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Match Live Standings Predictions Head-to-Head Team Form Video

Serie A, 22-round, regular season, 16.01.2022 08:00

Statistics
xG
1.04
 
 
 
1.12
Shots
14
 
 
 
17
Shots on target
3
 
 
 
6
Shots Blocked
6
 
 
 
4
Saves
5
 
 
 
2
Possession %
49
 
 
 
51
Corner
6
 
 
 
5
Fouls
13
 
 
 
17
Offsides
0
 
 
 
1
Yellow cards
3
 
 
 
5
Red cards
0
 
 
 
0
Attacks
91
 
 
 
98
Attacks (Dangerous)
55
 
 
 
52
Pass
370
 
 
 
394
Pass percentage %
77
 
 
 
79
Free Kicks
16
 
 
 
13
Crosses
26
 
 
 
17
Tackles
13
 
 
 
17
 22% (258)  38% (431)  40% (458)
Match preview
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90+4
 
Plenty of chances in this game but neither team could score the decisive goal
 
90+4
That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
 
90+3
 
Ball possession: Venezia: 49%, Empoli: 51%.
 
90+3
 
Empoli take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
90+3
 
Goal kick for Empoli
 
90+2
 
David Okereke from Venezia sends an effort wide of target
 
90+2
 
Could be a good chance here as Gianluca Busio from Venezia cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
 
90+2
 
Safe hands from Guglielmo Vicario as he comes out and claims the ball
 
90+2
 
The ball is crossed into the area by Michael Cuisance from Venezia ...
 
90+2
 
Venezia take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
90+1
 
Great vision by Samuele Ricci from Empoli as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
 
90+1
 
Poor play by Riccardo Fiamozzi as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
 
90+1
 
Thomas Henry from Venezia chips the ball into the penalty box.
 
90+1
 
Goal kick for Empoli
 
90+1
 
The fourth official shows there are [injury_time] minute(s) of time to be added
 
90
 
Pietro Ceccaroni from Venezia tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
 
90
 
A shot by Pietro Ceccaroni is blocked
 
90
 
Michael Cuisance from Venezia chips the ball into the penalty box.
 
90
 
Ball possession: Venezia: 48%, Empoli: 52%.
 
89
 
The referee signals a free kick as Petar Stojanovic from Empoli trips Nani
 
89
 
Venezia take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
89
 
Venezia plays a short goal kick.
 
89
 
A lob by Liam Henderson from Empoli goes wide.
 
89
 
Patrick Cutrone from Empoli heads the ball to a team mate.
 
89
 
Riccardo Fiamozzi sends a long ball upfield.
 
88
 
Dangerous challenge by Pietro Ceccaroni from Venezia. Kristjan Asllani on the receiving end of that.
 
88
 
Safe hands from Guglielmo Vicario as he comes out and claims the ball
 
88
 
Michael Cuisance crosses the ball into the box from the free kick
 
87
 
Ardian Ismajili from Empoli goes a bit too far there as the pulls down David Okereke
 
87
 
Venezia take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
87
 
Liam Henderson is penalised for pushing Antonio Junior Vacca
 
86
 
Venezia take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
86
 
Empoli take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
86
 
Liam Henderson from Empoli tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
 
86
 
Safe hands from Guglielmo Vicario as he comes out and claims the ball
 
86
 
Gianluca Busio delivers a teasing cross into the box...
 
85
 
A Venezia-player passes the ball to a team mate.
 
85
 
A Venezia-player passes the ball to a team mate.
 
85
 
Venezia take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
85
 
David Okereke from Venezia makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
85
 
Ball possession: Venezia: 48%, Empoli: 52%.
 
85
 
Kristjan Asllani from Empoli commits a foul by elbowing Nani
 
85
 
Mattia Caldara relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
84
 
Leo Stulac crosses the ball into the box from the free kick
 
84
Nedim Bajrami is leaving the field to be replaced by Patrick Cutrone in a tactical substitution.
 
84
 
The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
 
84
Filippo Bandinelli is leaving the field to be replaced by Leo Stulac in a tactical substitution.
 
84
 
The referee signals a free kick as Michael Cuisance from Venezia trips Samuele Ricci
 
83
 
Empoli are trying to create something here.
 
