Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio C. Castellani where Empoli play host to Inter Milan. A crowd of 8,190 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Empoli are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Inter Milan appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Empoli are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Inter Milan appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
0.00
0-0Inter Milan kick off!
3.08
0-0Marco Aliyu makes a probing pass to Manuele Pandolfi. Manuele Pandolfi goes all the way! Manuele Pandolfi cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Alfredo Mazzoleni easily smothers it!
4.55
0-0Manuele Pandolfi comes in with a late challenge on Marino Belleri. The referee calls over Manuele Pandolfi and shows him a yellow card! Marino Belleri hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.44
0-0Marino Belleri hacks Samir Meyer from behind! The referee calls over Marino Belleri and warns him to calm down! Samir Meyer runs off the knock.
14.42
0-0Christian Karembeu chips the ball to his team mate, Manuele Pandolfi. Manuele Pandolfi lofts in a cross ball towards Samir Meyer. Samir Meyer heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
15.13
Marco Aliyu controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Manuele Pandolfi. Manuele Pandolfi shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
33.25
0-0Empoli are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Inter Milan's defence.
36.21
0-0Oscar Italiano passes the ball forward to Mirco Bellavista. Mirco Bellavista knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.17
Renzo Favalli barges into Mirco Bellavista. Renzo Favalli is given a warning by the referee! Mirco Bellavista hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.05
Giancarlo Lo Gatto makes a simple pass to Samir Meyer. Samir Meyer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
42.33
Armando Milanese controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicola C. Veronese. Nicola C. Veronese kicks a strong pass forward to Mirco Bellavista. Mirco Bellavista knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Renzo Favalli.
44.17
Attilio Croce takes it forward alone. Attilio Croce deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mirco Bellavista. Mirco Bellavista shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
0-1Christian Karembeu brings the ball forward. Christian Karembeu knocks in a cross ball towards Manuele Pandolfi. Manuele Pandolfi connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Empoli get the second half underway!
48.35
Armando Milanese threads the ball through to Oscar Italiano. Oscar Italiano takes it forward alone. Oscar Italiano controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Sieb Denneboom manages to gather it comfortably.
53.24
Cataldo Petruzzi threads the ball through to Manuele Pandolfi. Manuele Pandolfi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marino Belleri.
55.06
Marco Aliyu brings the ball forward. Marco Aliyu knocks in a cross ball towards Manuele Pandolfi. Manuele Pandolfi is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
57.29
Marco Aliyu chips the ball to his team mate, Samir Meyer. Samir Meyer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.58
0-1Nicola C. Veronese makes a probing pass to Matjaz Simic. Matjaz Simic makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mirco Bellavista but he's offside!
66.58
Giancarlo Lo Gatto chips the ball to his team mate, Manuele Pandolfi. Manuele Pandolfi shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
72.37
Christian Karembeu makes a simple pass to Samir Meyer. Samir Meyer lofts in a cross ball towards Manuele Pandolfi. Manuele Pandolfi heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
73.16
Mirko Bennardo makes a simple pass to Manuele Pandolfi. Manuele Pandolfi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
75.52
Cataldo Petruzzi knocks the ball to his team mate, Samir Meyer. Samir Meyer lofts in a cross ball towards Manuele Pandolfi. Manuele Pandolfi flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
78.58
Marco Aliyu makes a beautiful solo run. Marco Aliyu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.26
Giancarlo Lo Gatto makes a probing pass to Manuele Pandolfi. Manuele Pandolfi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
84.49
Marco Aliyu threads the ball through to Manuele Pandolfi. Manuele Pandolfi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alfredo Mazzoleni who gathers it comfortably.
87.47
Maurizio Croce makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Giancarlo Lo Gatto. Giancarlo Lo Gatto makes a probing pass to Samir Meyer. Samir Meyer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alfredo Mazzoleni who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Attilio Croce makes a probing pass to Alessio Orlando. Alessio Orlando deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mirco Bellavista. Mirco Bellavista plays a perfect one-two with Matjaz Simic and rushes in on goal... Mirco Bellavista shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
2
9
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
30.6%
49.4%
20%
Scorers