Match Report


VicenzaVicenza     EmpoliEmpoli
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Damiano GianelloD. Gianello65
G
captain1
G
73Fabian Natale MonzaF. Monza
Armin WitteA. Witte72
D
2
D
69Adriano FoglioA. Foglio
Yves-A. RouxY. Roux67
D
3captain
D
68Gialuca FortinG. Fortin
Pierluigi ZironelliP. Zironelli64
D
4
D
67Damien NewtonD. Newton
Alassandro RastelliA. Rastelli60
D
5
M
70Pasquale RadiceP. Radice
Steve MidgleyS. Midgley68
M
6
M
67Camel NéeC. Née
Fabian Natale FacciniF. Faccini63
M
7
M
65Armin HöferA. Höfer
Martin KoschmiederM. Koschmieder61
M
8
M
65Eusebio GalliE. Galli
Michelangelo ZauliM. Zauli71
A
9
A
65Stephane GrittiS. Gritti
Guillaume CasanovaG. Casanova69
A
10
A
64Renato PiangerelliR. Piangerelli
Frederico MoraF. Mora63
A
11
A
62John MeiklejohnJ. Meiklejohn
 
Diego KellerD. Keller63
G
12
D
66Lucas Gabriel SivigliaL. Siviglia
Damiano BrighiD. Brighi59
M
13
M
64Cedric GautierC. Gautier
Sean BonoS. Bono58
A
14
M
63Stuart MccallS. Mccall

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stadio Romeo Menti where Vicenza play host to Empoli. A crowd of 18,452 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Vicenza are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Empoli appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alessandro Scapolo.


0.00
The whistle blows and Empoli get the match underway!
8.11
Eusebio Galli threads the ball through to Stephane Gritti. Stephane Gritti knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Yves-A. Roux.
9.44
Stephane Gritti hacks Yves-A. Roux from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Yves-A. Roux hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.51
Pierluigi Zironelli kicks a strong pass forward to Fabian Natale Faccini. Fabian Natale Faccini runs straight at the opposition's defence. Fabian Natale Faccini controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
16.10
With some swift thinking, Steve Midgley plays the ball forward to Guillaume Casanova. Guillaume Casanova controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
20.36
Martin Koschmieder knocks the ball forward to Frederico Mora. Frederico Mora knocks in a cross ball towards Michelangelo Zauli. Michelangelo Zauli knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
22.10
Steve Midgley kicks a strong pass forward to Frederico Mora. Frederico Mora lofts in a cross ball towards Guillaume Casanova. Guillaume Casanova connects with a diving header but it's a lousy effort!
24.36
With imagination, Damien Newton plays the ball forward to Camel Née. Camel Née runs straight at the opposition's defence. Camel Née controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
33.06
Eusebio Galli makes a simple pass to Stephane Gritti. Stephane Gritti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.16
Camel Née threads the ball through to Renato Piangerelli. Renato Piangerelli whips in a cross ball towards John Meiklejohn. John Meiklejohn beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
38.14
Steve Midgley flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Mora collects the pass. Frederico Mora knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gialuca Fortin.
40.29
Pierluigi Zironelli hacks Adriano Foglio from behind! The referee brings Pierluigi Zironelli to one side and gives him a warning! Adriano Foglio stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.30
Armin Höfer makes a probing pass to John Meiklejohn. John Meiklejohn cuts inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from John Meiklejohn provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Vicenza kick off!
48.31
Armin Höfer kicks a strong pass forward to Stephane Gritti. Stephane Gritti whips in a cross ball towards John Meiklejohn. John Meiklejohn beats his man to it with a header but slams it into the crowd!
51.07
Armin Höfer chips the ball to his team mate, Renato Piangerelli. Renato Piangerelli knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Armin Witte.
53.37
Gialuca Fortin flicks a high ball forward to Camel Née who takes it down. Camel Née flicks the ball to his team mate, Renato Piangerelli. Renato Piangerelli knocks in a cross ball towards John Meiklejohn. John Meiklejohn makes a looping header on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
54.03
With some swift thinking, Armin Höfer plays the ball forward to Renato Piangerelli. Renato Piangerelli shoots from long range but Damiano Gianello is on top of it.
55.34
Pierluigi Zironelli knocks the ball forward to Steve Midgley. Steve Midgley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Frederico Mora. Frederico Mora whips in a cross ball towards Michelangelo Zauli. Michelangelo Zauli is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
59.07
Gialuca Fortin hits a low pass to Armin Höfer. Armin Höfer knocks the ball forward to Stephane Gritti. Stephane Gritti tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
67.45
Steve Midgley sees Guillaume Casanova in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Guillaume Casanova edges inside the box! Guillaume Casanova cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
72.41
Stephane Gritti clumsily knocks into Pierluigi Zironelli. Stephane Gritti is given a warning by the referee! Pierluigi Zironelli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.51
Pasquale Radice takes it forward alone. Pasquale Radice lofts in a cross ball towards Renato Piangerelli. Renato Piangerelli whips the ball goalwards with his head but Armin Witte is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
77.46
Vicenza have made a substitution with Sean Bono replacing Frederico Mora .
78.47
Pasquale Radice threads the ball through to John Meiklejohn. John Meiklejohn knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Armin Witte.
79.23
Camel Née knocks the ball to his team mate, John Meiklejohn. John Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.56
Fabian Natale Faccini hacks Camel Née from behind! Fabian Natale Faccini is warned by the referee! Camel Née stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.35
Martin Koschmieder flicks a high pass forward. Michelangelo Zauli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Michelangelo Zauli whips in a cross ball towards Guillaume Casanova. Guillaume Casanova heads the ball goalwards but somehow Fabian Natale Monza manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Vicenza

Empoli
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.4%
53.6%
Play Area
34.8%
43.5%
21.7%

Scorers
Guillaume Casanova 67
John Meiklejohn 42
Stephane Gritti 59

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to John Meiklejohn of Empoli

Match Ratings