonardo Cervantes but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
60.01
Empoli have made a substitution with Leonardo Molina replacing Edmundo Ibanez .
61.09
Rodolfo Ruotolo threads the ball through to Leonardo Cervantes. Leonardo Cervantes lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Paz. Hugo Paz makes a looping header on goal but somehow Matthias Hamann manages to keep it out.
67.41
Rodolfo Ruotolo threads a neat ball through to Mariano Torrisi. Mariano Torrisi lofts in a cross ball towards Leonardo Cervantes. Leonardo Cervantes makes a looping header on goal but is denied by Matthias Hamann. Excellent save.
69.00
Carmelo Cruz knocks the ball forward to Leonardo Molina. Leonardo Molina makes a probing pass to Youssef Kanu. Youssef Kanu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Natale De Angelis but the linesman indicates offside!
73.25
Rodolfo Ruotolo flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Paz collects the pass. Hugo Paz cuts inside the box! Hugo Paz comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's there!! Matthias Hamann has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
77.10
Empoli have made a substitution with Rodolphe Douchez replacing Carmelo Cruz .
78.17
Gilles Duberry flicks a high pass forward to Nicola Carlo Aldegani who brings the ball under control. Nicola Carlo Aldegani knocks the ball to his team mate, Natale De Angelis. Natale De Angelis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fabian N. Mazzoli.
79.44
Fabian N. Mazzoli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Tapia. Gabriel Tapia flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Paz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hugo Paz lofts in a cross ball towards Leonardo Cervantes. Leonardo Cervantes heads the ball goalwards but Matthias Hamann is on top of his game. Nice save!
83.18
Egill Vilhjálmsson runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Egill Vilhjálmsson lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Paz. Hugo Paz flicks the ball with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
84.52
Antonino Servidei flicks a high pass forward to Mariano Torrisi who brings the ball under control. Mariano Torrisi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Matthias Hamann comfortably smothers it!
87.25
Egill Vilhjálmsson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mariano Torrisi. Mariano Torrisi shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
89.12
With imagination, Antonino Servidei laces a weighted ball forward to Mariano Torrisi. Mariano Torrisi kicks a strong pass forward to Hugo Paz but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Perugia

Empoli
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
13
3
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
4
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
67.1%
32.9%
Play Area
22.4%
43.5%
34.1%

Scorers
Hugo Paz 73

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Matthias Hamann of Empoli

Match Ratings