83
 
Venezia take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
82
 
The game is restarted
 
82
 
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
 
82
 
Lorenzo Tonelli relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
82
 
Gianluca Busio puts in a dangerous cross...
 
81
 
Antonio Junior Vacca relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
81
 
Andrea Pinamonti puts in a cross...
 
80
Mattia Aramu is leaving the field to be replaced by Gianluca Busio in a tactical substitution.
 
80
 
Thomas Henry is penalised for pushing Lorenzo Tonelli
 
80
 
Ball possession: Venezia: 48%, Empoli: 52%.
 
79
 
The referee signals a free kick as Petar Stojanovic from Empoli trips Nani
 
79
 
Andrea Pinamonti from Empoli tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
79
 
Filippo Bandinelli puts in a dangerous cross...
 
79
Szymon Zurkowski is leaving the field to be replaced by Kristjan Asllani in a tactical substitution.
 
78
 
Dangerous challenge by Michael Cuisance from Venezia. Liam Henderson on the receiving end of that.
 
78
 
Goal kick for Empoli
 
77
 
Domen Crnigoj from Venezia tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
 
77
 
Venezia take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
76
The referee is not having the complaints from Filippo Bandinelli who is given a yellow card for dissent
 
76
 
Thomas Henry is penalised for pushing Ardian Ismajili
 
76
 
David Okereke releases a shot, it's parried by Guglielmo Vicario but he can't hold onto it...
 
76
 
Michael Cuisance carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
 
76
 
Petar Stojanovic could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
 
75
 
Thomas Henry from Venezia directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
75
 
The game is restarted
 
75
 
Ball possession: Venezia: 47%, Empoli: 53%.
 
74
 
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
 
73
 
With that goal, Venezia equalised. Game on!
 
73
 
Nani provided the assist for the goal.
 
73
G O O O A A A L - David Okereke scores with the right foot!
 
73
 
Nani of Venezia passes the ball to a team mate.
 
73
 
Mattia Aramu of Venezia passes the ball to a team mate.
 
73
 
Nani of Venezia passes the ball to a team mate.
 
73
 
Venezia take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
72
 
Empoli take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
72
 
The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
 
72
Cristian Molinaro is leaving the field to be replaced by Nani in a tactical substitution.
 
71
 
The ref blows his whistle. Andrea Pinamonti charged Mattia Caldara from behind and it's a free-kick
 
71
 
Great vision by Mattia Caldara from Venezia as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
 
71
 
Petar Stojanovic from Empoli directs a ball squarely in the box.
 
71
 
Nedim Bajrami of Empoli passes the ball to a team mate.
 
71
 
Szymon Zurkowski tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Luca Lezzerini
 
70
 
Empoli are trying to create something here.
 
70
 
Ball possession: Venezia: 47%, Empoli: 53%.
 
70
 
Michael Cuisance from Venezia goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Samuele Ricci
 
69
 
Venezia take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
69
 
Ethan Ampadu from Venezia passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
69
 
Riccardo Fiamozzi relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
69
 
Mattia Aramu from Venezia swings in the corner from the right.
 
68
 
A shot by Domen Crnigoj is blocked
 
68
 
Poor play by Andrea Pinamonti as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
 
68
 
Mattia Aramu from Venezia swings in the corner from the left.
 
68
 
Liam Henderson clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
 
68
 
Ethan Ampadu from Venezia tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
68
 
Mattia Aramu from Venezia swings in the corner from the right.
 
67
 
A shot by Domen Crnigoj is blocked
 
67
 
Domen Crnigoj from Venezia takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
 
67
 
The ref blows his whistle. Thomas Henry charged Lorenzo Tonelli from behind and it's a free-kick
 
67
 
Cristian Molinaro puts in a dangerous cross...
 
