Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio C. Castellani where Empoli play host to Lecce. A crowd of 9,396 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Empoli are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Lecce appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Empoli are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Lecce appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Lecce kick off and get the match underway!
2.27
1-0Geoffroy Hugues makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alec Hopkin. Alec Hopkin advances with the ball. Alec Hopkin goes all the way! Alec Hopkin cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alec Hopkin!
6.18
1-0Aniello Califano flicks the ball to his team mate, Fausto Lombardo. Fausto Lombardo flicks the ball to his team mate, Martino Bellavista. Martino Bellavista shoots from distance but it is miles over!
12.43
1-0Dale Henry knocks the ball to his team mate, Giovanni M. Parente. Giovanni M. Parente controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Amedeo Tardioli manages to gather it comfortably.
15.10
Geoffroy Hugues kicks a strong pass forward to Armando Zamboni. Armando Zamboni makes a probing pass to Giampiero Domizzi. Giampiero Domizzi knocks the ball forward to Martino Bellavista. Martino Bellavista shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
18.44
1-0Geoffroy Hugues barges into Martin Solimeno. The referee calls over Geoffroy Hugues and shows him a yellow card! Martin Solimeno runs off the knock.
32.00
Dale Henry makes a probing pass to Martin Solimeno. Martin Solimeno tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
39.47
Geoffroy Hugues knocks the ball forward to Armando Zamboni. Armando Zamboni decides to run forward with the ball. Armando Zamboni shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
42.33
Emiliano Tarantino sees a break and surges forward. Emiliano Tarantino makes a probing pass to Giampiero Domizzi. Giampiero Domizzi plays a perfect one-two with Martino Bellavista and rushes in on goal... Giampiero Domizzi makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Jean-Claude Martel easily smothers it.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Empoli kick off!
47.03
Fausto Lombardo knocks the ball to his team mate, Giampiero Domizzi. Giampiero Domizzi shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
51.49
Giampaolo De Palma passes the ball forward to Hryhoriy Yakovenko. Hryhoriy Yakovenko makes a simple pass to Martin Solimeno. Martin Solimeno sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
59.35
Alec Hopkin makes a simple pass to Giampiero Domizzi. Giampiero Domizzi goes all the way! Giampiero Domizzi takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
69.02
Fausto Lombardo threads the ball through to Martino Bellavista. Martino Bellavista whips in a cross ball towards Giampiero Domizzi. Giampiero Domizzi directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Jean-Claude Martel.
72.12
Fausto Lombardo knocks the ball forward to Giampiero Domizzi. Giampiero Domizzi shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
79.50
Cristiano Simic threads the ball through to Giampiero Domizzi. Giampiero Domizzi plays a perfect one-two with Martino Bellavista and rushes in on goal... Giampiero Domizzi makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
84.36
Emiliano Tarantino passes the ball forward to Fausto Lombardo. Fausto Lombardo chips the ball to his team mate, Martino Bellavista. Martino Bellavista knocks in a cross ball towards Giampiero Domizzi. Giampiero Domizzi is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
85.11
Dale Henry advances with the ball. Dale Henry plays a perfect one-two with Giovanni M. Parente and rushes in on goal... Dale Henry shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Amedeo Tardioli!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
7
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.4%
41.6%
Play Area
27.3%
45.5%
27.3%
Scorers