Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stadio C. Castellani where Empoli play host to Vicenza. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Empoli are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Vicenza appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Empoli are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Vicenza appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Vicenza kick off the first half!
4.35
0-0Alec Hopkin threads the ball through to Giampiero Domizzi. Giampiero Domizzi shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
6.10
0-0Armando Zamboni catches Amedeo Benussi on the ankles. The referee calls over Armando Zamboni and shows him a yellow card! Amedeo Benussi carries on, but is struggling a bit.
8.55
Amedeo Benussi kicks a strong pass forward to Joseph-Desire Ipoua. Joseph-Desire Ipoua sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
9.56
Eusebio Borgobello makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Amedeo Benussi. Amedeo Benussi sees space and advances. Amedeo Benussi plays a perfect one-two with Joseph-Desire Ipoua and rushes in on goal... Amedeo Benussi cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
12.59
0-0Andrez Toni advances with the ball. Andrez Toni knocks the ball forward to Corrado Sbrizzo. Corrado Sbrizzo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
15.27
Armando Zamboni threads the ball through to Martino Bellavista. Martino Bellavista controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
16.33
Edoardo Bagnacani threads the ball through to Armando Zamboni. Armando Zamboni makes a simple pass to Martino Bellavista. Martino Bellavista shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
21.33
0-0Armando Zamboni flicks the ball to his team mate, Giampiero Domizzi. Giampiero Domizzi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.17
0-0Empoli are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
27.03
Geoffroy Hugues makes a probing pass to Cristiano Simic. Cristiano Simic makes a probing pass to Martino Bellavista. Martino Bellavista knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eusebio Borgobello.
28.36
Alec Hopkin threads the ball through to Martino Bellavista. Martino Bellavista makes a simple pass to Giampiero Domizzi. Giampiero Domizzi tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
32.40
0-0Fausto Lombardo clumsily knocks into Andrez Toni. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Andrez Toni hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.05
Andrez Toni knocks the ball forward to Moreno Pagliuca. Moreno Pagliuca whips in a cross ball towards Joseph-Desire Ipoua. Joseph-Desire Ipoua flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
36.43
Walter Pinardi kicks a strong pass forward to Andrez Toni. Andrez Toni threads the ball through to Corrado Sbrizzo. Corrado Sbrizzo goes all the way! Corrado Sbrizzo shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Empoli start the second half!
49.58
Emiliano Tarantino knocks the ball forward to Armando Zamboni. Armando Zamboni makes a probing pass to Martino Bellavista. Martino Bellavista sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Alassandro Asta easily smothers it.
53.00
Martino Bellavista comes in with a late challenge on Andre Monteiro. Martino Bellavista is shown the yellow card! Andre Monteiro carries on, but is struggling a bit.
54.57
Edoardo Bagnacani knocks the ball forward to Armando Zamboni. Armando Zamboni controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martino Bellavista. Martino Bellavista goes all the way! Martino Bellavista shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Alassandro Asta is on top of it.
57.43
0-0Andrez Toni kicks a strong pass forward to Corrado Sbrizzo. Corrado Sbrizzo knocks the ball forward to Moreno Pagliuca but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
61.15
Armando Zamboni deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Giampiero Domizzi. Giampiero Domizzi lofts in a cross ball towards Martino Bellavista. Martino Bellavista is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
67.44
1-0Emiliano Tarantino knocks the ball forward to Armando Zamboni. Armando Zamboni knocks the ball to his team mate, Martino Bellavista. Martino Bellavista makes a simple pass to Giampiero Domizzi. Giampiero Domizzi tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
71.08
Walter Pinardi flicks the ball to his team mate, Andrez Toni. Andrez Toni threads the ball through to Corrado Sbrizzo. Corrado Sbrizzo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
72.47
Fausto Lombardo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martino Bellavista. Martino Bellavista shoots from distance. It's there!! Alassandro Asta has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
75.18
Emiliano Tarantino makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Armando Zamboni. Armando Zamboni flicks the ball to his team mate, Martino Bellavista. Martino Bellavista knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.46
Armando Zamboni deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Giampiero Domizzi. Giampiero Domizzi shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
84.12
Cristiano Simic surges forward with the ball. Cristiano Simic plays a perfect one-two with Giampiero Domizzi and rushes in on goal... Cristiano Simic shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Alassandro Asta.
85.08
Andre Monteiro kicks a strong pass forward to Nicola C. Di Venanzio. Nicola C. Di Venanzio passes the ball forward to Joseph-Desire Ipoua. Joseph-Desire Ipoua kicks a strong pass forward to Moreno Pagliuca but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.8%
42.2%
Play Area
27.7%
44.6%
27.7%
Scorers