67
 
Cristian Molinaro from Venezia takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
 
66
 
The referee signals a free kick as Lorenzo Tonelli from Empoli trips Thomas Henry
 
66
 
Empoli take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
66
 
Filippo Bandinelli from Empoli tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
 
65
 
Venezia take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
65
 
The game is restarted
 
65
 
Ball possession: Venezia: 46%, Empoli: 54%.
 
64
 
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
 
64
Riccardo Fiamozzi commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book
 
63
 
Reckless challenge there. Riccardo Fiamozzi commits a rough foul on Ethan Ampadu
 
63
 
David Okereke from Venezia tries to play a 1-2 with Thomas Henry, but the ball is intercepted.
 
63
 
Domen Crnigoj from Venezia sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
 
63
 
Venezia take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
62
 
Venezia are in control of the ball.
 
62
 
Andrea Pinamonti controls the ball with his hand
 
62
 
Petar Stojanovic from Empoli swings a cross into the box...
 
62
 
Antonio Junior Vacca relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
62
 
Petar Stojanovic from Empoli swings a cross into the box...
 
61
 
Safe hands from Guglielmo Vicario as he comes out and claims the ball
 
61
 
The ball is crossed into the area by Michael Cuisance from Venezia ...
 
61
 
Venezia take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
61
 
The ref blows his whistle. Andrea Pinamonti charged Mattia Caldara from behind and it's a free-kick
 
60
 
Ball possession: Venezia: 46%, Empoli: 54%.
 
60
 
A shot by David Okereke is blocked
 
60
 
Venezia with a potentially dangerous attack.
 
60
 
Empoli take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
59
 
Venezia take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
59
Ardian Ismajili commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book
 
59
 
Reckless challenge there. Ardian Ismajili commits a rough foul on Cristian Molinaro
 
58
 
Empoli are trying to create something here.
 
58
After a tactical foul, Domen Crnigoj sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
 
58
 
Domen Crnigoj from Venezia goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Nedim Bajrami
 
57
 
Venezia take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
57
 
Goal kick for Empoli
 
57
 
Thomas Henry from Venezia heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
 
57
 
David Okereke from Venezia heads the ball to a team mate.
 
57
 
Cristian Molinaro from Venezia swings a cross into the box...
 
56
 
Venezia take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
56
 
Ardian Ismajili relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
56
 
Mattia Aramu delivers a teasing cross into the box...
 
56
 
Michael Cuisance from Venezia directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
56
 
Goal kick for Empoli
 
55
 
David Okereke goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
 
55
 
Poor play by Ardian Ismajili as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
 
55
 
Cristian Molinaro delivers a teasing cross into the box...
 
55
 
Ball possession: Venezia: 45%, Empoli: 55%.
 
54
 
Empoli are in control of the ball.
 
54
 
Safe hands from Guglielmo Vicario as he comes out and claims the ball
 
54
 
Mattia Aramu from Venezia swings in the corner from the left.
 
54
 
Ardian Ismajili relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
53
 
David Okereke from Venezia sends a deflected cross into the box.
 
53
 
Venezia take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
53
 
Domen Crnigoj from Venezia tries to head the ball to a team mate, but the keeper comes out and claims it.
 
53
 
Ethan Ampadu delivers a teasing cross into the box...
 
53
 
Riccardo Fiamozzi from Empoli concedes a foul on Mattia Aramu but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
 
52
 
Empoli take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
52
 
Ardian Ismajili relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
52
 
Cristian Molinaro puts in a dangerous cross...
 
52
 
Venezia plays a short goal kick.
 
51
 
Samuele Ricci fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
 
51
 
Andrea Pinamonti of Empoli passes the ball to a team mate.
 
51
 
Filippo Bandinelli from Empoli tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
 
51
 
Empoli with a potentially dangerous attack.
 
50
 
Goal kick for Empoli
 
50
 
Ball possession: Venezia: 47%, Empoli: 53%.
 
