Match Report


EmpoliEmpoli     SampdoriaSampdoria
Simon GortonSimon Gorton Will Sully Will Sully
Matthias HamannM. Hamann70
G
1
G
85Benjamin SouzaB. Souza
Stephane MagoniS. Magoni69
D
2
D
81Dragan ZilicD. Zilic
Carmelo CruzC. Cruz69
D
captain3
D
75Roberto TaddeiR. Taddei
Gilles DuberryG. Duberry65
D
4
D
70Mauro RadiceM. Radice
Edmundo IbanezE. Ibanez76
M
5
D
70Benito CarreraB. Carrera
Diaw PancaroD. Pancaro71
M
6
M
86Cristi SavuC. Savu
Nicola Carlo AldeganiN. Aldegani71
M
7captain
M
76Giulio CastelliG. Castelli
Luca TiribocchiL. Tiribocchi68
M
8
M
75Nicolas BartschN. Bartsch
Natale De AngelisN. De Angelis73
A
9
A
77Arturo GrecoA. Greco
Youssef KanuY. Kanu76
A
10
A
71Franceco MargiottaF. Margiotta
Albrecht NeudeckerA. Neudecker74
A
11
A
80Dmitri KarpinD. Karpin
 
Rodolphe DouchezR. Douchez67
M
12
D
73Gianmarco NicolaG. Nicola
Leonardo MolinaL. Molina68
D
13
M
85Simion DalakisS. Dalakis
Nicol˜ MaccaroneN. Maccarone70
A
14
A
78Fabio TramezzaniF. Tramezzani

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio C. Castellani where Empoli play host to Sampdoria. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Empoli are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sampdoria appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Alberto Di Vicino.


