Match Report


EmpoliEmpoli     SienaSiena
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Zerbini BaianoZ. Baiano57
G
captain1
G
70Datti Mohamed Del PreteD. Del Prete
Benito GuzzoB. Guzzo76
D
2
D
62Samuele FranzoneS. Franzone
Pier G. AltomareP. Altomare63
D
3
D
57Felice RocchiF. Rocchi
Mattia SoglianoM. Sogliano60
D
4
D
52Carmine SannaC. Sanna
Abel BarrosA. Barros70
M
5captain
D
50Salvatore ZanettiS. Zanetti
Duccio RussoD. Russo63
M
6
M
71Uwe LittbarskiU. Littbarski
Marcel HollmerM. Hollmer62
M
7
M
63Natale RossittoN. Rossitto
Niccol˜ SivigliaN. Siviglia58
M
8
M
54Vinicio E. MonacoV. Monaco
Nwankwo MossN. Moss66
A
9
M
53Amedeo AbbruscatoA. Abbruscato
Nelson van den HeuvelN. van den Heuvel61
A
10
A
68Pascal HamannP. Hamann
Neil McinnesN. Mcinnes58
A
11
A
55Manuel FacciM. Facci
 
Dayo ZanettiD. Zanetti58
D
12
G
61Pierluigi GelsiP. Gelsi
Lamberto CaponeL. Capone51
A
13
M
53Oscar Jr. Di VicinoO. Di Vicino
Mauro PaganoM. Pagano51
A
14
M
52Enrico BenussiE. Benussi

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio C. Castellani where Empoli play host to Siena. A crowd of 7,611 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Empoli are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Siena appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Paolo Caputo.


0.00
Siena start the match!
2.58
With a delightful solo run, Vinicio E. Monaco stretches the opposition's defence. Vinicio E. Monaco whips in a cross ball towards Pascal Hamann. Pascal Hamann outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball takes a deflection leaving Zerbini Baiano with no chance!! Goal for Siena!
6.54
Pascal Hamann hacks Mattia Sogliano from behind! Pascal Hamann is given a warning by the referee! Mattia Sogliano hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.06
Vinicio E. Monaco takes it forward alone. Vinicio E. Monaco knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Benito Guzzo.
12.08
Marcel Hollmer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nelson van den Heuvel. Nelson van den Heuvel shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
15.38
Felice Rocchi flicks the ball to his team mate, Natale Rossitto. Natale Rossitto hits a low pass to Manuel Facci. Manuel Facci advances inside the box! Manuel Facci rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
18.39
Vinicio E. Monaco advances with the ball. Vinicio E. Monaco knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Zerbini Baiano who gathers it comfortably.
20.40
Vinicio E. Monaco passes the ball forward to Pascal Hamann. Pascal Hamann knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mattia Sogliano.
27.04
Vinicio E. Monaco catches Duccio Russo on the ankles. Vinicio E. Monaco is given a warning by the referee! Duccio Russo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.23
Vinicio E. Monaco hits a low pass to Manuel Facci. Manuel Facci knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Zerbini Baiano who gathers it comfortably.
30.31
Felice Rocchi catches Nwankwo Moss on the ankles. The referee calls over Felice Rocchi and shows him a yellow card! Nwankwo Moss stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.33
Duccio Russo takes a short throw-in bringing Abel Barros into play. Abel Barros darts forward. Abel Barros knocks in a cross ball towards Nwankwo Moss. Nwankwo Moss directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
38.01
Duccio Russo flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Mcinnes. Neil Mcinnes advances inside the box! Neil Mcinnes makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
40.53
Niccol˜ Siviglia flicks a high pass forward to Nwankwo Moss who brings the ball under control. Nwankwo Moss tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
45.00
Niccol˜ Siviglia flicks the ball to his team mate, Nelson van den Heuvel. Nelson van den Heuvel makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Neil Mcinnes. Neil Mcinnes takes a shot at goal. Magnificent block by Salvatore Zanetti!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Empoli get the second half underway!
51.10
Pier G. Altomare passes the ball forward to Abel Barros. Abel Barros makes a probing pass to Nelson van den Heuvel. Nelson van den Heuvel knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Datti Mohamed Del Prete who gathers it comfortably.
53.32
Benito Guzzo flicks a high pass forward. Niccol˜ Siviglia holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Niccol˜ Siviglia flicks a high pass forward. Nelson van den Heuvel controls it well on his chest. Nelson van den Heuvel sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Datti Mohamed Del Prete easily smothers it!
54.09
Amedeo Abbruscato flicks a high pass forward. Manuel Facci holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Manuel Facci plays a one-two with Pascal Hamann and rushes in on goal... Manuel Facci looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's there!! Zerbini Baiano has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
61.37
Carmine Sanna sees space and advances. Carmine Sanna flicks a high pass forward to Pascal Hamann who brings the ball under control. Pascal Hamann shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Zerbini Baiano manages to gather it comfortably.
79.06
Amedeo Abbruscato decides to run forward with the ball. Amedeo Abbruscato knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.11
Abel Barros receives the ball from a throw-in from Niccol˜ Siviglia. Abel Barros knocks the ball forward to Nelson van den Heuvel. Nelson van den Heuvel plays a one-two with Nwankwo Moss and advances towards the goal... Carmine Sanna comes in with a late challenge on Nelson van den Heuvel. Penalty not given!!
84.58
Mattia Sogliano flicks a high pass forward to Duccio Russo who brings the ball under control. Duccio Russo changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Duccio Russo tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
85.33
Benito Guzzo sees Duccio Russo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duccio Russo makes a simple pass to Nwankwo Moss. Nwankwo Moss makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Mcinnes but he's offside!
87.33
Vinicio E. Monaco surges forward with the ball. Vinicio E. Monaco tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
Natale Rossitto makes a probing pass to Manuel Facci. Manuel Facci controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Zerbini Baiano gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Empoli

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

Possession
51.3%
48.7%
Play Area
27.6%
46.1%
26.3%

Scorers
Nwankwo Moss 34
Pascal Hamann 3
Manuel Facci 15, 54

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Manuel Facci of Siena

Match Ratings