49
 
A chance presents itself to David Okereke from Venezia but his header goes wide
 
49
 
Mattia Aramu from Venezia swings in the corner from the left.
 
49
 
Ardian Ismajili clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
 
49
 
Mattia Caldara sends a long ball upfield.
 
49
 
That's a great ball by Petar Stojanovic from Empoli. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
 
48
 
A shot by Liam Henderson is blocked
 
48
 
Thomas Henry relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
48
 
Nedim Bajrami from Empoli swings in the corner from the left.
 
48
 
Andrea Pinamonti from Empoli sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
 
48
 
Nedim Bajrami of Empoli passes the ball to a team mate.
 
48
 
Empoli with a potentially dangerous attack.
 
47
 
Cristian Molinaro from Venezia is alert and heads the ball to his keeper.
 
47
 
Liam Henderson puts in a cross...
 
47
 
Filippo Bandinelli of Empoli passes the ball to a team mate.
 
46
 
Empoli plays a short goal kick.
 
46
 
Venezia take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
46
The second half is underway
 
45+3
 
The only goal scored by Empoli gives them the slight advantage as we are heading into halftime.
 
45+3
It's over! The referee blows for half time
 
45+3
 
Ball possession: Venezia: 48%, Empoli: 52%.
 
45+3
 
Venezia take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
45+3
 
The game is restarted
 
45+2
The referee runs back to show David Okereke from Venezia a yellow card for the previous foul.
 
45+2
 
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
 
45+2
 
David Okereke from Venezia concedes a foul on Ardian Ismajili but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
 
45+2
 
Pietro Ceccaroni relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
45+1
 
A player from Empoli takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
 
45+1
 
Empoli take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
45+1
 
Empoli take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
45+1
 
Empoli take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
45+1
 
The fourth official shows there are [injury_time] minute(s) of time to be added
 
45
 
Ball possession: Venezia: 48%, Empoli: 52%.
 
45
 
A Venezia-player passes the ball to a team mate.
 
45
 
A Venezia-player passes the ball to a team mate.
 
45
Liam Henderson commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book
 
44
 
Thomas Henry from Venezia concedes a foul on Liam Henderson but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
 
44
 
Reckless challenge there. Liam Henderson commits a rough foul on Michael Cuisance
 
44
 
Venezia plays a short goal kick.
 
43
 
Szymon Zurkowski from Empoli sends an effort wide of target
 
43
 
Cristian Molinaro could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
 
43
 
Empoli with a potentially dangerous attack.
 
43
 
Mattia Aramu from Venezia tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
 
42
 
Venezia take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
42
 
Venezia take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
42
 
Thomas Henry from Venezia makes an aerial pass in the box, but the keeper comes out and claims it.
 
41
 
A player from Venezia takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent's box
 
41
 
The game is restarted
 
41
 
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
 
41
 
Filippo Bandinelli relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
41
 
Guglielmo Vicario relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
41
 
David Okereke delivers a teasing cross into the box...
 
40
 
Ball possession: Venezia: 45%, Empoli: 55%.
 
40
 
Venezia take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
40
 
Pietro Ceccaroni relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
40
 
Filippo Bandinelli puts in a cross...
 
40
 
Lorenzo Tonelli relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
39
 
Mattia Caldara sends a long ball upfield.
 
39
 
Andrea Pinamonti comes back onto the field.
 
39
 
The match resumes with a drop ball
 
39
 
Andrea Pinamonti is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
 
38
 
Andrea Pinamonti is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
 
38
 
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
 
38
 
Mattia Aramu takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
 
37
 
Dangerous challenge by Liam Henderson from Empoli. Mattia Aramu on the receiving end of that.
 
36
 
Samuele Ricci relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
36
 
Ethan Ampadu puts in a dangerous cross...
 
36
 
Andrea Pinamonti from Empoli makes a good pass into the box, but his team mates fail to take advantage of the space
 
36
 
Andrea Pinamonti from Empoli takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
 
35
 
Empoli start a counter attack
 
35
 
Venezia take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
35
 
Venezia take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
35
 
Ball possession: Venezia: 46%, Empoli: 54%.
 
