0.00 0-0

Empoli kick off!

6.30 0-0

Fabian N. Mazzoli flicks a high pass forward to Gianfranco Lamacchi who brings the ball under control. Gianfranco Lamacchi flicks a high pass forward. Jean Bagnon collects the pass. Jean Bagnon threads the ball through into the box. Hugo Paz muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!

8.04 0-0

Nicola Carlo Aldegani flicks a high pass forward to Albrecht Neudecker who brings the ball under control. Albrecht Neudecker knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fabian N. Mazzoli.

10.16 0-0

Gabriel Tapia passes the ball forward to Jean Bagnon. Jean Bagnon whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Paz. Hugo Paz finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!

14.14 0-0

Christian Sala flicks a high ball forward to Gabriel Tapia who takes it down. Gabriel Tapia threads the ball through to Jean Bagnon. Jean Bagnon knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Leonardo Molina.

15.27 0-0

Paolo Galli threads the ball through to Albrecht Neudecker. Albrecht Neudecker knocks in a cross ball towards Natale De Angelis. Natale De Angelis fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Vinicio E. Pastine picks it out of the air!

20.09 1-0

Gabriel Tapia knocks the ball to his team mate, Mark Ruscitti. Mark Ruscitti knocks in a cross ball towards Jean Bagnon. Jean Bagnon heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!

24.43 1-0

Gabriel Tapia flicks a high pass forward to Hugo Paz who brings the ball under control. Hugo Paz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.

32.42 1-0

Leonardo Molina knocks the ball forward to Diaw Pancaro. Diaw Pancaro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Albrecht Neudecker. Albrecht Neudecker advances inside the box! Albrecht Neudecker side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!

33.13 1-0

Gabriel Tapia hacks Diaw Pancaro from behind! The referee warns Gabriel Tapia to calm down! Diaw Pancaro runs off the knock.

38.34 2-0

Tino Ross flicks a high pass forward to Gabriel Tapia who brings the ball under control. Gabriel Tapia makes a probing pass to Mark Ruscitti. Mark Ruscitti knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Paz. Hugo Paz outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball takes a deflection leaving Fouad Amzine with no chance!! Goal for Perugia!

44.58 2-0

Pierluigi Pieri knocks the ball forward to Natale De Angelis. Natale De Angelis controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!

45.00 2-0

The referee whistles the end of the first half!

45.00 2-0

The whistle blows and Perugia kick off!

48.51 2-1

Seeing a gap ahead, Oleg Walker plays the ball forward to Paolo Galli. Paolo Galli knocks the ball forward to Natale De Angelis. Natale De Angelis whips in a cross ball towards Albrecht Neudecker. Albrecht Neudecker heads the ball goalwards. Albrecht Neudecker scores for Empoli!!

51.54 2-1

Gabriel Tapia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hugo Paz. Hugo Paz advances inside the box! Hugo Paz takes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!

53.29 2-1

Gabriel Tapia comes in with a late challenge on Paolo Galli. The referee brings Gabriel Tapia to one side and gives him another warning! Paolo Galli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.

54.35 2-1

Mark Ruscitti barges into Carmelo Cruz. The referee warns Mark Ruscitti to calm down! Carmelo Cruz stretches but gets up unharmed.

55.31 2-1

Nicola Carlo Aldegani flicks a high ball forward to Youssef Kanu who takes it down. Youssef Kanu threads the ball through into the box. Natale De Angelis comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Vinicio E. Pastine gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!

57.15 2-1

Nicola Carlo Aldegani sees a break and surges forward. Nicola Carlo Aldegani sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!

60.05 2-1

Empoli have made a substitution with Gilles Duberry replacing Diaw Pancaro .

66.19 2-1

Leonardo Molina flicks a high pass forward. Pierluigi Pieri controls it well on his chest. Pierluigi Pieri brings the ball forward. Pierluigi Pieri whips in a cross ball towards Youssef Kanu. Youssef Kanu directs the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!

69.22 2-1

Nicola Carlo Aldegani sees Albrecht Neudecker in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Albrecht Neudecker finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!

71.36 2-1

Pierluigi Pieri hits a low pass to Natale De Angelis. Natale De Angelis makes a great pass forward. Youssef Kanu runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!

72.34 2-1

Youssef Kanu catches Matthew Carlton on the ankles. Youssef Kanu is shown the yellow card! Matthew Carlton stretches but gets up unharmed.

73.24 2-1

Oleg Walker kicks a strong pass forward to Gilles Duberry. Gilles Duberry flicks a high ball forward to Albrecht Neudecker who takes it down. Albrecht Neudecker whips in a cross ball towards Natale De Angelis. With a superhuman jump, Natale De Angelis connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Vinicio E. Pastine is on top of it.

77.33 2-1

Empoli have made a substitution with Rodolphe Douchez replacing Leonardo Molina .

79.47 2-1

Christian Sala breaks forward. Christian Sala threads the ball through to Hugo Paz. Hugo Paz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Oleg Walker.

81.42 2-1

Carmelo Cruz flicks a high pass forward. Pierluigi Pieri holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pierluigi Pieri kicks a strong pass forward to Youssef Kanu. Youssef Kanu finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.

84.55 2-2

Rodolphe Douchez brings the ball forward. Rodolphe Douchez sees Natale De Angelis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Natale De Angelis knocks the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Neudecker. Albrecht Neudecker looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!

90.00 2-2

Gabriel Tapia knocks the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Cervantes. Leonardo Cervantes knocks in a cross ball towards Mark Ruscitti. Mark Ruscitti outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Magnificent save by Fouad Amzine!

90.00 2-2

Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!