Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadio San Nicola where FC Bari 1908 play host to Empoli. A crowd of 20,113 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
FC Bari 1908 are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Empoli appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
FC Bari 1908 are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Empoli appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0FC Bari 1908 get the match underway!
6.27
0-0Danilo Sullo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wilfried Fenillat. Wilfried Fenillat flicks the ball to his team mate, Jimmy Crovari. Jimmy Crovari sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
12.41
Jean-Paul Broerse flicks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Tarantino. Manuel Tarantino plays a perfect one-two with Mohammed Lawal and rushes in on goal... Manuel Tarantino makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
14.55
Wilfried Fenillat makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jimmy Crovari. Jimmy Crovari finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
15.01
0-0Erwin Franken advances with the ball. Erwin Franken knocks the ball forward to Mohammed Lawal but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
20.47
Luca Strada knocks the ball to his team mate, Ighli Goretti. Ighli Goretti shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
21.55
Alfredo Pinna controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Giuliano Boselli. Giuliano Boselli passes the ball forward to Jimmy Crovari. Jimmy Crovari knocks in a cross ball towards Ighli Goretti. Ighli Goretti is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
22.55
Wilfried Fenillat kicks a strong pass forward to Mario Albino. Mario Albino shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
24.54
Giuliano Boselli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mario Albino. Mario Albino goes all the way! Mario Albino takes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
27.17
0-0Christian Filippini clumsily knocks into Mario Albino. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mario Albino stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.23
0-0Wilfried Fenillat controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jimmy Crovari. Jimmy Crovari goes all the way! Jimmy Crovari shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Augustine Lawal manages to gather it comfortably.
32.38
Nikolaos Christodoulakis brings the ball forward. Nikolaos Christodoulakis goes all the way! Nikolaos Christodoulakis takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Ighli Di Fabio!
34.13
1-0Nicholas Izzet makes a simple pass to Giuliano Boselli. Giuliano Boselli makes a simple pass to Mario Albino. Mario Albino goes all the way! Mario Albino shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Mario Albino!
39.51
1-0Paul Okon threads the ball through to Nikolaos Christodoulakis. Nikolaos Christodoulakis makes a probing pass to Valerio Dundjerski. Valerio Dundjerski knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.58
1-0Empoli are easily keeping FC Bari 1908 at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with Empoli kicking off!
53.07
Wilfried Fenillat clumsily knocks into Erwin Franken. The referee calls over Wilfried Fenillat and shows him a yellow card! Erwin Franken hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.50
Nicolas Gutierrez makes a simple pass to Luca Strada. Luca Strada sees space and advances. Luca Strada goes all the way! Luca Strada makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
57.45
Nicolas Gutierrez flicks the ball to his team mate, Wilfried Fenillat. Wilfried Fenillat threads the ball through to Jimmy Crovari. Jimmy Crovari deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mario Albino but the linesman indicates offside!
59.07
Luca Strada deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ighli Goretti. Ighli Goretti controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
61.33
Christian Filippini passes the ball forward to Rocco R. Biancone. Rocco R. Biancone decides to run forward with the ball. Rocco R. Biancone shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
67.32
Giuliano Boselli chips the ball to his team mate, Mario Albino. Mario Albino knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.37
Jean-Paul Broerse makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Valerio Dundjerski. Valerio Dundjerski controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
77.22
Erwin Franken kicks a strong pass forward to Manuel Tarantino. Manuel Tarantino plays a perfect one-two with Mohammed Lawal and rushes in on goal... Manuel Tarantino makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Ighli Di Fabio is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
81.45
Erwin Franken makes a probing pass to Manuel Tarantino. Manuel Tarantino plays a perfect one-two with Valerio Dundjerski and rushes in on goal... Manuel Tarantino shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
84.14
Jean-Paul Broerse takes it forward alone. Jean-Paul Broerse knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.20
Wilfried Fenillat deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ighli Goretti. Ighli Goretti finds some space and shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
Wilfried Fenillat takes it forward alone. Wilfried Fenillat chips the ball to his team mate, Jimmy Crovari. Jimmy Crovari rockets a shot on goal but somehow Augustine Lawal manages to keep it out.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
7
4
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.9%
42.1%
Play Area
27.6%
43.4%
28.9%
Scorers