Match Report
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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky 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 poor 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 Giovanni Citterio.
The pitch is in poor 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 Giovanni Citterio.
0.00
0-0Empoli kick off and get the match underway!
3.13
0-0Simion Dalakis threads a neat ball through to Fabio Tramezzani. Fabio Tramezzani knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fabio Tudor who gathers it comfortably.
14.21
0-0Jean-Guy Vanvynckt knocks the ball to his team mate, Brenny Hansma. Brenny Hansma whips in a cross ball towards Fabio Tramezzani. Fabio Tramezzani outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Fabio Tudor didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
21.35
0-0Gianmarco Nicola lofts the ball long. Brenny Hansma shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
22.31
0-1Jean-Guy Vanvynckt flicks a high pass forward. Dmitri Karpin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dmitri Karpin advances inside the box! Dmitri Karpin muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Fabio Tudor is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
26.04
Jean-Guy Vanvynckt flicks a high ball forward to Dmitri Karpin who takes it down. Dmitri Karpin lofts in a cross ball towards Brenny Hansma. Brenny Hansma beats his man to it with a header. Fabio Tudor manages to gather it easily.
28.44
0-1Carmelo Cruz barges into Fabio Tramezzani. Carmelo Cruz is warned by the referee! Fabio Tramezzani hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.12
Jean-Guy Vanvynckt hacks Diaw Pancaro from behind! The referee brings Jean-Guy Vanvynckt to one side and gives him a warning! Diaw Pancaro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.31
Paolo Galli runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Paolo Galli sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Benjamin Souza smothers it!
36.01
0-1Carmelo Cruz catches Dmitri Karpin on the ankles. The referee calls over Carmelo Cruz and shows him a yellow card! Dmitri Karpin stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.45
Nicola Carlo Aldegani sees Albrecht Neudecker in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Albrecht Neudecker whips in a cross ball towards Natale De Angelis. Natale De Angelis is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Benjamin Souza with no chance!! Goal for Empoli!
42.15
Nicola Carlo Aldegani clumsily knocks into Giulio Castelli. The referee calls over Nicola Carlo Aldegani and shows him a yellow card! Giulio Castelli runs off the knock.
45.00
Dragan Zilic chips the ball to his team mate, Jean-Guy Vanvynckt. Jean-Guy Vanvynckt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brenny Hansma. Brenny Hansma whips in a cross ball towards Fabio Tramezzani. Fabio Tramezzani connects with a diving header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
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 also appear unchanged since the first half. The Sampdoria players seem much more motivated whilst the Empoli players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Sampdoria get the second half underway!
48.33
Giulio Castelli flicks a high ball forward to Fabio Tramezzani who takes it down. Fabio Tramezzani shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
49.23
1-1Giulio Castelli makes a simple pass to Brenny Hansma. Brenny Hansma plays a sublime one-two with Fabio Tramezzani and races in on goal... Brenny Hansma rockets a shot on goal. Oleg Walker steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
51.21
1-1Jean-Guy Vanvynckt makes a beautiful solo run. Jean-Guy Vanvynckt lofts in a cross ball towards Dmitri Karpin. Oleg Walker comes in with a late challenge on Dmitri Karpin. Dmitri Karpin appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
53.31
Nicola Carlo Aldegani knocks the ball to his team mate, Natale De Angelis. Natale De Angelis shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
59.55
Benito Carrera knocks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Guy Vanvynckt. Jean-Guy Vanvynckt threads a neat ball through to Brenny Hansma. Brenny Hansma shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Fabio Tudor. Excellent save.
60.00
1-1Empoli have made a substitution with Leonardo Molina replacing Diaw Pancaro .Sampdoria have made 2 substitutions with Cristi Savu replacing Giulio Castelli and Arturo Greco replacing Fabio Tramezzani .
63.53
Nicola Carlo Aldegani flicks a high ball forward to Natale De Angelis who takes it down. Natale De Angelis shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Benjamin Souza.
65.10
1-1Pierluigi Pieri takes a quick corner, playing it short to Leonardo Molina. Leonardo Molina knocks the ball into the box. Benjamin Souza punches the ball out of the danger area!
69.20
Dragan Zilic catches Natale De Angelis on the ankles. Dragan Zilic is warned by the referee! Natale De Angelis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.08
Cristi Savu passes the ball forward to Dmitri Karpin. Dmitri Karpin knocks in a cross ball towards Arturo Greco. Arturo Greco knocks the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Gilles Duberry happens to be in the right place to block it.
73.53
Simion Dalakis chips the ball to his team mate, Brenny Hansma. Brenny Hansma knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.13
Empoli have made a substitution with Rodolphe Douchez replacing Carmelo Cruz .
78.20
Benito Carrera flicks a high pass forward. Cristi Savu collects the pass. Cristi Savu flicks a high pass forward. Dmitri Karpin collects the pass. Dmitri Karpin finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Fabio Tudor. What a great pair of hands!
85.07
Jean-Guy Vanvynckt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brenny Hansma. Brenny Hansma whips in a cross ball towards Arturo Greco. Arturo Greco makes a deft header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
10
Shots off Target
0
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.2%
56.8%
Play Area
32.4%
45.9%
21.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Dmitri Karpin of Sampdoria |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Fabio Tudor (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Oleg Walker (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Carmelo Cruz (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Gilles Duberry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Diaw Pancaro (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nicola Carlo Aldegani (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Paolo Galli (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Pierluigi Pieri (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Natale De Angelis (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Youssef Kanu (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Albrecht Neudecker (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Rodolphe Douchez (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Leonardo Molina (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Oscar Jr. Parisi (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Benjamin Souza (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Dragan Zilic (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gianmarco Nicola (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Oscar Banuelos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Benito Carrera (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Simion Dalakis (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Giulio Castelli (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jean-Guy Vanvynckt (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Fabio Tramezzani (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Dmitri Karpin (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Brenny Hansma (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Mark Bresciano (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Cristi Savu (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Arturo Greco (ATT) | | 8 |