Match Report
| Vicenza | Vicenza |  |  | Empoli | Empoli | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Cristi Anghel | Cristi Anghel | ||||||||||||||||||
| Gennaro Di Masi | G. Di Masi |  | 63 | G |  | 1 | | G | 78 |  | Ramiro Johnson | R. Johnson | |||||||||
| Andy Taylor | A. Taylor |  | 68 | D |  |  | 2 |  | D | 77 | | Giovanni M. Sala | G. Sala | ||||||||
| Walter Ardigò | W. Ardigò | | 67 | D | | 3 | | D | 77 |  | Muzzy Özalan | M. Özalan | |||||||||
| Anselmo Smoje | A. Smoje | | 60 | D | | 4 | | D | 72 |  | Paulo Carvalho | P. Carvalho | |||||||||
| Nicol˜ Ferro | N. Ferro | | 54 | D | | 5 | | M | 84 |  | Olivier Cissé | O. Cissé | |||||||||
| Neil Greig | N. Greig |  | 67 | M | | 6 | | M | 79 |  | Wataru Nakata | W. Nakata | |||||||||
| Scott Elliott | S. Elliott | | 65 | M | | 7 | | M | 77 | | Kaci Sibierski | K. Sibierski | |||||||||
| Marino Comotto | M. Comotto | | 65 | M | | 8 | | M | 72 | | Steve Terry | S. Terry | |||||||||
| Leonardo Bono | L. Bono | | 64 | A | | 9 | | | A | 80 |  | Gabriel Medina | G. Medina | ||||||||
| Danilo Ferron | D. Ferron | | 62 | A | | 10 | | A | 78 | | Marco Boinaheri | M. Boinaheri | |||||||||
| Giampiero Di Natale | G. Di Natale | | 61 | A | | 11 | | A | 75 | | Bruno Monteiro | B. Monteiro | |||||||||
| Craig Gough | C. Gough | | 64 | M | | 12 | | A | 75 | | Don Hendry | D. Hendry | |||||||||
| Cesar Lopes | C. Lopes | | 61 | M | | 13 | | A | 74 |  | Jeroen Hesp | J. Hesp | |||||||||
| Elvis Smaino | E. Smaino | | 61 | G | | 14 | | A | 72 | | Michele De Gasperi | M. De Gasperi | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Romeo Menti where Vicenza play host to Empoli. A crowd of 15,188 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor 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 Fausto Tambellini.
The pitch is in poor 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 Fausto Tambellini.
0.00
0-0Empoli kick off and get the match underway!
2.16
0-0Marino Comotto threads the ball through to Neil Greig. Neil Greig whips in a cross ball towards Danilo Ferron. With a superhuman jump, Danilo Ferron connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's a woeful effort!
3.30
0-0Muzzy Özalan knocks the ball to his team mate, Kaci Sibierski. Kaci Sibierski flicks a high pass forward to Marco Boinaheri who brings the ball under control. Marco Boinaheri lofts in a cross ball towards Wataru Nakata. Wataru Nakata makes a convincing header. Gennaro Di Masi gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
6.30
Giovanni M. Sala makes a probing pass to Marco Boinaheri. Marco Boinaheri shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
9.28
Steve Terry threads a neat ball through to Bruno Monteiro. Bruno Monteiro shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
10.55
0-0Muzzy Özalan threads a neat ball through to Wataru Nakata. Wataru Nakata sees Steve Terry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steve Terry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.30
With vision, Wataru Nakata laces a through ball forward to Steve Terry. Steve Terry shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
18.17
Paulo Carvalho darts forward. Without breaking stride, Paulo Carvalho plays the ball forward to Bruno Monteiro. Bruno Monteiro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Anselmo Smoje.
20.54
0-0Steve Terry barges into Scott Elliott. Steve Terry is given a warning by the referee! Scott Elliott stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.36
Bruno Monteiro barges into Andy Taylor. Bruno Monteiro is given a warning by the referee! Andy Taylor runs off the knock.
22.55
Marino Comotto clumsily knocks into Giovanni M. Sala. The referee calls over Marino Comotto and warns him to calm down! Giovanni M. Sala runs off the knock.
