Match Report


SampdoriaSampdoria     EmpoliEmpoli
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Rodrigo CamposR. Campos58
G
1captain
G
57Zerbini BaianoZ. Baiano
Dario De SanzoD. De Sanzo73
D
2
D
76Benito GuzzoB. Guzzo
Frederico MarinF. Marin69
D
3
D
63Pier G. AltomareP. Altomare
Pierre G. De SoleP. De Sole66
D
4
D
59Dayo ZanettiD. Zanetti
Andre PegoloA. Pegolo49
D
captain5
M
69Generoso CroceG. Croce
Gianni BalliG. Balli74
M
6
M
65Guglielmo Di NapoliG. Di Napoli
Fernando GuerreroF. Guerrero64
M
7
M
63Duccio RussoD. Russo
Roberto PercassiR. Percassi64
A
8
M
62Marcel HollmerM. Hollmer
Danilo CalaiòD. Calaiò54
A
9
A
83Mariano Di MeglioM. Di Meglio
Eugenio BressanE. Bressan54
A
10
A
66Nwankwo MossN. Moss
Alejandro Del SolA. Del Sol51
A
11
A
62Nelson van den HeuvelN. van den Heuvel
 
Gaetano BonazzoliG. Bonazzoli58
M
12
M
61Florian MelliF. Melli
Michele ArriccaM. Arricca55
M
13
M
52Oscar Jr. CimarelliO. Cimarelli
Frits ChivuF. Chivu55
G
14
A
52Rodolfo AnnoniR. Annoni

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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Stadio Luigi Ferraris where Sampdoria play host to Empoli. A crowd of 9,079 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sampdoria are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Empoli appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Luigi Zanutta.


0.00
The whistle blows and Empoli kick off!
2.13
With vision, Fernando Guerrero laces a through ball forward to Eugenio Bressan. Eugenio Bressan tries a spectacular long range effort. Zerbini Baiano gets down and covers it.
8.46
Duccio Russo brings the ball forward. Duccio Russo plays a one-two with Nelson van den Heuvel and rushes in on goal... Duccio Russo side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Rodrigo Campos had no chance!! Goal for Empoli!
36.38
Frederico Marin kicks a strong pass forward to Gianni Balli. Gianni Balli decides to run forward with the ball. Gianni Balli shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
Sampdoria start the second half!
54.54
With imagination, Guglielmo Di Napoli plays the ball forward to Nelson van den Heuvel. Nelson van den Heuvel shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
55.17
Dayo Zanetti sees space and advances. Dayo Zanetti flicks the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Moss. Nwankwo Moss cuts inside the box! Nwankwo Moss tries a spectacular strike but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
60.19
Duccio Russo surges forward with the ball. Duccio Russo shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
63.49
Guglielmo Di Napoli flicks the ball to his team mate, Mariano Di Meglio. Mariano Di Meglio kicks a strong pass forward to Nwankwo Moss but the referee indicates it's offside!
73.03
With some swift thinking, Frederico Marin plays the ball forward to Gianni Balli. Gianni Balli flicks a high ball forward to Eugenio Bressan who takes it down. Eugenio Bressan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
77.47
Guglielmo Di Napoli threads the ball through to Nwankwo Moss. Nwankwo Moss plays a one-two with Nelson van den Heuvel and rushes in on goal... Nwankwo Moss shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Empoli!
84.25
Gianni Balli threads a neat ball through to Eugenio Bressan. Eugenio Bressan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.27
Gianni Balli threads a neat ball through to Roberto Percassi. Roberto Percassi tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Zerbini Baiano manages to keep it out.
90.00
Fernando Guerrero threads the ball through to Eugenio Bressan. Eugenio Bressan skips past Dayo Zanetti! Eugenio Bressan takes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Sampdoria

Empoli
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
36.8%
63.2%
Play Area
27.9%
48.5%
23.5%

Scorers
Duccio Russo 8
Nwankwo Moss 77

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nwankwo Moss of Empoli

Match Ratings