Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Oreste Granillo where Reggina play host to Empoli. A crowd of 9,104 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Reggina are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Empoli appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Reggina are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Empoli appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Reggina kicking off!
15.39
0-1Fausto Lombardo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Giampiero Domizzi. Giampiero Domizzi tries a spectacular long range effort which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
18.40
0-1Marc Gope-Fenepej flicks the ball to his team mate, Harry Sharpe. Harry Sharpe sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
21.11
0-1Marc Gope-Fenepej barges into Fausto Lombardo. The referee calls over Marc Gope-Fenepej and warns him to calm down! Fausto Lombardo runs off the knock.
27.42
0-1Marc Gope-Fenepej chips the ball to his team mate, Harry Sharpe. Harry Sharpe threads the ball through to Mauricio Cupi but he's offside!
30.28
0-1Gianfranco Giampaolo chips the ball to his team mate, Giampiero Domizzi. Giampiero Domizzi shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Stuart Hurst manages to gather it comfortably.
33.03
Damiano Monaco flicks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Cupi. Mauricio Cupi shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Empoli start the second half!
47.37
Alejandro Gainza surges forward with the ball. Alejandro Gainza shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
59.20
0-1Edoardo Bagnacani comes in with a late challenge on Harry Sharpe. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Harry Sharpe carries on, but is struggling a bit.
60.12
Jonathan De Francesco chips the ball to his team mate, Marc Gope-Fenepej. Marc Gope-Fenepej knocks the ball to his team mate, Harry Sharpe. Harry Sharpe controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Amedeo Tardioli easily smothers it!
61.21
Fausto Lombardo makes a simple pass to Giampiero Domizzi. Giampiero Domizzi plays a perfect one-two with Martino Bellavista and rushes in on goal... Giampiero Domizzi tries a spectacular strike but somehow Stuart Hurst manages to keep it out.
63.52
Damiano Monaco flicks the ball to his team mate, Harry Sharpe. Harry Sharpe whips in a cross ball towards Mauricio Cupi. Mauricio Cupi is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Amedeo Tardioli had no chance!! Goal for Reggina!
69.36
Raul Gorgone takes it forward alone. Raul Gorgone sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
77.28
Jonathan De Francesco makes a simple pass to Damiano Monaco. Damiano Monaco controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Harry Sharpe. Harry Sharpe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mauricio Cupi but he's offside!
78.06
Marc Gope-Fenepej deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Cupi. Mauricio Cupi shoots from long range but it flies wide!
79.59
Fausto Lombardo barges into Raul Gorgone. Fausto Lombardo is given a warning by the referee! Raul Gorgone hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.09
1-1Gianni Barone knocks the ball forward to Raul Gorgone. Raul Gorgone chips the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Cupi. Mauricio Cupi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
67.5%
32.5%
Play Area
31.3%
45.8%
22.9%
Scorers