Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stadio Omonbono Tenni where Treviso play host to Empoli. A crowd of 20,592 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Treviso are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Empoli appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marco Banchelli.


0.00
Empoli start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.47
Gialuca Fortin clumsily knocks into Stefano Ferrarese. The referee warns Gialuca Fortin to calm down! Stefano Ferrarese stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.24
Pim Opdam runs forward with the ball. Pim Opdam threads the ball through to Pietro Susic. Pietro Susic knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.44
Gialuca Fortin flicks a high pass forward to Camel Née who brings the ball neatly under control. Camel Née kicks a strong pass forward to Renato Piangerelli. Renato Piangerelli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Meiklejohn but he's offside!
15.43
P. Gilberto Ferazzoli passes the ball forward to Pietro Susic. Pietro Susic makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Armin Töpfer but he's offside!
16.18
Camel Née threads a neat ball through to Stephane Gritti. Stephane Gritti knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stuart McNeill.
20.51
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
21.19
Armin Höfer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Meiklejohn. John Meiklejohn controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Renato Piangerelli through on goal. Renato Piangerelli shoots from just inside the box which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
24.38
Stefano Ferrarese hits a low pass to Armin Töpfer. Armin Töpfer edges inside the box! Armin Töpfer cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
26.22
Camel Née receives the ball from a throw-in from Armin Höfer. Camel Née darts forward. Camel Née knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.20
Adriano Foglio knocks the ball forward to Camel Née. Camel Née flicks a high pass forward to John Meiklejohn who brings the ball under control. John Meiklejohn whips in a cross ball towards Renato Piangerelli. Renato Piangerelli makes a looping header on goal but it flies just wide!
30.44
Eusebio Galli advances with the ball. Eusebio Galli whips in a cross ball towards Stephane Gritti. Stephane Gritti makes a convincing header but slams it into the crowd!
36.13
Stefano Ferrarese flicks a high pass forward to Alejandro Bravo who brings the ball neatly under control. Alejandro Bravo plays a quick one-two with Armin Töpfer and rushes in on goal... Alejandro Bravo looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
38.02
Stefano Ferrarese makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pietro Susic. Pietro Susic cuts inside the box! Pietro Susic side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Treviso appear unchanged since the first half. Empoli also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Treviso kick off!
47.57
Armin Höfer flicks a high pass forward. Stephane Gritti collects the pass. Stephane Gritti kicks a strong pass forward to John Meiklejohn but the referee indicates it's offside!
53.37
Stuart McNeill barges into Eusebio Galli. The referee calls over Stuart McNeill and warns him to calm down! Eusebio Galli carries on, but is struggling a bit.
57.20
With vision, Camel Née picks a pass forward to John Meiklejohn. John Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.30
Treviso have made a substitution with Franco Pedone replacing Armin Töpfer .
63.44
P. Gilberto Ferazzoli barges into Eusebio Galli. P. Gilberto Ferazzoli is warned by the referee! Eusebio Galli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.17
P. Gilberto Ferazzoli kicks a strong pass forward to Pietro Susic. Pietro Susic shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
73.31
Stefano Ferrarese catches Camel Née on the ankles. The referee calls over Stefano Ferrarese and warns him to calm down! Camel Née runs off the knock.
75.11
Stefano Ferrarese clumsily knocks into Armin Höfer. The referee warns Stefano Ferrarese again to calm down! Armin Höfer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.19
Treviso have made 2 substitutions with Giampaolo Ferraresi replacing Gianpaolo Morante and Paul Bould replacing Pietro Susic .Empoli have made a substitution with Cedric Gautier replacing Eusebio Galli .
79.42
Gialuca Fortin comes in with a late challenge on Franco Pedone. Gialuca Fortin is shown the yellow card! Franco Pedone stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.43
P. Gilberto Ferazzoli makes a probing pass to Franco Pedone. Franco Pedone plays a one-two with Giampaolo Ferraresi and rushes in on goal... Franco Pedone shoots from just inside the box but it rises well off target!
89.19
Stefano Ferrarese hits a low pass to Giampaolo Ferraresi. Giampaolo Ferraresi cuts inside the box! Giampaolo Ferraresi shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Fabian Natale Monza!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44%
56%
Play Area
24%
48%
28%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Pietro Susic of Treviso

Match Ratings