Match Report

0.00 0-0

Empoli start the match!

2.47 0-0

Pegguy Clayton plays the ball forward to Rodolfo Flores. Rodolfo Flores flicks a high pass forward. Leon Jacobs controls it well on his chest. Leon Jacobs controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!

4.07 0-0

Emmanuel Charvet hits a low pass to Ferdinando De Angelis. Ferdinando De Angelis flicks the ball to his team mate, Danilo Garzya. Danilo Garzya whips in a cross ball towards Tonino Dalmat. Tonino Dalmat directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!

8.16 0-0

Sven Hitzlsperger threads a neat ball through to Ferdinando De Angelis. Ferdinando De Angelis whips in a cross ball towards Danilo Garzya. Danilo Garzya beats his man to it with a header but is denied by Mauricio Alonso. Excellent block.

12.22 0-0

Emmanuel Charvet barges into Adrian Monk. Emmanuel Charvet is shown the yellow card! Adrian Monk stretches but gets up unharmed.

15.32 0-1

Ferdinando De Angelis flicks a high pass forward to Danilo Garzya who brings the ball under control. Danilo Garzya controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Valentino De Rosa through on goal. Some world-class footwork from Valentino De Rosa provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!

20.00 0-1

Sven Hitzlsperger surges forward with the ball. Sven Hitzlsperger knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mauricio Alonso.

22.50 0-1

Sven Hitzlsperger flicks a high pass forward. Tonino Dalmat controls it well on his chest. Tonino Dalmat controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!

24.11 0-1

Gialuca Sussi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Valentino De Rosa. Valentino De Rosa shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.

26.23 0-1

Sven Hitzlsperger knocks the ball forward to Ferdinando De Angelis. Ferdinando De Angelis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ottavio Carbone but the linesman indicates offside!

27.01 1-1

Adrian Monk knocks the ball forward to Giordano Baiano. Giordano Baiano plays a one-two with Adrian Monk and rushes in on goal... Giordano Baiano tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!

36.22 1-1

Valentino De Rosa comes in with a late challenge on Luigi Danotti. Valentino De Rosa is shown the yellow card! Luigi Danotti stretches but gets up unharmed.

39.05 1-1

Ferdinando De Angelis comes in with a late challenge on Mauricio Alonso. Ferdinando De Angelis is shown the yellow card! Mauricio Alonso hobbles a bit, but should be okay.

42.24 2-1

Rodolfo Flores flicks a high pass forward. Luigi Danotti collects the pass. Luigi Danotti plays a one-two with Giordano Baiano and advances towards the goal... Luigi Danotti muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!

45.00 3-1

Giordano Baiano flicks a high pass forward to Luigi Danotti who brings the ball under control. Luigi Danotti rushes past Giampiero Manitta! Luigi Danotti shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!

45.00 3-1

The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

45.00 3-1

The whistle blows and Pescara kick off!

55.52 3-1

With a delightful solo run, Danilo Garzya stretches the opposition's defence. Danilo Garzya knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mauricio Alonso.

60.09 3-1

Empoli have made a substitution with Emiliano Pessotto replacing Valentino De Rosa .

67.41 3-1

Mauricio Alonso makes a simple pass to Rodolfo Flores. Rodolfo Flores runs straight at the opposition's defence. Rodolfo Flores sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Massimiliano Mezzano reads it well. Nice save!

69.15 3-1

Giampiero Manitta makes a probing pass to Sven Hitzlsperger. Sven Hitzlsperger advances inside the box! Sven Hitzlsperger side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but somehow Christian Palladini manages to keep it out.

71.39 3-1

With great vision, Sven Hitzlsperger plays the ball forward to Emiliano Pessotto. Emiliano Pessotto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.

72.45 3-1

Ferdinando De Angelis chips the ball to his team mate, Danilo Garzya. Danilo Garzya shoots from 20 yards but Christian Palladini is on top of it.

75.37 3-1

Mauricio Alonso flicks a high pass forward. Leon Jacobs controls it well on his chest. Leon Jacobs knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Leonardo Pirri.

77.49 3-1

Pescara have made 2 substitutions with Marcel Mazure replacing Ezio Capecchi and Eric Maris replacing Leon Jacobs .

79.28 3-1

Dion Drake makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodolfo Flores. Rodolfo Flores sees Eric Maris in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eric Maris knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.

84.47 3-1

Giampiero Manitta chips the ball to his team mate, Sven Hitzlsperger. Sven Hitzlsperger plays the ball forward to Tonino Dalmat. Tonino Dalmat finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!

85.15 3-2

Giampiero Manitta flicks a high pass forward. Ferdinando De Angelis controls it well on his chest. Ferdinando De Angelis shoots from long range. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Empoli!

89.08 3-2

Adrian Monk takes it forward alone. Adrian Monk whips in a cross ball towards Maurits Ebbinge. Maurits Ebbinge is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Massimiliano Mezzano comfortably punches it away to safety.

90.00 3-2

The referee whistles full-time!