Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stadio Marc Antonio Bentegodi where Chievo Verona play host to Empoli. A crowd of 19,155 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Chievo Verona are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Empoli appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Andre De Icco.
The pitch is in good condition.
Chievo Verona are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Empoli appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Andre De Icco.
0.00
0-0Chievo Verona kick off and get the match underway!
10.41
0-0Olivier Cissé threads a neat ball through to Wataru Nakata. Wataru Nakata runs straight at the defence! Duncan Davidson comes in with a late challenge on Wataru Nakata. Penalty not given!!
12.28
0-0Sean Cauet laces a through ball forward to Rafael Andrade. Rafael Andrade shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
15.24
0-0Giovanni M. Sala threads a neat ball through to Olivier Cissé. Olivier Cissé flicks a high ball forward to Marco Boinaheri who takes it down. Marco Boinaheri tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Vicente Duarte. What a great pair of hands!
18.29
0-0Giovanni M. Sala runs forward with the ball. With vision, Giovanni M. Sala plays the ball forward to Luke Marshall. Luke Marshall knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.51
0-1Guillermo Vicente knocks the ball forward to Gabriel Medina. Gabriel Medina shoots from long range. It's there!! Vicente Duarte has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
24.57
Duncan Davidson plays the ball forward to Matt Glass. Matt Glass flicks a high pass forward. Sean Cauet collects the pass. Sean Cauet whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Andrade. Rafael Andrade flicks the ball with his head but it's a lousy effort!
28.11
Wataru Nakata makes an attacking run forward. Wataru Nakata plays a quick one-two with Luke Marshall and rushes in on goal... Wataru Nakata makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Wataru Nakata scores for Empoli!!
34.22
Ray Baronchelli flicks a high pass forward. Stan Moss collects the pass. Stan Moss controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Ramiro Johnson reads it well. Good save!
36.15
Olivier Cissé knocks the ball forward to Wataru Nakata. Wataru Nakata whips in a cross ball towards Olivier Cissé. Olivier Cissé connects with a diving header. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
38.33
Sean Cauet flicks a high pass forward. Ruggero Ametrano holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ruggero Ametrano knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Giovanni M. Sala.
42.33
0-2Giovanni M. Sala hacks Ray Baronchelli from behind! Giovanni M. Sala is shown the yellow card! Ray Baronchelli runs off the knock.
44.03
Olivier Cissé knocks the ball forward to Wataru Nakata. Wataru Nakata plays a one-two with Olivier Cissé and rushes in on goal... Wataru Nakata makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Chievo Verona appear unchanged since the first half. Empoli also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Empoli start the second half!
59.15
Artur Ferreira comes in with a late challenge on Sean Cauet. The referee calls over Artur Ferreira and shows him a yellow card! Sean Cauet stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.13
Ray Baronchelli knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Glass. Matt Glass sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Ramiro Johnson. Excellent save.
78.25
Ray Baronchelli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Glass. Matt Glass knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.26
Muzzy Özalan hacks Sean Cauet from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sean Cauet stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.16
Ruggero Ametrano flicks a high pass forward. Matt Glass controls it well on his chest. Matt Glass shoots from 25 yards. Ramiro Johnson gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
90.00
Sean Cauet deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Andrade. Rafael Andrade knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ramiro Johnson who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.8%
52.2%
Play Area
23.9%
49.3%
26.9%
Scorers
| Gabriel Medina 21 Wataru Nakata 28, 44 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Wataru Nakata of Empoli |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Vicente Duarte (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Michele Zola (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gabriele Marasco (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Duncan Davidson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Renato Amerini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Sean Cauet (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ray Baronchelli (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Ruggero Ametrano (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Stan Moss (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Rafael Andrade (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Matt Glass (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Emanuele Dionisi (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Benedetto Ongarato (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Matjaz Rustico (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Ramiro Johnson (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Nigel Brighton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Giovanni M. Sala (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Muzzy Özalan (DEF) | | 5 |
| 5. | Artur Ferreira (DEF) | | 5 |
| 6. | Wataru Nakata (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Olivier Cissé (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Luke Marshall (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gabriel Medina (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Guillermo Vicente (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Marco Boinaheri (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Christian Turrini (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rio Kitson (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Joe Barmby (ATT) | 0 | |