35
Sofian Kiyine is leaving the field to be replaced by David Okereke in a tactical substitution.
 
35
Tanner Tessmann is leaving the field to be replaced by Antonio Junior Vacca in a tactical substitution.
 
34
 
Safe hands from Luca Lezzerini as he comes out and claims the ball
 
34
 
A shot by Szymon Zurkowski is blocked
 
34
 
Petar Stojanovic of Empoli passes the ball to a team mate.
 
34
 
Great skill from Petar Stojanovic as he dribbles past his opponents
 
33
 
Empoli take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
33
 
Empoli plays a short goal kick.
 
33
 
Domen Crnigoj goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
 
32
 
Thomas Henry of Venezia passes the ball to a team mate.
 
32
 
Could be a good chance here as Ethan Ampadu from Venezia cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
 
32
 
Dangerous challenge by Szymon Zurkowski from Empoli. Cristian Molinaro on the receiving end of that.
 
32
 
Lorenzo Tonelli from Empoli heads the ball to a team mate.
 
32
 
Nedim Bajrami from Empoli swings in the corner from the right.
 
31
 
Cristian Molinaro clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
 
31
 
Andrea Pinamonti from Empoli directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
31
 
Venezia take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
30
 
Ball possession: Venezia: 46%, Empoli: 54%.
 
30
 
Venezia take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
30
 
Safe hands from Guglielmo Vicario as he comes out and claims the ball
 
30
 
The ball is crossed into the area by Michael Cuisance from Venezia ...
 
30
 
Ardian Ismajili relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
30
 
Sofian Kiyine puts in a cross...
 
29
 
Empoli are trying to create something here.
 
29
 
Sofian Kiyine from Venezia tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
 
28
 
Szymon Zurkowski sends a header towards goal, but Luca Lezzerini is there to comfortably save it
 
28
 
Nedim Bajrami from Empoli puts in a great cross...
 
27
 
The referee signals a free kick as Michael Cuisance from Venezia trips Szymon Zurkowski
 
27
 
GOAL STANDS! - After reviewing the situation, the referee decides that the goal for Empoli stands.
 
27
 
VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
 
26
 
Filippo Bandinelli provided the assist for the goal.
 
26
G O O O A A A L - Szymon Zurkowski volleys the ball into the back of the net with the right. A great finish!
 
26
 
Filippo Bandinelli from Empoli puts in a great cross...
 
25
 
Empoli take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
25
 
Empoli take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
25
 
Goal kick for Venezia
 
25
 
Ball possession: Venezia: 49%, Empoli: 51%.
 
24
 
Chance! Nedim Bajrami finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
 
24
 
Szymon Zurkowski of Empoli passes the ball to a team mate.
 
24
 
Liam Henderson carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
 
24
 
Petar Stojanovic from Empoli sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
 
24
 
Empoli with a potentially dangerous attack.
 
23
 
The referee signals a free kick as Sofian Kiyine from Venezia trips Petar Stojanovic
 
23
 
Mattia Aramu comes back onto the field.
 
23
 
The match resumes with a drop ball
 
22
 
Mattia Aramu is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
 
22
 
Mattia Aramu is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
 
22
 
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
 
21
 
Venezia are in control of the ball.
 
21
 
Empoli take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
20
 
Ball possession: Venezia: 52%, Empoli: 48%.
 
20
 
Safe hands from Guglielmo Vicario as he comes out and claims the ball
 
20
 
Domen Crnigoj from Venezia sends a deflected cross into the box.
 
20
 
Mattia Aramu from Venezia crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
 
20
 
Michael Cuisance from Venezia takes a short corner kick from the left.
 
20
 
Mattia Aramu forces a good save from Guglielmo Vicario who turns the ball behind for a corner!
 
