Match Report


EmpoliEmpoli     NapoliNapoli
Shaun MitchellShaun Mitchell Matt Snape Matt Snape
Massimiliano MezzanoM. Mezzano73
G
1
G
63Stephen FergusonS. Ferguson
Giampiero ManittaG. Manitta60
D
2
D
61Gian Paolo AtzoriG. Atzori
Leonardo PirriL. Pirri55
D
3
D
55Thomas MalbranqueT. Malbranque
Emmanuel CharvetE. Charvet55
D
4
D
63Lorenzo BellottoL. Bellotto
Gialuca SussiG. Sussi73
D
5
D
64Mervin WardM. Ward
Valentino De RosaV. De Rosa62
M
6captain
M
72Franceco Del PieroF. Del Piero
Ferdinando De AngelisF. De Angelis70
M
captain7
M
71Mirko NodariM. Nodari
Sven HitzlspergerS. Hitzlsperger60
M
8
M
65Samuele MarazzinaS. Marazzina
Tonino DalmatT. Dalmat67
A
9
A
73Eddy BegaE. Bega
Ottavio CarboneO. Carbone59
A
10
A
61Colin MccallC. Mccall
Danilo GarzyaD. Garzya69
A
11
A
71Lorenzo NicolaL. Nicola
 
Emiliano PessottoE. Pessotto65
M
12
D
56Florian FrieserF. Frieser
Gian Matteo AntonelliniG. Antonellini45
A
13
A
54Oliver BehrensO. Behrens
Vincenzo CampedelliV. Campedelli51
A
14
M
63Rui JardimR. Jardim

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio C. Castellani where Empoli play host to Napoli. A crowd of 20,996 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Empoli and Napoli are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Marcello Rocco.


0.00
The whistle blows and Empoli get the match underway!
3.17
Mervin Ward flicks a high ball forward to Samuele Marazzina who takes it down. Samuele Marazzina flicks a high ball forward to Eddy Bega who takes it down. Eddy Bega plays the ball forward to Lorenzo Nicola who has made a great run into the box. Some superb footwork from Lorenzo Nicola provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward his aim is horrendously poor!
6.42
Colin Mccall runs straight at the opposition's defence. Colin Mccall knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Massimiliano Mezzano who gathers it comfortably.
9.42
Valentino De Rosa comes in with a late challenge on Lorenzo Bellotto. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Lorenzo Bellotto hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.40
Gialuca Sussi sees Ferdinando De Angelis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ferdinando De Angelis flicks the ball to his team mate, Valentino De Rosa. Valentino De Rosa finds some space and shoots from distance. Stephen Ferguson easily gets down and covers it.
24.16
With some swift thinking, Mervin Ward plays the ball forward to Eddy Bega. Eddy Bega sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Massimiliano Mezzano reads it well. He makes it look easy!
27.36
From the throw-in, Franceco Del Piero picks out Samuele Marazzina. Samuele Marazzina flicks the ball to his team mate, Lorenzo Nicola. Lorenzo Nicola knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.51
Eddy Bega passes the ball forward to Lorenzo Nicola. Lorenzo Nicola cuts inside the box! Lorenzo Nicola looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Massimiliano Mezzano gets down and covers it.
39.11
Ottavio Carbone barges into Thomas Malbranque. Ottavio Carbone is given a warning by the referee! Thomas Malbranque stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.34
Mirko Nodari makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Samuele Marazzina. Samuele Marazzina knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Massimiliano Mezzano who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Napoli kick off!
47.53
Valentino De Rosa threads a neat ball through to Danilo Garzya. Danilo Garzya shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
49.12
Valentino De Rosa knocks the ball forward to Tonino Dalmat. Tonino Dalmat knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Thomas Malbranque.
51.35
Valentino De Rosa sees Danilo Garzya in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Danilo Garzya skips past Samuele Marazzina! Some world-class footwork from Danilo Garzya provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
54.28
Valentino De Rosa comes in with a late challenge on Samuele Marazzina. Valentino De Rosa is warned by the referee! Samuele Marazzina gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
57.40
Gian Paolo Atzori chips the ball to his team mate, Samuele Marazzina. Samuele Marazzina takes it forward alone. Samuele Marazzina lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Mccall. Colin Mccall makes a deft header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
59.57
Danilo Garzya makes an attacking run forward. Danilo Garzya whips in a cross ball towards Valentino De Rosa. Valentino De Rosa powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
61.57
Empoli have made 2 substitutions with Gian Matteo Antonellini replacing Danilo Garzya and Vincenzo Campedelli replacing Tonino Dalmat .Napoli have made a substitution with Rui Jardim replacing Mirko Nodari .
63.54
Ferdinando De Angelis makes a simple pass to Sven Hitzlsperger. Sven Hitzlsperger whips in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Campedelli. Vincenzo Campedelli shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Vincenzo Campedelli scores for Empoli!!
66.46
Sven Hitzlsperger flicks a high pass forward. Vincenzo Campedelli collects the pass. Vincenzo Campedelli whips in a cross ball towards Gian Matteo Antonellini. Gian Matteo Antonellini gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it whistles just wide of the post!
69.50
Franceco Del Piero threads the ball through to Colin Mccall. Colin Mccall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lorenzo Nicola but the linesman indicates offside!
72.20
Vincenzo Campedelli threads a neat ball through to Ottavio Carbone. Ottavio Carbone whips in a cross ball towards Gian Matteo Antonellini. Gian Matteo Antonellini connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
75.29
Sven Hitzlsperger makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Valentino De Rosa. Valentino De Rosa whips in a cross ball towards Ottavio Carbone. Ottavio Carbone flicks the ball with his head. Ottavio Carbone scores for Empoli!!
77.29
Napoli have made a substitution with Oliver Behrens replacing Colin Mccall .
81.42
Thomas Malbranque threads a neat ball through to Oliver Behrens. Oliver Behrens lofts in a cross ball towards Eddy Bega. Eddy Bega gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball takes a deflection leaving Massimiliano Mezzano with no chance!! Goal for Napoli!
85.49
Emmanuel Charvet flicks a high pass forward to Ferdinando De Angelis who brings the ball under control. With a delightful solo run, Ferdinando De Angelis stretches the opposition's defence. Ferdinando De Angelis shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Stephen Ferguson.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Empoli

Napoli
Goals
5
1
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.6%
52.4%
Play Area
25.4%
46%
28.6%

Scorers
Danilo Garzya 51
Valentino De Rosa 60
Vincenzo Campedelli 64
Gian Matteo Antonellini 72
Ottavio Carbone 75
Eddy Bega 81

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Valentino De Rosa of Empoli

Match Ratings