Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stadio Mario Rigamonti where Brescia play host to Empoli. A crowd of 7,927 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Brescia and Empoli are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Fabio Mazzi.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Brescia and Empoli are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Fabio Mazzi.
0.00
Brescia get the match underway!
2.42
Yuri Scienza threads the ball through to Scott Moore. Scott Moore controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexander Tolley. Alexander Tolley shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
3.54
Abel Barros passes the ball forward to Nwankwo Moss. Nwankwo Moss finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
4.25
Marvin Smit chips the ball to his team mate, Nicol˜ Fontana. Nicol˜ Fontana lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Tolley. Alexander Tolley makes a convincing header. Mattia Sogliano steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
6.49
Gianfranco Davanzante threads a neat ball through to Erwan Papin. With a delightful solo run, Erwan Papin stretches the opposition's defence. Erwan Papin skips past Pier G. Altomare! Erwan Papin makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Zerbini Baiano manages to keep it out.
8.57
Marco Calori sees Alexander Tolley in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alexander Tolley knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pier G. Altomare.
12.25
Yuri Scienza threads a neat ball through to Marvin Smit. Marvin Smit makes a probing pass to Nicol˜ Fontana. Nicol˜ Fontana puts a great ball through. Alexander Tolley runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
14.01
Marvin Smit makes a simple pass to Adelmajid Mboma. Adelmajid Mboma passes the ball forward to Nicol˜ Fontana. Benito Guzzo hacks Nicol˜ Fontana from behind! Nicol˜ Fontana appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
15.45
Benito Guzzo flicks the ball to his team mate, Abel Barros. Abel Barros sees Neil Mcinnes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Mcinnes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Alessandro Cannarsa manages to keep it out.
22.21
Niccol˜ Siviglia runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Niccol˜ Siviglia lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Mcinnes. Neil Mcinnes finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Alessandro Cannarsa with no chance!! Goal for Empoli!
26.18
Erwan Papin threads a neat ball through to Adelmajid Mboma. Adelmajid Mboma knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Benito Guzzo.
34.40
Duccio Russo makes a high pass forward. Neil Mcinnes shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Neil Mcinnes lofts in a cross ball towards Nwankwo Moss. Nwankwo Moss powers a header at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
38.57
Yuri Scienza threads a neat ball through to Erwan Papin. Erwan Papin flicks a high pass forward to Nicol˜ Fontana who brings the ball under control. Nicol˜ Fontana makes a defence splitting pass to Alexander Tolley. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Alexander Tolley provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The keeper, Zerbini Baiano, sees it late!! Goal for Brescia!
44.24
Scott Moore plays the ball forward to Alexander Tolley. Alexander Tolley shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Brescia appear unchanged since the first half. Empoli also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Empoli kick off and get the second half underway!
48.47
Marcel Hollmer makes a simple pass to Nelson van den Heuvel. Nelson van den Heuvel knocks in a cross ball towards Nwankwo Moss. Nwankwo Moss rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Alessandro Cannarsa is on top of it.
53.02
Pier G. Altomare makes a simple pass to Niccol˜ Siviglia. Niccol˜ Siviglia knocks the ball forward to Nelson van den Heuvel. Nelson van den Heuvel cuts inside the box! Nelson van den Heuvel takes a shot at goal but Alessandro Cannarsa is on top of it.
54.01
Gianfranco Davanzante flicks a high ball forward to Marco Calori who takes it down. Marco Calori makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicol˜ Fontana. Nicol˜ Fontana shoots from long range. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
60.07
Brescia have made a substitution with Ottavio Zerbini replacing Yuri Scienza .
66.47
Pier G. Altomare hits a long diagonal ball forward. Neil Mcinnes advances inside the box! Neil Mcinnes muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Alessandro Cannarsa gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
67.31
Brescia are in full control of this game.
75.03
Mattia Sogliano controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcel Hollmer. Marcel Hollmer surges forward with the ball. Marcel Hollmer makes a great pass forward. Neil Mcinnes runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
77.52
Brescia have made 2 substitutions with Sandro Baronchelli replacing Erwan Papin and Daniel Postiga replacing Adelmajid Mboma .
83.54
Marcel Hollmer brings the ball forward. Marcel Hollmer shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
84.14
Ottavio Zerbini clumsily knocks into Nwankwo Moss. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nwankwo Moss gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.2%
40.8%
Play Area
25%
48.7%
26.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nicol˜ Fontana of Brescia |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alessandro Cannarsa (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Gianfranco Davanzante (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Yuri Scienza (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Graziano Bennardo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Marvin Smit (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Marco Calori (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Erwan Papin (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Scott Moore (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Adelmajid Mboma (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alexander Tolley (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 11. | Nicol˜ Fontana (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 12. | Ottavio Zerbini (ATT) | ![]() | 5 |
| 13. | Sandro Baronchelli (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Daniel Postiga (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Zerbini Baiano (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Benito Guzzo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Pier G. Altomare (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Mattia Sogliano (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Abel Barros (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Duccio Russo (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Marcel Hollmer (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Niccol˜ Siviglia (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Nwankwo Moss (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nelson van den Heuvel (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Neil Mcinnes (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 12. | Dayo Zanetti (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Lamberto Capone (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Mauro Pagano (ATT) | 0 | |











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