20
 
Could be a good chance here as Michael Cuisance from Venezia cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
 
19
 
Michael Cuisance from Venezia concedes a foul on Riccardo Fiamozzi but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
 
19
 
Venezia take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
18
 
Venezia take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
18
 
Goal kick for Venezia
 
18
 
Szymon Zurkowski from Empoli tries to score from outside the penalty box. Unfortunately the effort is just outside the frame. Close!
 
18
 
Empoli start a counter attack
 
17
 
Venezia are trying to create something here.
 
17
 
Filippo Bandinelli from Empoli directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
 
17
 
Liam Henderson from Empoli had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
 
17
 
Filippo Bandinelli from Empoli sends a deflected cross into the box.
 
16
 
Empoli take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
16
 
The game is restarted
 
16
 
The play is stopped. The players are pushing and shouting at each-other, the referee should take action.
 
15
 
Goal kick for Venezia
 
15
 
Filippo Bandinelli from Empoli tries to score from outside the penalty box. Unfortunately the effort is just outside the frame. Close!
 
15
 
A shot by Szymon Zurkowski is blocked
 
15
 
Nedim Bajrami of Empoli passes the ball to a team mate.
 
15
 
Ball possession: Venezia: 64%, Empoli: 36%.
 
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The ref blows his whistle. Cristian Molinaro charged Szymon Zurkowski from behind and it's a free-kick
 
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Empoli take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
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So nearly a goal there! Andrea Pinamonti's header looked destined for the back of the net but Luca Lezzerini saves it!
 
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Nedim Bajrami from Empoli swings in the corner from the right.
 
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Pietro Ceccaroni clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
 
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Empoli with a potentially dangerous attack.
 
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Ethan Ampadu relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
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Szymon Zurkowski delivers a teasing cross into the box...
 
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Pietro Ceccaroni could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
 
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Empoli are in control of the ball.
 
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Venezia plays a short goal kick.
 
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Nedim Bajrami goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
 
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Ball possession: Venezia: 71%, Empoli: 29%.
 
10
After a tactical foul, Michael Cuisance sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
 
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The ref blows his whistle. Michael Cuisance charged Szymon Zurkowski from behind and it's a free-kick
 
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Szymon Zurkowski from Empoli takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
 
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Empoli start a counter attack
 
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Nedim Bajrami commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book
 
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Dangerous challenge by Nedim Bajrami from Empoli. Pietro Ceccaroni on the receiving end of that.
 
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Liam Henderson from Empoli is ruled offside
 
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Could be a good chance here as Filippo Bandinelli from Empoli cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
 
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Safe hands from Guglielmo Vicario as he comes out and claims the ball
 
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Michael Cuisance puts in a cross...
 
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Thomas Henry relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
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Nedim Bajrami from Empoli swings in the corner from the right.
 
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A shot by Liam Henderson is blocked
 
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Szymon Zurkowski puts in a dangerous cross...
 
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A shot by Sofian Kiyine is blocked
 
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Venezia are trying to create something here.
 
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Ardian Ismajili from Empoli goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Thomas Henry
 
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Ball possession: Venezia: 71%, Empoli: 29%.
 
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Liam Henderson shoots from outside the box, but Luca Lezzerini has it under control
 
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Empoli are trying to create something here.
 
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Filippo Bandinelli from Empoli crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
 
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Safe hands from Luca Lezzerini as he comes out and claims the ball
 
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The ball is crossed into the area by Lorenzo Tonelli from Empoli ...
 
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Venezia take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
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Ardian Ismajili sends a header towards goal, but Luca Lezzerini is there to comfortably save it
 
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Nedim Bajrami from Empoli swings in the corner from the right.
 
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Nedim Bajrami from Empoli sees his square pass blocked by an opponent player.
 
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The ref blows his whistle. Sofian Kiyine charged Liam Henderson from behind and it's a free-kick
 
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Empoli take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
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The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
 
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It's a cold day for playing football.
 
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Venezia kick-off, and the game is underway.
 
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The referee starts the match
 
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Welcome to today's crucial game from Stadio Pierluigi Penzo. We are awaiting the arrival of both teams, in anticipation of a great match!