Match Report


EmpoliEmpoli     TernanaTernana
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Ighli ZiniI. Zini74
G
1
G
77Paul WhiteP. White
Youssef ElhamdaouiY. Elhamdaoui73
D
2
D
72Kaci ColyK. Coly
Ernesto MarquezE. Marquez68
D
captain3
D
70Eddy BaioccoE. Baiocco
Vinicio E. ScottiV. Scotti54
D
4
D
59Umberto DogaU. Doga
Jose MonteroJ. Montero73
D
5
M
66Elena GutierrezE. Gutierrez
Vito Dalla BonaV. Dalla Bona69
M
6
M
66Jimmy MarescaJ. Maresca
Corentin PamarotC. Pamarot79
M
7captain
M
59Christian DelpianoC. Delpiano
Jurgen de BruinJ. de Bruin73
M
8
M
48Craig LawC. Law
Patrick WielerP. Wieler82
A
9
A
72Jason PowellJ. Powell
Antonio JardimA. Jardim77
A
10
A
55Arnauld AccursiA. Accursi
Luigi LottiL. Lotti75
A
11
A
51Nico HitzlspergerN. Hitzlsperger
 
Ismael AyazI. Ayaz70
A
12
G
71Ferdinando VenturinF. Venturin
Guillermo VazquezG. Vazquez66
M
13
G
66Franceco GarzyaF. Garzya
Francesco CoralloF. Corallo68
D
14
D
56Matteo CarboneM. Carbone

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Stadio C. Castellani where Empoli play host to Ternana. A crowd of 19,209 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Empoli are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Ternana appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Giovanni Macchi.


0.00
The first half starts with Empoli kicking off!
6.09
Corentin Pamarot flicks the ball to his team mate, Vito Dalla Bona. Vito Dalla Bona threads a neat ball through to Luigi Lotti. Luigi Lotti knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kaci Coly.
9.51
Corentin Pamarot runs straight at the opposition's defence. Corentin Pamarot edges inside the box! Corentin Pamarot shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
14.28
Christian Delpiano sees a break and surges forward. Christian Delpiano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.36
Corentin Pamarot makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luigi Lotti. Luigi Lotti threads a neat ball through to Antonio Jardim. Antonio Jardim tries a spectacular long range effort. Antonio Jardim scores for Empoli!!
24.50
Christian Delpiano knocks the ball to his team mate, Nico Hitzlsperger. Nico Hitzlsperger knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ighli Zini who gathers it comfortably.
27.20
Ernesto Marquez sees Antonio Jardim in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Antonio Jardim kicks a strong pass forward to Luigi Lotti. Luigi Lotti shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
28.32
Umberto Doga flicks a high pass forward to Jimmy Maresca who brings the ball under control. With a delightful solo run, Jimmy Maresca stretches the opposition's defence. Jimmy Maresca cuts inside the box! Jimmy Maresca strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Ighli Zini effortlessly gets down and covers it.
34.25
Craig Law controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jimmy Maresca. Jimmy Maresca whips in a cross ball towards Craig Law. Craig Law finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
36.50
With some swift thinking, Arnauld Accursi plays the ball forward to Nico Hitzlsperger. Nico Hitzlsperger knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Powell. Jason Powell beats his man to it with a header but it is tipped over by Ighli Zini.
38.41
Craig Law takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Arnauld Accursi shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
39.19
Ernesto Marquez makes a simple pass to Vito Dalla Bona. Vito Dalla Bona makes a probing pass to Patrick Wieler. Patrick Wieler flicks a high pass forward. Luigi Lotti controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Luigi Lotti side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but is denied by Paul White. Excellent save.
44.05
Craig Law knocks the ball to his team mate, Christian Delpiano. Christian Delpiano lofts in a cross ball towards Nico Hitzlsperger. With a superhuman jump, Nico Hitzlsperger connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's miles wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Ternana start the second half!
49.25
Christian Delpiano flicks a high pass forward to Arnauld Accursi who brings the ball under control. Arnauld Accursi lofts in a cross ball towards Nico Hitzlsperger. Nico Hitzlsperger makes a deft header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
57.50
Jurgen de Bruin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vito Dalla Bona. Vito Dalla Bona flicks a high pass forward. Patrick Wieler easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Patrick Wieler rushes past Eddy Baiocco! Patrick Wieler rockets a shot on goal but somehow Paul White manages to keep it out.
60.40
Ternana have made 2 substitutions with Ferdinando Venturin replacing Eddy Baiocco and Franceco Garzya replacing Christian Delpiano and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
61.43
Franceco Garzya plays the ball forward to Jimmy Maresca. Jimmy Maresca knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.09
Nico Hitzlsperger catches Youssef Elhamdaoui on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Youssef Elhamdaoui hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.33
Umberto Doga comes in with a late challenge on Antonio Jardim. The referee warns Umberto Doga to calm down! Antonio Jardim gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
75.05
Vinicio E. Scotti chips the ball to his team mate, Luigi Lotti. Luigi Lotti knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Jardim. Antonio Jardim plays a one-two with Corentin Pamarot and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Antonio Jardim provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's a woeful effort!
77.15
Ternana have made a substitution with Matteo Carbone replacing Arnauld Accursi .
85.44
Youssef Elhamdaoui flicks a high pass forward. Corentin Pamarot collects the pass. Corentin Pamarot kicks a strong pass forward to Patrick Wieler. Patrick Wieler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Elena Gutierrez.
87.03
Umberto Doga makes a probing pass to Franceco Garzya. Franceco Garzya makes a simple pass to Nico Hitzlsperger. Nico Hitzlsperger knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ernesto Marquez.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Empoli

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

Possession
51.4%
48.6%
Play Area
27.8%
47.2%
25%

Scorers
Antonio Jardim 20

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Antonio Jardim of Empoli

Match Ratings
1.Ighli Zini (GK)
7
2.Youssef Elhamdaoui (DEF)
6
3.Ernesto Marquez (DEF)
6
4.Vinicio E. Scotti (DEF)
6
5.Jose Montero (DEF)
6
6.Vito Dalla Bona (MID)
6
7.Corentin Pamarot (MID)
9
8.Jurgen de Bruin (MID)
7
9.Patrick Wieler (ATT)
7
10.Antonio Jardim (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Luigi Lotti (ATT)
7
 
12.Ismael Ayaz (ATT)
0
13.Guillermo Vazquez (MID)
0
14.Francesco Corallo (DEF)
0

1.Paul White (GK)
7
2.Kaci Coly (DEF)
6
3.Eddy Baiocco (DEF)
6
4.Umberto Doga (DEF)
6
5.Elena Gutierrez (MID)
6
6.Jimmy Maresca (MID)
7
7.Christian Delpiano (MID)
7
8.Craig Law (MID)
6
9.Jason Powell (ATT)
6
10.Arnauld Accursi (ATT)
6
11.Nico Hitzlsperger (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Ferdinando Venturin (GK)
6
13.Franceco Garzya (GK)
6
14.Matteo Carbone (DEF)
6