Match Report


EmpoliEmpoli     PescaraPescara
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Zerbini BaianoZ. Baiano57
G
captain1
G
59Valentino ManettiV. Manetti
Benito GuzzoB. Guzzo76
D
2captain
D
77Jose E. PasqualinJ. Pasqualin
Pier G. AltomareP. Altomare63
D
3
D
71Valerio ZenoniV. Zenoni
Dayo ZanettiD. Zanetti59
D
4
D
62Rosario FoglioR. Foglio
Generoso CroceG. Croce69
M
5
D
59Mirco La MarcaM. La Marca
Guglielmo Di NapoliG. Di Napoli65
M
6
M
64Andres NunezA. Nunez
Marcel HollmerM. Hollmer63
M
7
M
63Pieter Van Den BromP. Van Den Brom
Duccio RussoD. Russo63
M
8
M
56Robert ArmstrongR. Armstrong
Nwankwo MossN. Moss66
A
9
A
77Gian Luca VendrameG. Vendrame
Nelson van den HeuvelN. van den Heuvel62
A
10
A
64Riccardo GrittiR. Gritti
Lamberto CaponeL. Capone52
A
11
A
60Alessandro BallarinA. Ballarin
 
Florian MelliF. Melli61
M
12
D
58Luca CristalliniL. Cristallini
Oscar Jr. CimarelliO. Cimarelli52
M
13
M
55Guerino PaganiG. Pagani
Rodolfo AnnoniR. Annoni52
A
14
A
55Martino FresiM. Fresi

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio C. Castellani where Empoli play host to Pescara. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Empoli are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Pescara appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Emiliano Bianchini.


0.00
The first half starts with Pescara kicking off!
4.28
With a delightful solo run, Robert Armstrong stretches the opposition's defence. Robert Armstrong threads a neat, attacking ball through to Riccardo Gritti. Riccardo Gritti comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
12.27
Robert Armstrong passes the ball forward to Riccardo Gritti. Riccardo Gritti makes a defence splitting pass to Gian Luca Vendrame. Gian Luca Vendrame makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Zerbini Baiano is on top of it.
16.18
Robert Armstrong flicks a high pass forward. Riccardo Gritti controls it well on his chest. Riccardo Gritti plays a scrappy one-two with Alessandro Ballarin and advances towards the goal... Riccardo Gritti cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
24.40
Mirco La Marca flicks a high pass forward. Pieter Van Den Brom holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pieter Van Den Brom flicks the ball to his team mate, Gian Luca Vendrame. Gian Luca Vendrame shoots from 25 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
27.39
Pieter Van Den Brom takes it forward alone. Pieter Van Den Brom knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pier G. Altomare.
32.23
Pier G. Altomare flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Hollmer collects the pass. Marcel Hollmer runs straight at the opposition's defence. Marcel Hollmer plays a scrappy one-two with Nwankwo Moss and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Marcel Hollmer provides some space. He shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
36.43
Dayo Zanetti runs forward with the ball. With a delightful solo run, Dayo Zanetti stretches the opposition's defence. Dayo Zanetti makes a probing pass to Nelson van den Heuvel but he's offside!
45.00
Pier G. Altomare hits a low pass to Duccio Russo. Duccio Russo makes a beautiful solo run. With great vision, Duccio Russo plays the ball forward to Lamberto Capone who has made a great run into the box. Lamberto Capone shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Empoli get the second half underway!
48.47
Pescara are playing very defensively.
49.55
Marcel Hollmer laces a through ball forward to Lamberto Capone. Lamberto Capone knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Valerio Zenoni.
55.39
With vision, Pier G. Altomare plays the ball forward to Generoso Croce. Generoso Croce makes a probing pass to Nwankwo Moss. Nwankwo Moss controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
57.45
Jose E. Pasqualin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pieter Van Den Brom. Pieter Van Den Brom flicks the ball to his team mate, Gian Luca Vendrame. Gian Luca Vendrame skips past Benito Guzzo! Some silky footwork from Gian Luca Vendrame provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
60.40
Robert Armstrong flicks a high pass forward. Alessandro Ballarin controls it well on his chest. Alessandro Ballarin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.36
Guglielmo Di Napoli flicks a high pass forward. Nelson van den Heuvel controls it well on his chest. Nelson van den Heuvel knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Valerio Zenoni.
63.58
Guglielmo Di Napoli flicks a high pass forward to Lamberto Capone who brings the ball under control. Lamberto Capone lofts in a cross ball towards Nelson van den Heuvel. Nelson van den Heuvel heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
66.26
Duccio Russo catches Andres Nunez on the ankles. The referee brings Duccio Russo to one side and gives him a warning! Andres Nunez stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.25
Dayo Zanetti flicks a high ball forward to Marcel Hollmer who takes it down. Marcel Hollmer runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Marcel Hollmer threads a neat ball through to Lamberto Capone. Lamberto Capone tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Valentino Manetti has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
71.21
Pieter Van Den Brom makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Riccardo Gritti. Riccardo Gritti knocks in a cross ball towards Gian Luca Vendrame. Gian Luca Vendrame makes a convincing header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
72.36
Duccio Russo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nwankwo Moss. Nwankwo Moss kicks a strong pass forward to Nelson van den Heuvel but the referee indicates it's offside!
79.35
Generoso Croce makes a simple pass to Nwankwo Moss. Nwankwo Moss sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
81.19
Rosario Foglio flicks a high ball forward to Robert Armstrong who takes it down. With a delightful solo run, Robert Armstrong stretches the opposition's defence. Robert Armstrong knocks in a cross ball towards Gian Luca Vendrame. Gian Luca Vendrame is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but is denied by Zerbini Baiano. Excellent save.
83.06
Jose E. Pasqualin barges into Nwankwo Moss. Jose E. Pasqualin is warned by the referee! Nwankwo Moss runs off the knock.
84.42
Generoso Croce kicks a strong pass forward to Lamberto Capone. Lamberto Capone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.40
Pieter Van Den Brom makes a simple pass to Riccardo Gritti. Riccardo Gritti makes a probing pass to Gian Luca Vendrame but he's offside!
87.38
Benito Guzzo flicks a high pass forward. Guglielmo Di Napoli controls it well on his chest. Guglielmo Di Napoli passes the ball forward to Nwankwo Moss. Nwankwo Moss advances inside the box! Rosario Foglio catches Nwankwo Moss on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
87.38
The referee points to the spot..
88.47
Lamberto Capone takes a short run up. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
89.57
Robert Armstrong passes the ball forward to Alessandro Ballarin. Alessandro Ballarin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dayo Zanetti.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Empoli

Pescara
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.9%
47.1%
Play Area
32.2%
44.8%
23%

Scorers
Lamberto Capone 67, 88 (p)
Riccardo Gritti 4
Gian Luca Vendrame 24, 57

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gian Luca Vendrame of Pescara

Match Ratings