26.47
Giovanni M. Sala kicks a strong pass forward to Steve Terry. Steve Terry sees Marco Boinaheri in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marco Boinaheri sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Gennaro Di Masi. Excellent save.
27.54
Kaci Sibierski threads a neat ball through to Wataru Nakata. Wataru Nakata whips in a cross ball towards Gabriel Medina. Gabriel Medina jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
28.25
Neil Greig surges forward with the ball. Neil Greig knocks in a cross ball towards Leonardo Bono. Leonardo Bono makes a convincing header. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
32.22
Paulo Carvalho flicks a high pass forward to Kaci Sibierski who brings the ball under control. Kaci Sibierski knocks the ball to his team mate, Olivier Cissé. Olivier Cissé knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.25
Scott Elliott kicks a strong pass forward to Danilo Ferron. Danilo Ferron shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
44.17
Kaci Sibierski hits a low pass to Paulo Carvalho. Paulo Carvalho flicks a high pass forward to Gabriel Medina who brings the ball under control. Gabriel Medina lofts in a cross ball towards Marco Boinaheri. Marco Boinaheri knocks the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
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
Vicenza kick off!
47.46
0-1Paulo Carvalho flicks the ball to his team mate, Wataru Nakata. Wataru Nakata lofts in a cross ball towards Gabriel Medina. Gabriel Medina knocks the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
54.47
With vision, Gabriel Medina plays the ball forward to Marco Boinaheri. Marco Boinaheri knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gennaro Di Masi who gathers it comfortably.
55.49
Kaci Sibierski makes a probing pass to Bruno Monteiro. Bruno Monteiro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andy Taylor.
57.10
Kaci Sibierski flicks a high pass forward. Bruno Monteiro easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Bruno Monteiro edges inside the box! Bruno Monteiro looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Gennaro Di Masi reads it well. Great keeping!
60.37
Without breaking stride, Olivier Cissé plays the ball forward to Wataru Nakata. Wataru Nakata laces a weighted ball forward to Bruno Monteiro. Bruno Monteiro whips in a cross ball towards Steve Terry. Steve Terry finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gennaro Di Masi with no chance!! Goal for Empoli!
69.58
0-2Nicol˜ Ferro passes the ball forward to Scott Elliott. Scott Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Marino Comotto holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marino Comotto lofts in a cross ball towards Leonardo Bono. Leonardo Bono jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is deflected wide by Muzzy Özalan.
71.00
0-2Marino Comotto takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Giovanni M. Sala reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
72.33
Kaci Sibierski flicks the ball to his team mate, Bruno Monteiro. Bruno Monteiro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Anselmo Smoje.
77.17
Steve Terry takes it forward alone. Steve Terry knocks in a cross ball towards Bruno Monteiro. Bruno Monteiro connects with a diving header but it slams into the crowd!
81.01
Anselmo Smoje hits a low pass to Marino Comotto. Marino Comotto knocks the ball forward to Giampiero Di Natale. Giampiero Di Natale controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
87.35
0-2Steve Terry catches Neil Greig on the ankles. The referee calls over Steve Terry and shows him a yellow card! Neil Greig runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
31.1%
68.9%
Play Area
32.4%
43.2%
24.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gabriel Medina of Empoli |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gennaro Di Masi (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Andy Taylor (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Walter Ardigò (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Anselmo Smoje (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nicol˜ Ferro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Neil Greig (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Scott Elliott (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Marino Comotto (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Leonardo Bono (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Danilo Ferron (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Giampiero Di Natale (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Craig Gough (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Cesar Lopes (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Elvis Smaino (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Ramiro Johnson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Giovanni M. Sala (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Muzzy Özalan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Paulo Carvalho (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Olivier Cissé (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Wataru Nakata (MID) | 9 | |
| 7. | Kaci Sibierski (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Steve Terry (MID) |   | 8 |
| 9. | Gabriel Medina (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Marco Boinaheri (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Bruno Monteiro (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Don Hendry (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jeroen Hesp (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Michele De Gasperi (ATT) | 0 | |