Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at San Vito where Cosenza play host to Empoli. A crowd of 9,699 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Cosenza are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Empoli appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Cosenza are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Empoli appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Empoli start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.55
0-0Martin Corallo flicks the ball to his team mate, Benedetto Campedelli. Benedetto Campedelli controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
9.21
0-0Geoffroy Hugues controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alec Hopkin. Alec Hopkin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martino Bellavista. Martino Bellavista sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Barry Van Der Sleen is on top of it.
10.20
0-0Edoardo Bagnacani controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Armando Zamboni. Armando Zamboni deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martino Bellavista. Martino Bellavista knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.36
Moreno Garavelli makes a beautiful solo run. Moreno Garavelli passes the ball forward to Ruggiero Di Vaio. Ruggiero Di Vaio lofts in a cross ball towards Benedetto Campedelli. Benedetto Campedelli is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
14.42
0-0Alec Hopkin threads the ball through to Martino Bellavista. Martino Bellavista makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Giampiero Domizzi but he's offside!
20.16
Fausto Lombardo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Giampiero Domizzi. Giampiero Domizzi goes all the way! Giampiero Domizzi shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Barry Van Der Sleen!
34.04
Alec Hopkin chips the ball to his team mate, Martino Bellavista. Martino Bellavista tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
36.10
0-1Emiliano Tarantino kicks a strong pass forward to Alec Hopkin. Alec Hopkin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martino Bellavista. Martino Bellavista plays a perfect one-two with Giampiero Domizzi and rushes in on goal... Martino Bellavista rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Barry Van Der Sleen has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Cosenza kick off the second half!
47.35
Philippe Genaux flicks the ball to his team mate, Benedetto Campedelli. Benedetto Campedelli knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Amedeo Tardioli who gathers it comfortably.
57.38
Fabrizio Scarchilli chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Corallo. Martin Corallo flicks the ball to his team mate, Ruggiero Di Vaio. Ruggiero Di Vaio finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
59.39
0-1Moreno Garavelli comes in with a late challenge on Fausto Lombardo. The referee calls over Moreno Garavelli and shows him a yellow card! Fausto Lombardo runs off the knock.
61.01
0-1Cosenza are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
69.39
Cosenza are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Empoli's defence.
71.29
William Mutarelli kicks a strong pass forward to Ruggiero Di Vaio. Ruggiero Di Vaio finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.57
0-1Giampiero Domizzi comes in with a late challenge on Fabrizio Scarchilli. Giampiero Domizzi is warned by the referee! Fabrizio Scarchilli gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
75.25
Fausto Lombardo chips the ball to his team mate, Giampiero Domizzi. Giampiero Domizzi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Generoso Crippa.
78.44
Alec Hopkin makes a beautiful solo run. Alec Hopkin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
79.05
Armando Zamboni flicks the ball to his team mate, Martino Bellavista. Martino Bellavista makes a probing pass to Giampiero Domizzi but he's offside!
81.59
Riccardo Ficini passes the ball forward to Ruggiero Di Vaio. Ruggiero Di Vaio knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Amedeo Tardioli who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Riccardo Ficini makes a probing pass to Ruggiero Di Vaio. Ruggiero Di Vaio controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Amedeo Tardioli manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.3%
56.7%
Play Area
32.8%
47.8%
19.4%
Scorers