Match Report


EmpoliEmpoli     SalernitanaSalernitana
Paul GillmanPaul Gillman Computer Player Computer Player
Ramiro JohnsonR. Johnson78
G
1
G
63Sebastiano MicilloS. Micillo
Nigel BrightonN. Brighton43
D
2
D
70Alexandre NunesA. Nunes
Giovanni M. SalaG. Sala77
D
captain3
D
65Ruel DefoeR. Defoe
Muzzy ÖzalanM. Özalan77
D
4
D
60Callum YoungC. Young
Artur FerreiraA. Ferreira75
D
5
D
58Paolo MartuscielloP. Martusciello
Wataru NakataW. Nakata77
M
6
D
54Enrique AguilarE. Aguilar
Olivier CisséO. Cissé76
M
7
M
80Ernesto HerreraE. Herrera
Gabriel MedinaG. Medina78
A
8
M
67Ezio IannuzziE. Iannuzzi
Joe BarmbyJ. Barmby39
A
9
A
63Antonio RibeiroA. Ribeiro
Guillermo VicenteG. Vicente75
A
10captain
A
62Mauro GissiM. Gissi
Marco BoinaheriM. Boinaheri76
A
11
A
61Colin NaysmithC. Naysmith
 
Christian TurriniC. Turrini44
D
12
A
60Stefano BellottoS. Bellotto
Rio KitsonR. Kitson81
M
13
G
59Craig GoughC. Gough
Kaci SibierskiK. Sibierski72
M
14
G
59Leonardo PenaL. Pena

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Stadio C. Castellani where Empoli play host to Salernitana. A crowd of 16,407 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Empoli are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Salernitana appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Emiliano Mazzi.


