Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadio C. Castellani where Empoli play host to AC Milan. A crowd of 9,971 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Empoli are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while AC Milan appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Empoli are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while AC Milan appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0AC Milan start the match!
6.51
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
8.57
0-1Eugenio Camorani knocks the ball forward to Santi Arctopolitanus. Santi Arctopolitanus kicks a strong pass forward to Max Annoni. Max Annoni goes all the way! Max Annoni shoots from just inside the box. Max Annoni scores for AC Milan!!
12.35
0-1Fausto Tambellini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Max Annoni. Max Annoni knocks in a cross ball towards Attilio Franzone. Attilio Franzone heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Amedeo Tardioli.
18.13
Alec Hopkin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martino Bellavista. Martino Bellavista plays a perfect one-two with Giampiero Domizzi and rushes in on goal... Martino Bellavista tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
26.02
1-1Fausto Tambellini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Attilio Franzone. Attilio Franzone tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
27.26
1-1Nigel Rufus chips the ball to his team mate, Attilio Franzone. Attilio Franzone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.45
Armando Zamboni sees a break and surges forward. Armando Zamboni shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
33.42
1-1Geoffroy Hugues hacks Damiano Sgrigna from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Damiano Sgrigna gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
34.01
Fausto Tambellini chips the ball to his team mate, Attilio Franzone. Attilio Franzone knocks in a cross ball towards Max Annoni. Max Annoni powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
36.00
1-1Alec Hopkin catches Fausto Tambellini on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Fausto Tambellini hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.09
Mirko Domizzi chips the ball to his team mate, Nigel Rufus. Nigel Rufus threads the ball through to Attilio Franzone. Attilio Franzone shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
40.46
Max Annoni clumsily knocks into Geoffroy Hugues. Max Annoni is given a warning by the referee! Geoffroy Hugues gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
42.11
Anselmo Fumai clumsily knocks into Martino Bellavista. Anselmo Fumai is warned by the referee! Martino Bellavista grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Empoli get the second half underway!
51.38
Santi Arctopolitanus kicks a strong pass forward to Damiano Sgrigna. Damiano Sgrigna whips in a cross ball towards Attilio Franzone. Attilio Franzone directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Attilio Franzone!
59.01
Armando Zamboni comes in with a late challenge on Santi Arctopolitanus. The referee calls over Armando Zamboni and shows him a yellow card! Santi Arctopolitanus runs off the knock.
63.29
Nigel Rufus knocks the ball forward to Damiano Sgrigna. Damiano Sgrigna knocks in a cross ball towards Attilio Franzone. Attilio Franzone connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Amedeo Tardioli easily picks it out of the air!
66.24
Fausto Tambellini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Attilio Franzone. Attilio Franzone goes all the way! Attilio Franzone makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
73.10
Nigel Rufus controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Max Annoni. Max Annoni shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.09
1-2Alec Hopkin catches Nicola Scarchilli on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's another yellow card! It's an early bath for Alec Hopkin!! Nicola Scarchilli runs off the knock.
78.48
Santi Arctopolitanus clumsily knocks into Armando Zamboni. The referee calls over Santi Arctopolitanus and warns him to calm down! Armando Zamboni gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
83.34
Armando Zamboni makes a probing pass to Giampiero Domizzi. Giampiero Domizzi shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
89.30
1-2Damiano Sgrigna clumsily knocks into Emiliano Tarantino. Damiano Sgrigna is warned by the referee! Emiliano Tarantino stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
4
4
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
46.1%
53.9%
Play Area
27.6%
51.3%
21.1%
Scorers