Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio C. Castellani where Empoli play host to Messina. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Empoli are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Messina appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Empoli are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Messina appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Empoli kicking off!
2.10
0-0Pier G. Perrotta catches Nondier Gallardo on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nondier Gallardo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.20
1-0Christian Bordoni makes a probing pass to Gill Artistico. Gill Artistico goes all the way! Gill Artistico tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.48
1-0Felice Delpiano kicks a strong pass forward to Christian Bordoni. Christian Bordoni flicks the ball to his team mate, Gill Artistico. Gill Artistico knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Linus Jentsch.
15.13
1-0Nicola Goretti catches Nondier Gallardo on the ankles. Nicola Goretti is warned by the referee! Nondier Gallardo stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.27
Hrafn Bergvinsson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nondier Gallardo. Nondier Gallardo knocks in a cross ball towards Gill Artistico. Gill Artistico directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Sidney Ray has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
24.42
Linus Jentsch knocks the ball to his team mate, P. Gilberto Porchia. P. Gilberto Porchia kicks a strong pass forward to Amedeo Ghirardello. Amedeo Ghirardello lofts in a cross ball towards Fabio Bondi. Fabio Bondi powers a header at goal. Fabio Bondi scores for Messina!!
27.45
2-1Jean-Guy Girard flicks the ball to his team mate, Amedeo Ghirardello. Amedeo Ghirardello knocks in a cross ball towards Fabio Bondi. Fabio Bondi flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
36.49
2-1Nicola Goretti threads the ball through to P. Gilberto Porchia. P. Gilberto Porchia chips the ball to his team mate, Mauro Bennardo. Mauro Bennardo finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Dayo Bianco manages to gather it comfortably.
40.57
Pier G. Perrotta flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Guy Girard. Jean-Guy Girard advances with the ball. Jean-Guy Girard shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
42.39
Gianluca Sotgia kicks a strong pass forward to Hrafn Bergvinsson. Hrafn Bergvinsson flicks the ball to his team mate, Nondier Gallardo. Nondier Gallardo kicks a strong pass forward to Gill Artistico. Gill Artistico rockets a shot on goal but somehow Sidney Ray manages to keep it out.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with Messina kicking off!
49.55
Christian Bordoni makes a simple pass to Nondier Gallardo. Nondier Gallardo shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
55.45
Hrafn Bergvinsson comes in with a late challenge on P. Gilberto Porchia. Hrafn Bergvinsson is warned by the referee! P. Gilberto Porchia runs off the knock.
55.45
2-1The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
61.49
Jean-Guy Girard takes it forward alone. Jean-Guy Girard knocks in a cross ball towards Fabio Bondi. Fabio Bondi is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
65.05
Gennaro Bia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gill Artistico. Gill Artistico knocks in a cross ball towards Nondier Gallardo. Nondier Gallardo heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Sidney Ray has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
73.08
Generoso Birindelli knocks the ball forward to Christian Bordoni. Christian Bordoni makes a simple pass to Nondier Gallardo. Nondier Gallardo goes all the way! Nondier Gallardo takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
75.39
3-2Mario Fonseca catches Gennaro Bia on the ankles. The referee calls over Mario Fonseca and warns him to calm down! Gennaro Bia gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
77.02
Maurizio Armellini knocks the ball to his team mate, Fabio Bondi. Fabio Bondi knocks in a cross ball towards Mauro Bennardo. Mauro Bennardo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Dayo Bianco easily smothers it.
83.29
Hrafn Bergvinsson advances with the ball. Hrafn Bergvinsson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicola Goretti.
85.49
Kewullay Stendardo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gill Artistico. Gill Artistico sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
89.23
Maurizio Armellini threads the ball through to Fabio Bondi. Fabio Bondi tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Gill Artistico 10, 16 Nondier Gallardo 65 | Fabio Bondi 24, 61 |