Match Report


EmpoliEmpoli     TernanaTernana
Simon GortonSimon Gorton Computer Player Computer Player
Fabio TudorF. Tudor81
G
1
G
81Manfa BoghossianM. Boghossian
Oleg WalkerO. Walker70
D
2
D
75Fabio LuisoF. Luiso
Leonardo MolinaL. Molina68
D
captain3
D
75Michele MelisM. Melis
Carmelo CruzC. Cruz71
D
4
D
73Duccio MontesantoD. Montesanto
Diaw PancaroD. Pancaro71
M
5captain
M
71Oscar Jr. Di MeglioO. Di Meglio
Nicola Carlo AldeganiN. Aldegani72
M
6
M
66Vito SilenziV. Silenzi
Paolo GalliP. Galli79
M
7
M
66Arnauld CampolonghiA. Campolonghi
Pierluigi PieriP. Pieri69
M
8
M
65Frederico CamposF. Campos
Natale De AngelisN. De Angelis74
A
9
A
80Jose Fortes CamachoJ. Camacho
Youssef KanuY. Kanu76
A
10
A
66Vinicio E. PellissierV. Pellissier
Albrecht NeudeckerA. Neudecker74
A
11
A
62Pierpaolo AntonioliP. Antonioli
 
Rodolphe DouchezR. Douchez67
M
12
D
66Rio BenaliR. Benali
Gilles DuberryG. Duberry66
D
13
D
62Wout Van GesselW. Van Gessel
Oscar Jr. ParisiO. Parisi51
A
14
G
58Pierpaolo PoliP. Poli

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stadio C. Castellani where Empoli play host to Ternana. A crowd of 19,131 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Empoli and Ternana are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Anastasi.


0.00
Ternana kick off!
4.29
Oleg Walker makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paolo Galli. Paolo Galli sees a break and surges forward. Paolo Galli controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Manfa Boghossian.
6.11
Vito Silenzi chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Camacho. Jose Fortes Camacho knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Vinicio E. Pellissier is offside!
8.10
Oleg Walker flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Galli controls it well on his chest. Paolo Galli threads a neat ball through to Youssef Kanu. Youssef Kanu plays a one-two with Natale De Angelis and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Youssef Kanu provides some space. He shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
10.37
Carmelo Cruz passes the ball forward to Nicola Carlo Aldegani. Nicola Carlo Aldegani sees Albrecht Neudecker in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Albrecht Neudecker whips in a cross ball towards Youssef Kanu. Youssef Kanu beats his man to it with a header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
12.52
Pierluigi Pieri flicks a high ball forward to Albrecht Neudecker who takes it down. Albrecht Neudecker tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
15.10
Carmelo Cruz knocks the ball forward to Pierluigi Pieri. With a delightful solo run, Pierluigi Pieri stretches the opposition's defence. Pierluigi Pieri tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
20.45
Duccio Montesanto barges into Youssef Kanu. The referee brings Duccio Montesanto to one side and gives him a warning! Youssef Kanu hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.34
With some swift thinking, Duccio Montesanto plays the ball forward to Frederico Campos. Frederico Campos flicks a high pass forward. Vinicio E. Pellissier holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Vinicio E. Pellissier shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
27.50
Nicola Carlo Aldegani sees Youssef Kanu in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Youssef Kanu knocks the ball forward to Albrecht Neudecker but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
28.25
Duccio Montesanto sees a break and surges forward. Duccio Montesanto flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Camacho. Jose Fortes Camacho makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Vinicio E. Pellissier. Vinicio E. Pellissier cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Fabio Tudor manages to keep it out.
30.51
Paolo Galli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Youssef Kanu. Youssef Kanu shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
32.45
Vito Silenzi threads a neat ball through to Pierpaolo Antonioli. Pierpaolo Antonioli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.45
Nicola Carlo Aldegani hits a low pass to Albrecht Neudecker. Albrecht Neudecker plays a quick one-two with Natale De Angelis and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Albrecht Neudecker provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Manfa Boghossian gets down and covers it.
39.33
Pierluigi Pieri threads the ball through to Albrecht Neudecker. Albrecht Neudecker shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
42.47
Diaw Pancaro chips the ball to his team mate, Natale De Angelis. Natale De Angelis cuts inside the box! Fabio Luiso clumsily knocks into Natale De Angelis. Natale De Angelis appeals for a penalty! Given!!
42.47
The referee points to the spot..
43.19
Natale De Angelis takes a slow run up. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
44.18
Frederico Campos chips the ball to his team mate, Vinicio E. Pellissier. Vinicio E. Pellissier knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Empoli appear unchanged since the first half. Ternana also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Empoli kicking off!
49.58
Duccio Montesanto takes it forward alone. Duccio Montesanto sees Pierpaolo Antonioli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pierpaolo Antonioli shoots from distance but somehow Fabio Tudor manages to keep it out.
53.20
Jose Fortes Camacho catches Leonardo Molina on the ankles. Jose Fortes Camacho is warned by the referee! Leonardo Molina grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
60.39
Empoli have made a substitution with Gilles Duberry replacing Diaw Pancaro .
66.20
Carmelo Cruz makes a strong solo run forward. Carmelo Cruz threads the ball through to Natale De Angelis. Natale De Angelis plays a quick one-two with Albrecht Neudecker and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Natale De Angelis provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
71.02
Paolo Galli clumsily knocks into Fabio Luiso. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Fabio Luiso stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.34
Vito Silenzi flicks a high pass forward. Vinicio E. Pellissier holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Vinicio E. Pellissier shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
77.45
Empoli have made 2 substitutions with Rodolphe Douchez replacing Leonardo Molina and Oscar Jr. Parisi replacing Natale De Angelis .
78.48
Oscar Jr. Di Meglio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vinicio E. Pellissier. Vinicio E. Pellissier knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Camacho. Jose Fortes Camacho gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Wonderful reactions from Fabio Tudor keeps it out!
83.42
Fabio Luiso chips the ball to his team mate, Arnauld Campolonghi. Arnauld Campolonghi makes a probing pass to Pierpaolo Antonioli. Pierpaolo Antonioli shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
84.24
Duccio Montesanto lofts the ball long. Pierpaolo Antonioli shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
87.18
Without breaking stride, Carmelo Cruz plays the ball forward to Pierluigi Pieri. Pierluigi Pieri darts forward. Pierluigi Pieri whips in a cross ball towards Albrecht Neudecker. Albrecht Neudecker connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Empoli

Ternana
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.8%
42.2%
Play Area
28.9%
38.6%
32.5%

Scorers
Pierluigi Pieri 15
Natale De Angelis 43 (p), 66
Albrecht Neudecker 87

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Pierluigi Pieri of Empoli

Match Ratings