0.00
The first half starts with Empoli kicking off!
3.28
Carmelo Cruz hacks Dmitri Karpin from behind! The referee calls over Carmelo Cruz and warns him to calm down! Dmitri Karpin stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.08
Stephane Magoni flicks the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Ibanez. Edmundo Ibanez decides to run forward with the ball. Edmundo Ibanez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Benito Carrera.
10.25
Mauro Radice kicks a strong pass forward to Giulio Castelli. Giulio Castelli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Franceco Margiotta. Franceco Margiotta knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gilles Duberry.
12.13
Mauro Radice makes a probing pass to Cristi Savu. With a delightful solo run, Cristi Savu stretches the opposition's defence. Cristi Savu whips in a cross ball towards Franceco Margiotta. Franceco Margiotta connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Matthias Hamann effortlessly picks it out of the air!
14.56
Cristi Savu makes a probing pass to Dmitri Karpin. Dmitri Karpin shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
18.08
Luca Tiribocchi comes in with a late challenge on Cristi Savu. Luca Tiribocchi is warned by the referee! Cristi Savu hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.29
Cristi Savu flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Greco controls it well on his chest. Arturo Greco plays a one-two with Franceco Margiotta and rushes in on goal... Arturo Greco rockets a shot on goal but Matthias Hamann reads it well. Good save!
26.47
Nicolas Bartsch plays the ball forward to Dmitri Karpin. Dmitri Karpin whips in a cross ball towards Arturo Greco. Arturo Greco makes a deft header. Solid save from Matthias Hamann.
28.25
Nicola Carlo Aldegani flicks a high pass forward to Albrecht Neudecker who brings the ball under control. Albrecht Neudecker finds some space and shoots from distance but Benjamin Souza is on top of it.
30.31
Roberto Taddei barges into Albrecht Neudecker. The referee calls over Roberto Taddei and warns him to calm down! Albrecht Neudecker carries on, but is struggling a bit.
32.39
Giulio Castelli sees Arturo Greco in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Arturo Greco knocks in a cross ball towards Dmitri Karpin. Dmitri Karpin shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Matthias Hamann didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
36.09
Diaw Pancaro catches Giulio Castelli on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Giulio Castelli stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.31
Stephane Magoni knocks the ball forward to Luca Tiribocchi. Luca Tiribocchi makes a beautiful solo run. Luca Tiribocchi cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Luca Tiribocchi provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
42.42
Gilles Duberry kicks a strong pass forward to Diaw Pancaro. Diaw Pancaro sees Youssef Kanu in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Youssef Kanu runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Youssef Kanu provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
45.00
Giulio Castelli knocks the ball forward to Arturo Greco. Arturo Greco cuts inside the box! Arturo Greco makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Matthias Hamann reads it well. He makes it look easy!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Empoli appear unchanged since the first half. Sampdoria have changed their lineup with Gianmarco Nicola replacing Roberto Taddei and Simion Dalakis replacing Cristi Savu. The Sampdoria players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Sampdoria kick off the second half!
47.54
Gilles Duberry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicola Carlo Aldegani. Nicola Carlo Aldegani knocks the ball to his team mate, Youssef Kanu. Youssef Kanu makes a great pass forward. Albrecht Neudecker runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
48.10
Nicola Carlo Aldegani sees a break and surges forward. Nicola Carlo Aldegani passes the ball forward but Youssef Kanu is offside!
49.41
Nicolas Bartsch flicks a high pass forward. Franceco Margiotta collects the pass. Franceco Margiotta tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Matthias Hamann. Excellent save.
51.11
Nicola Carlo Aldegani flicks a high pass forward to Natale De Angelis who brings the ball under control. Natale De Angelis kicks a strong pass forward to Albrecht Neudecker but the referee indicates it's offside!
60.18
Empoli have made a substitution with Leonardo Molina replacing Edmundo Ibanez .Sampdoria have made a substitution with Fabio Tramezzani replacing Arturo Greco .
63.45
Stephane Magoni comes in with a late challenge on Franceco Margiotta. The referee calls over Stephane Magoni and warns him to calm down! Franceco Margiotta runs off the knock.
65.19
Simion Dalakis flicks a high ball forward to Fabio Tramezzani who takes it down. Fabio Tramezzani knocks in a cross ball towards Dmitri Karpin. Dmitri Karpin rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
73.12
Benito Carrera makes a simple pass to Simion Dalakis. Simion Dalakis passes the ball forward to Dmitri Karpin. Dmitri Karpin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matthias Hamann who gathers it comfortably.
77.22
Empoli have made a substitution with Rodolphe Douchez replacing Carmelo Cruz .
78.28
Mauro Radice decides to run forward with the ball. Mauro Radice plays the ball forward to Franceco Margiotta. Franceco Margiotta controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Dmitri Karpin through on goal. Some silky footwork from Dmitri Karpin provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's there!! Matthias Hamann has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
81.40
Mauro Radice makes a probing pass to Simion Dalakis. With some swift thinking, Simion Dalakis plays the ball forward to Dmitri Karpin. Dmitri Karpin tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Matthias Hamann!
83.11
Gianmarco Nicola knocks the ball to his team mate, Simion Dalakis. Simion Dalakis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fabio Tramezzani. Fabio Tramezzani knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.38
Simion Dalakis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dmitri Karpin. Dmitri Karpin whips in a cross ball towards Franceco Margiotta. Franceco Margiotta heads the ball goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
89.27
Diaw Pancaro hacks Giulio Castelli from behind! The referee brings Diaw Pancaro to one side and gives him a warning! Giulio Castelli stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Simion Dalakis flicks the ball to his team mate, Franceco Margiotta. Franceco Margiotta knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matthias Hamann who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Empoli

Sampdoria
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
9
Shots off Target
0
2
Offsides
4
0
Fouls
5
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
36.1%
63.9%
Play Area
31.9%
43.1%
25%

Scorers
Luca Tiribocchi 38
Youssef Kanu 42
Dmitri Karpin 65, 78

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dmitri Karpin of Sampdoria

Match Ratings