0.00
Salernitana get the match underway!
2.19
Wataru Nakata catches Ezio Iannuzzi on the ankles. Wataru Nakata is shown the yellow card! Ezio Iannuzzi stretches but gets up unharmed.
3.51
Muzzy Özalan passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Wataru Nakata. Wataru Nakata changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Wataru Nakata lofts in a cross ball towards Marco Boinaheri. Marco Boinaheri gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Sebastiano Micillo didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
4.49
Alexandre Nunes passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Ezio Iannuzzi. Ezio Iannuzzi advances with the ball. Ezio Iannuzzi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ramiro Johnson who gathers it comfortably.
9.41
Nigel Brighton makes a probing pass to Wataru Nakata. Wataru Nakata deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Olivier Cissé. Olivier Cissé shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Sebastiano Micillo manages to gather it comfortably.
12.21
Olivier Cissé flicks a high ball forward to Wataru Nakata who gracefully takes it down. Wataru Nakata finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
14.56
Olivier Cissé makes a simple pass to Guillermo Vicente. Guillermo Vicente threads a neat, attacking ball through to Joe Barmby. Joe Barmby cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
15.03
Olivier Cissé flicks a high pass forward to Marco Boinaheri who brings the ball under control. Marco Boinaheri cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Marco Boinaheri provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Sebastiano Micillo!
16.17
With a delightful solo run, Guillermo Vicente stretches the opposition's defence. Guillermo Vicente makes a defence splitting pass to Marco Boinaheri. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Marco Boinaheri provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. Sebastiano Micillo gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
20.50
Ezio Iannuzzi catches Olivier Cissé on the ankles. The referee calls over Ezio Iannuzzi and shows him a yellow card! Olivier Cissé stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.25
Paolo Martusciello kicks a strong pass forward to Ruel Defoe. Ruel Defoe flicks a high pass forward to Antonio Ribeiro who brings the ball under control. Antonio Ribeiro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Giovanni M. Sala.
38.49
Wataru Nakata sees space and advances. Wataru Nakata shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Empoli appear unchanged since the first half. Salernitana also appear unchanged since the first half. The Salernitana players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Empoli start the second half!
47.22
Gabriel Medina barges into Ruel Defoe. Gabriel Medina is shown the yellow card! Ruel Defoe gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
48.05
Ezio Iannuzzi flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Naysmith. Colin Naysmith tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
49.06
Muzzy Özalan knocks the ball forward to Wataru Nakata. Wataru Nakata controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marco Boinaheri. Marco Boinaheri shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
51.49
Marco Boinaheri comes in with a late challenge on Ruel Defoe. Marco Boinaheri is shown the yellow card! Ruel Defoe hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.22
Ezio Iannuzzi flicks the ball to his team mate, Mauro Gissi. Mauro Gissi knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Ribeiro. Antonio Ribeiro powers a header at goal but is denied by Ramiro Johnson. Excellent save.
57.47
With some swift thinking, Muzzy Özalan plays the ball forward to Olivier Cissé. Seeing a gap ahead, Olivier Cissé plays the ball forward to Wataru Nakata. Wataru Nakata knocks in a cross ball towards Olivier Cissé. Olivier Cissé is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
60.12
Muzzy Özalan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marco Boinaheri. Showing composure, Marco Boinaheri plays the ball forward to Wataru Nakata. Wataru Nakata whips in a cross ball towards Olivier Cissé. Ruel Defoe clumsily knocks into Olivier Cissé. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
61.41
Giovanni M. Sala flicks a high ball forward to Olivier Cissé who takes it down. Olivier Cissé flicks a high pass forward. Guillermo Vicente controls it well on his chest. Guillermo Vicente lofts in a cross ball towards Wataru Nakata. Wataru Nakata is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but is denied by Sebastiano Micillo. Excellent save.
63.07
Olivier Cissé flicks a high pass forward. Marco Boinaheri holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marco Boinaheri passes the ball forward but Guillermo Vicente is offside!
65.16
Muzzy Özalan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Olivier Cissé. Olivier Cissé makes a simple pass to Guillermo Vicente. Guillermo Vicente makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Wataru Nakata. Wataru Nakata side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
75.08
Wataru Nakata flicks a high ball forward to Marco Boinaheri who takes it down. Marco Boinaheri whips in a cross ball towards Wataru Nakata. Wataru Nakata whips the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
77.09
Mauro Gissi kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Naysmith. Colin Naysmith edges inside the box! Some world-class footwork from Colin Naysmith provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
78.11
Muzzy Özalan flicks a high pass forward to Wataru Nakata who brings the ball under control. Wataru Nakata controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Olivier Cissé. Olivier Cissé rushes past Paolo Martusciello! Olivier Cissé shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
84.03
Muzzy Özalan catches Ezio Iannuzzi on the ankles. Muzzy Özalan is shown the yellow card! Ezio Iannuzzi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.37
Ezio Iannuzzi flicks a high pass forward. Mauro Gissi easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mauro Gissi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Empoli

Salernitana
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
7
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
4
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.2%
38.8%
Play Area
20%
48.2%
31.8%

Scorers
Olivier Cissé 57

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Olivier Cissé of Empoli

Match Ratings
1.Ramiro Johnson (GK)
6
2.Nigel Brighton (DEF)
6
3.Giovanni M. Sala (DEF)
6
4.Muzzy Özalan (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Artur Ferreira (DEF)
6
6.Wataru Nakata (MID)yellow card
8
7.Olivier Cissé (MID)goal scored
9
8.Gabriel Medina (ATT)yellow card
5
9.Joe Barmby (ATT)
6
10.Guillermo Vicente (ATT)
7
11.Marco Boinaheri (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Christian Turrini (DEF)
0
13.Rio Kitson (MID)
0
14.Kaci Sibierski (MID)
0

1.Sebastiano Micillo (GK)
7
2.Alexandre Nunes (DEF)
6
3.Ruel Defoe (DEF)
6
4.Callum Young (DEF)
6
5.Paolo Martusciello (DEF)
6
6.Enrique Aguilar (DEF)
6
7.Ernesto Herrera (MID)
6
8.Ezio Iannuzzi (MID)yellow card
6
9.Antonio Ribeiro (ATT)
6
10.Mauro Gissi (ATT)
6
11.Colin Naysmith (ATT)
6
 
12.Stefano Bellotto (ATT)
0
13.Craig Gough (GK)
0
14.Leonardo Pena (GK)
0