Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Artemio Franchi where Siena play host to Empoli. A crowd of 8,904 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Siena are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Empoli appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Siena are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Empoli appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Siena kick off the first half!
2.35
0-0Ruggero Baiano makes a probing pass to Eduardo Nunes. Eduardo Nunes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Oswald. Nicolas Oswald passes the ball forward to Salvatore Padalino. Salvatore Padalino cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
3.05
Alassandro Rocchi chips the ball to his team mate, Sebastiano Lotti. Sebastiano Lotti makes a beautiful solo run. Sebastiano Lotti whips in a cross ball towards Achille Pagano. Achille Pagano is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
4.25
0-0Sebastiano Lotti threads the ball through to Achille Pagano. Achille Pagano knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Armin Francke.
6.25
Samuele Orlandini chips the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Nunes. Eduardo Nunes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Achille Pagano. Achille Pagano tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
8.17
0-0Benito Petrachi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leonardo Salvetti. Leonardo Salvetti tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Leonardo Graffiedi manages to gather it comfortably.
10.47
Eduardo Nunes advances with the ball. Eduardo Nunes whips in a cross ball towards Salvatore Padalino. Salvatore Padalino directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Fabio Leone!
15.30
0-0Eduardo Nunes kicks a strong pass forward to Achille Pagano. Achille Pagano knocks the ball forward to Nicolas Oswald but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
18.09
Eduardo Nunes threads the ball through to Nicolas Oswald. Nicolas Oswald lofts in a cross ball towards Salvatore Padalino. Salvatore Padalino directs the ball goalwards with his head. Fabio Leone easily picks it out of the air!
32.18
Arnauld Tatti controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vinicio E. Percassi. Vinicio E. Percassi shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Leonardo Graffiedi easily smothers it!
36.07
Armin Francke makes a probing pass to Christian Bertarelli. Christian Bertarelli knocks the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Salvetti. Leonardo Salvetti controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Leonardo Graffiedi.
38.55
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
39.56
Gaetano Coppola makes a probing pass to Achille Pagano. Achille Pagano knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Armin Francke.
42.17
0-0Eduardo Nunes catches Arnauld Tatti on the ankles. Eduardo Nunes is warned by the referee! Arnauld Tatti hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.54
Roberto Ganci knocks the ball forward to Arnauld Tatti. Arnauld Tatti flicks the ball to his team mate, Vinicio E. Percassi. Vinicio E. Percassi shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Empoli kick off!
51.10
1-0Christian Bertarelli kicks a strong pass forward to Leonardo Salvetti. Leonardo Salvetti shoots from long range. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Leonardo Salvetti!
54.27
Achille Pedone makes a beautiful solo run. Achille Pedone finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
55.50
1-0Vinicio E. Percassi barges into Samuele Orlandini. Vinicio E. Percassi is given a warning by the referee! Samuele Orlandini carries on, but is struggling a bit.
61.35
Vinicio E. Percassi barges into Alassandro Rocchi. The referee calls over Vinicio E. Percassi again and warns him to calm down! Alassandro Rocchi runs off the knock.
63.37
Gaetano Coppola knocks the ball to his team mate, Salvatore Padalino. Salvatore Padalino shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
67.44
Sebastiano Lotti hacks Benito Petrachi from behind! Sebastiano Lotti is given a warning by the referee! Benito Petrachi stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.03
Achille Pedone knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Oswald. Nicolas Oswald shoots from long range but it is miles over!
79.41
Roberto Ganci flicks the ball to his team mate, Christian Bertarelli. Christian Bertarelli makes a simple pass to Leonardo Salvetti. Leonardo Salvetti shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
85.30
1-0Eduardo Nunes catches Arnauld Tatti on the ankles. Eduardo Nunes is shown the yellow card! Arnauld Tatti hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.26
Girolamo Erra knocks the ball to his team mate, Vinicio E. Percassi. Vinicio E. Percassi whips in a cross ball towards Leonardo Salvetti. Leonardo Salvetti is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Leonardo Graffiedi!
90.00
Gaetano Coppola decides to run forward with the ball. Gaetano Coppola shoots from distance but it flies wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
2
7
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.1%
57.9%
Play Area
31.6%
47.4%
21.1%
Scorers