Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Stadio C. Castellani where Empoli play host to Siena. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Empoli and Siena are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Cristian Scoponi.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Empoli and Siena are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Cristian Scoponi.
0.00
0-0Empoli kick off and get the first half underway!
6.38
0-0Oleg Walker chips the ball to his team mate, Nicola Carlo Aldegani. Nicola Carlo Aldegani flicks a high ball forward to Youssef Kanu who takes it down. Youssef Kanu lofts in a cross ball towards Natale De Angelis. Natale De Angelis makes a deft header but is denied by Danny Pennant. Excellent block.
8.27
0-0With imagination, Danny Pennant plays the ball forward to Yuri Netto. Yuri Netto threads a neat ball through to Igor Netto. Igor Netto whips in a cross ball towards Giovanni M. Marangon. Giovanni M. Marangon flicks the ball with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
12.26
0-0Angelo Italiano makes a simple pass to Giovanni M. Marangon. Giovanni M. Marangon shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Fabio Tudor.
13.45
0-0Yuri Netto takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Diaw Pancaro gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
16.51
Diaw Pancaro hits a low pass to Youssef Kanu. Youssef Kanu plays a quick one-two with Natale De Angelis and rushes in on goal... Youssef Kanu rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
18.53
0-0Nicola Carlo Aldegani barges into Angelo Italiano. Nicola Carlo Aldegani is shown the yellow card! Angelo Italiano carries on, but is struggling a bit.
20.46
0-1Igor Kanchelskis flicks a high ball forward to Yuri Netto who gracefully takes it down. Yuri Netto makes a simple pass to David Hamann. David Hamann lofts in a cross ball towards Giovanni M. Marangon. Giovanni M. Marangon connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
26.56
Nicola Carlo Aldegani makes a simple pass to Natale De Angelis. Natale De Angelis knocks in a cross ball towards Youssef Kanu. Youssef Kanu whips the ball goalwards with his head. Youssef Kanu scores for Empoli!!
30.54
Yuri Netto threads a neat ball through to Igor Netto. Igor Netto finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
33.13
Angelo Italiano knocks the ball forward to Giovanni M. Marangon. Giovanni M. Marangon shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
34.18
Diaw Pancaro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Youssef Kanu. Youssef Kanu plays a one-two with Natale De Angelis and advances towards the goal... Youssef Kanu cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is deflected wide by Igor Kanchelskis.
35.15
1-1Pierluigi Pieri takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Carmelo Cruz makes some space for himself and shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
36.40
1-1Igor Netto catches Leonardo Molina on the ankles. Igor Netto is shown the yellow card! Leonardo Molina hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.28
Nicola Carlo Aldegani flicks a high ball forward to Natale De Angelis who takes it down. Natale De Angelis plays a quick one-two with Albrecht Neudecker and rushes in on goal... Natale De Angelis cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
42.56
1-1Diaw Pancaro barges into Ramiro Álvarez. The referee warns Diaw Pancaro to calm down! Ramiro Álvarez runs off the knock.
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. Siena also appear unchanged since the first half. The Siena players seem much more motivated whilst the Empoli players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Siena kick off and get the second half underway!
48.03
1-1Hibiki Watanabe flicks a high pass forward to Giovanni M. Marangon who brings the ball under control. Giovanni M. Marangon knocks the ball forward to David Hamann but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
49.20
Igor Kanchelskis chips the ball to his team mate, Hibiki Watanabe. Hibiki Watanabe controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Igor Netto. Igor Netto lofts in a cross ball towards Giovanni M. Marangon. Giovanni M. Marangon is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Fabio Tudor manages to gather it comfortably.
51.47
Seeing a gap ahead, Angelo Italiano plays the ball forward to Igor Netto. Igor Netto sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
54.58
Carmelo Cruz catches Yuri Netto on the ankles. The referee calls over Carmelo Cruz and warns him to calm down! Yuri Netto runs off the knock.
59.06
1-1Yuri Netto threads the ball through to David Hamann. David Hamann knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Leonardo Molina.
60.28
1-1Empoli have made a substitution with Gilles Duberry replacing Rodolphe Douchez .
63.07
Hibiki Watanabe runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Hibiki Watanabe knocks the ball forward, putting David Hamann through on goal. David Hamann strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but is denied by Leonardo Molina. Excellent block.
65.12
Carmelo Cruz surges forward with the ball. Carmelo Cruz flicks a high pass forward. Albrecht Neudecker collects the pass. Albrecht Neudecker plays a one-two with Natale De Angelis and rushes in on goal... Albrecht Neudecker shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
69.08
Diaw Pancaro flicks a high pass forward. Youssef Kanu collects the pass. Youssef Kanu sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
71.45
Igor Kanchelskis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Yuri Netto. Yuri Netto flicks a high pass forward. Igor Netto holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Igor Netto knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Leonardo Molina.
75.18
Hibiki Watanabe knocks the ball to his team mate, Giovanni M. Marangon. Giovanni M. Marangon hits a low pass to David Hamann. David Hamann cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Fabio Tudor manages to gather it effortlessly.
77.07
Empoli have made a substitution with Oscar Jr. Parisi replacing Oleg Walker .
78.17
Hibiki Watanabe flicks the ball to his team mate, Igor Netto. Igor Netto controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Fabio Tudor. Excellent save.
81.19
Ramiro Álvarez sees Giovanni M. Marangon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Giovanni M. Marangon lofts in a cross ball towards Igor Netto. Igor Netto is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent block by Carmelo Cruz!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
10
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
38.8%
61.3%
Play Area
31.2%
46.2%
22.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Fabio Tudor of Empoli |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Fabio Tudor (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Leonardo Molina (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Oleg Walker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Carmelo Cruz (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Rodolphe Douchez (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nicola Carlo Aldegani (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Diaw Pancaro (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Pierluigi Pieri (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Natale De Angelis (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Youssef Kanu (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Albrecht Neudecker (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Oscar Jr. Parisi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Gilles Duberry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Cesare Firmani (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Arturo Cervantes (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Igor Kanchelskis (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Michael Seiter (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Danny Pennant (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ramiro Álvarez (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Yuri Netto (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Hibiki Watanabe (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Angelo Italiano (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | David Hamann (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Igor Netto (ATT) | | 6 |
| 11. | Giovanni M. Marangon (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Juan Gil (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Yuri Lucenti (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Datti Mohamed Morrone (ATT) | 0 | |