Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Stadio C. Castellani where Empoli play host to Parma. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Empoli are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Parma appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Empoli are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Parma appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Parma kick off and get the first half underway!
3.01
0-0Emile Standing passes the ball forward to Fernando Diaz. Fernando Diaz makes a probing pass to Gill Artistico. Gill Artistico plays a perfect one-two with Vesa Polviander and rushes in on goal... Gill Artistico shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Achille Locatelli manages to gather it comfortably.
9.57
0-0Cyril Djire hacks Serhiy Kopolovets from behind! The referee calls over Cyril Djire and shows him a yellow card! Serhiy Kopolovets hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.19
0-0Christian Bordoni passes the ball forward to Gill Artistico. Gill Artistico plays a perfect one-two with Mohammed Adeshina and rushes in on goal... Gill Artistico shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
21.08
Cyril Djire knocks the ball forward to Gill Artistico. Gill Artistico shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
22.42
Jamie Coppinger makes a probing pass to Ray Leone. Ray Leone lofts in a cross ball towards Godwin Kanu. Godwin Kanu flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
24.22
Gill Artistico clumsily knocks into Marvin Smith. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marvin Smith hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.04
Serhiy Kopolovets controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joonas Helin. Joonas Helin knocks in a cross ball towards Ray Leone. Ray Leone heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
28.24
Gianluca Sotgia makes a probing pass to Fernando Diaz. Fernando Diaz chips the ball to his team mate, Vesa Polviander. Vesa Polviander makes a simple pass to Mohammed Adeshina. Mohammed Adeshina rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Achille Locatelli.
30.25
Marvin Smith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Karim Bertjens. Karim Bertjens decides to run forward with the ball. Karim Bertjens shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
38.44
0-1Marvin Smith makes a probing pass to Serhiy Kopolovets. Serhiy Kopolovets makes a probing pass to Ray Leone. Ray Leone knocks in a cross ball towards Godwin Kanu. Godwin Kanu flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
42.59
0-1Emile Standing catches Joonas Helin on the ankles. The referee calls over Emile Standing and warns him to calm down! Joonas Helin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.41
Ismael Ayaz threads the ball through to Vladimir Nappi. Vladimir Nappi knocks the ball to his team mate, Godwin Kanu. Godwin Kanu whips in a cross ball towards Ray Leone. Ray Leone is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Empoli kick off and get the second half underway!
54.32
Vladimir Nappi decides to run forward with the ball. Vladimir Nappi plays a perfect one-two with Ray Leone and rushes in on goal... Vladimir Nappi makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
59.37
0-2Christian Bordoni brings the ball forward. Christian Bordoni knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ismael Ayaz.
60.47
Felice Delpiano flicks the ball to his team mate, Christian Bordoni. Christian Bordoni passes the ball forward to Vesa Polviander. Vesa Polviander knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Franken.
61.20
Cyril Djire knocks the ball to his team mate, Vesa Polviander. Vesa Polviander finds some space and shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
66.17
Fernando Diaz chips the ball to his team mate, Vesa Polviander. Vesa Polviander tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Achille Locatelli!
67.55
Vladimir Nappi knocks the ball forward to Joonas Helin. Joonas Helin finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
69.51
Cyril Djire makes a simple pass to Vesa Polviander. Vesa Polviander knocks in a cross ball towards Mohammed Adeshina. Mohammed Adeshina flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
71.37
Gianluca Sotgia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cyril Djire. Cyril Djire flicks the ball to his team mate, Vesa Polviander. Vesa Polviander knocks in a cross ball towards Gill Artistico. Gill Artistico flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
78.27
Serhiy Kopolovets sees a break and surges forward. Serhiy Kopolovets finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
81.55
Gianluca Sotgia deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fernando Diaz. Fernando Diaz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gill Artistico. Gill Artistico plays a perfect one-two with Vesa Polviander and rushes in on goal... Gill Artistico rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Achille Locatelli!
84.57
Jamie Coppinger deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Godwin Kanu. Godwin Kanu lofts in a cross ball towards Joonas Helin. Joonas Helin flicks the ball with his head but somehow Eddie Lumsdon manages to keep it out.
85.56
Marvin Smith knocks the ball to his team mate, Vladimir Nappi. Vladimir Nappi sees a break and surges forward. Vladimir Nappi shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Eddie Lumsdon manages to gather it comfortably.
87.02
Felice Delpiano makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cyril Djire. Cyril Djire makes a probing pass to Gill Artistico. Gill Artistico knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.19
Vladimir Nappi makes a simple pass to Joonas Helin. Joonas Helin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
2-2Fernando Diaz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gill Artistico. Gill Artistico threads the ball through to Mohammed Adeshina but he's offside!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.3%
47.7%
Play Area
29.1%
43%
27.9%
Scorers