Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio C. Castellani where Empoli play host to Ancona. A crowd of 8,775 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Empoli and Ancona are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Empoli and Ancona are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Ancona kick off!
3.48
0-0Alessio Orlando controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mirco Bellavista. Mirco Bellavista knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.31
0-0Alessio Orlando comes in with a late challenge on Giuliano Oshadogan. The referee calls over Alessio Orlando and shows him a yellow card! Giuliano Oshadogan runs off the knock.
10.11
0-0Callum Greig makes a probing pass to Rosario Zanutta. Rosario Zanutta makes a probing pass to Danilo Natali but he's offside!
15.03
Rosario Zanutta catches Attilio Croce on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Attilio Croce stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.54
Danilo Natali catches Armando Milanese on the ankles. Danilo Natali is shown the yellow card! Armando Milanese runs off the knock.
27.43
0-1Jonathan Giampà makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rosario Zanutta. Rosario Zanutta tries a spectacular long range effort. What a cracker!! Alfredo Mazzoleni had no chance!! Goal for Ancona!
34.27
Oscar Italiano knocks the ball to his team mate, Matjaz Simic. Matjaz Simic goes all the way! Matjaz Simic cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
42.52
Oscar Italiano barges into Jonathan Giampà. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jonathan Giampà stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
1-1Oscar Italiano makes a probing pass to Mirco Bellavista. Mirco Bellavista lofts in a cross ball towards Matjaz Simic. Matjaz Simic directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Empoli kick off!
48.57
1-1Jonathan Giampà knocks the ball forward to Danilo Natali. Danilo Natali shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Alfredo Mazzoleni manages to gather it comfortably.
49.41
1-1Rosario Goretti clumsily knocks into Oscar Italiano. Rosario Goretti is given a warning by the referee! Oscar Italiano runs off the knock.
55.24
Greg Wise comes in with a late challenge on Matjaz Simic. Greg Wise is given a warning by the referee! Matjaz Simic stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.44
Arnauld Caverzan flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicola C. Veronese. Nicola C. Veronese makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mirco Bellavista. Mirco Bellavista finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
73.05
Filippo Danotti advances with the ball. Filippo Danotti finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
78.49
Callum Greig sees space and advances. Callum Greig plays a perfect one-two with Danilo Natali and rushes in on goal... Callum Greig cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
81.09
Andrez Bonazzoli threads the ball through to Mirco Bellavista. Mirco Bellavista goes all the way! Mirco Bellavista shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.2%
44.8%
Play Area
23.9%
52.2%
23.9%
Scorers