Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadio Tardini where Parma play host to Empoli. A crowd of 9,122 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Parma are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Empoli appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Garcia Duque Statuto.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Parma are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Empoli appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Garcia Duque Statuto.
0.00
0-0Empoli kick off and get the first half underway!
2.43
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Guerino Corrent plays the ball forward to Oberdan Pecchia. Oberdan Pecchia knocks in a cross ball towards Pierre G. Bonfiglio. Bernardo Colacone comes in with a late challenge on Pierre G. Bonfiglio. Pierre G. Bonfiglio appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
6.02
0-0Manuel Strada barges into Alex McCoist. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alex McCoist stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.37
0-0Without breaking stride, Marcos Santos plays the ball forward to Dominique Aubanel. Dominique Aubanel shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
14.27
0-0Tiziano Muzzi kicks a strong pass forward to Antonino Spinesi. Antonino Spinesi flicks a high ball forward to Manuel Strada who takes it down. Manuel Strada knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.23
Bernardo Colacone receives the ball from a throw-in from Alex McCoist. Bernardo Colacone threads a neat ball through to Pierre-Yves Nalis. Pierre-Yves Nalis makes a simple pass to Enrico Pedone. Enrico Pedone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.08
Evans Tedesco makes a simple pass to Dominique Aubanel. Dominique Aubanel plays a quick one-two with Enrico Pedone and rushes in on goal... Dominique Aubanel shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
18.53
Mauricio Toldo catches Cristian Maspero on the ankles. The referee calls over Mauricio Toldo and shows him a yellow card! Cristian Maspero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.37
0-0Ivone Iorio makes a beautiful solo run. Ivone Iorio tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Sebastiano Comotto manages to keep it out.
24.41
Emmanuel Nwakire deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Evans Tedesco. Evans Tedesco flicks a high pass forward. Enrico Pedone collects the pass. Enrico Pedone whips in a cross ball towards Dominique Aubanel. Dominique Aubanel gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Komian Florentin effortlessly picks it out of the air!
26.27
0-0Enrico Pedone comes in with a late challenge on Samba Cinetti. The referee warns Enrico Pedone to calm down! Samba Cinetti runs off the knock.
27.51
Samba Cinetti sees Antonino Spinesi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Antonino Spinesi hits a low pass to Manuel Strada. Manuel Strada shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
32.26
Adriano Paris chips the ball to his team mate, Manuel Strada. Manuel Strada shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
33.42
Antonino Spinesi barges into Marcos Santos. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marcos Santos stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.12
Adriano Paris deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pierre G. Bonfiglio. Pierre G. Bonfiglio lofts in a cross ball towards Manuel Strada. Manuel Strada makes a looping header on goal. Good keeping from Sebastiano Comotto as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
37.07
0-0Guerino Corrent takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Sebastiano Comotto jumps up and plucks the ball out of the air.
38.23
Alex McCoist flicks a high pass forward to Marcos Santos who brings the ball under control. Marcos Santos flicks a high pass forward. Dominique Aubanel holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dominique Aubanel knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Komian Florentin who gathers it comfortably.
39.42
Guerino Corrent takes it forward alone. Guerino Corrent shoots from outside the area but somehow Sebastiano Comotto manages to keep it out.
40.30
Cristian Maspero makes a simple pass to Antonino Spinesi. Antonino Spinesi flicks a high pass forward. Manuel Strada controls it well on his chest. Manuel Strada shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
Adriano Paris kicks a strong pass forward to Manuel Strada. Manuel Strada sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Parma appear unchanged since the first half. Empoli appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. The Empoli players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Parma kick off and get the second half underway!
48.21
Samba Cinetti clumsily knocks into Mauricio Toldo. Samba Cinetti is shown the yellow card! Mauricio Toldo stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.31
0-1Guerino Corrent threads a neat ball through to Manuel Strada. Manuel Strada flicks the ball to his team mate, Pierre G. Bonfiglio. Pierre G. Bonfiglio makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Sebastiano Comotto with no chance!! Goal for Empoli!
60.00
0-1Empoli have made a substitution with Mauro Davanzante replacing Antonino Spinesi .
61.03
Mauro Davanzante controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oberdan Pecchia. Oberdan Pecchia knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sjaak Bergkamp.
69.29
Tiziano Muzzi sees Adriano Paris in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Adriano Paris makes a probing pass to Manuel Strada. Manuel Strada plays a scrappy one-two with Pierre G. Bonfiglio and advances towards the goal... Manuel Strada shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
71.21
Samba Cinetti runs forward with the ball. Samba Cinetti controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pierre G. Bonfiglio. Pierre G. Bonfiglio knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bernardo Colacone.
72.08
Mauro Davanzante flicks a high pass forward to Oberdan Pecchia who brings the ball under control. Oberdan Pecchia shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
78.23
Guerino Corrent flicks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Strada. Manuel Strada tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
79.30
Guerino Corrent flicks a high ball forward to Manuel Strada who takes it down. Manuel Strada shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
83.44
Alex McCoist kicks a strong pass forward to Marcos Santos. Marcos Santos changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Marcos Santos shoots from long range. Wonderful reactions from Komian Florentin keeps it out!
90.00
Pierre-Yves Nalis flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Toldo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mauricio Toldo shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Sebastiano Comotto (GK)
8
2. Alex McCoist (DEF)
6
3. Emmanuel Nwakire (DEF)
6
4. Sjaak Bergkamp (DEF)
6
5. Bernardo Colacone (DEF)
6
6. Marcos Santos (MID)
8
7. Evans Tedesco (MID)
6
8. Pierre-Yves Nalis (MID)
6
9. Enrico Pedone (ATT)
6
10. Dominique Aubanel (ATT)
6
11. Mauricio Toldo (ATT)
5
12. Stefan Mariana (GK)
0
13. Jonathan De Ascentis (GK)
0
14. Alain Ljuboja (DEF)
0
1. Komian Florentin (GK)
7
2. Cristian Maspero (DEF)
6
3. Tiziano Muzzi (DEF)
7
4. Samba Cinetti (DEF)
7
5. Ivone Iorio (MID)
7
6. Adriano Paris (MID)
7
7. Guerino Corrent (MID)
8
8. Antonino Spinesi (MID)
6
9. Pierre G. Bonfiglio (ATT)
9
10. Manuel Strada (ATT)
7
11. Oberdan Pecchia (ATT)
6
12. Aladino Maltagliati (GK)
0
13. Mauro Davanzante (ATT)
6
14. Ivan Moreno (DEF)
0