1' The referee blows his whistle to start the first-half. Empoli with the kick-off.

1'

It's a goal kick for the home team in Cagliari.

2'

In the minute 2, Can Cagliari get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Empoli's half?

3' Fabio Maresca awards the home team a throw-in.

4'

Free kick for Empoli in the half of Cagliari.

5'

In the minute 5, Throw-in for Empoli in the half of Cagliari.

6' Empoli have been awarded a corner by Fabio Maresca.

6'

Goal kick for Cagliari at Unipol Domus.

8' In the minute 8, Corner awarded to Empoli.

9' Ball goes out of play for a Empoli goal kick.

10'

Cagliari are coming forward and Matteo Prati gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

10' In the minute 10, Empoli have a goal kick.

11' Empoli are too eager and fall into an offside trap.

13'

Cagliari's Gianluca Lapadula has run offside.

14' In the minute 14, Empoli have been awarded a corner by Fabio Maresca.

15'

Fabio Maresca waits before resuming play because Alberto Dossena for Cagliari is still down.

16' Play is underway once more.

16' In the minute 16, Alberto Dossena is back on his feet again.

18' Ball safe as Empoli is awarded a throw-in in their half.

18'

Fabio Maresca awards Cagliari a goal kick.

19'

In the minute 19, Fabio Maresca signals a Cagliari throw-in in Empoli's half.

19'

Cagliari are whistled for offside.

20' Free kick for Empoli in their own half.

21'

In the minute 21, Fabio Maresca signals a free kick to Cagliari.

21'

Attention is being given to Cagliari’s Leonardo Pavoletti and play has been suspended briefly.

21'

Play has been interrupted briefly in Cagliari to check on Viktor Kovalenko, who is grimacing with pain.

23' In the minute 23, Play has been resumed.

23' Viktor Kovalenko for Empoli is back on the field again.

23'

Cagliari's Leonardo Pavoletti is back in action after a slight knock.

23'

In the minute 23, Corner awarded to Cagliari.

23'

In Cagliari, Sulemana of Cagliari is presented with a shooting opportunity. But the strike is blocked by the covering defence.

24' Throw-in Empoli.

25' In the minute 25, Empoli awarded a throw-in in their own half.

25'

Throw-in high up the field for Empoli in Cagliari.

25' Corner awarded to Empoli.

26'

In the minute 26, Goal kick for Cagliari at Unipol Domus.

26' Free kick in a good position for Empoli!

27' Sebastiano Luperto (Empoli) gets up for a header but cannot keep the ball on target.

27'

In the minute 27, Fabio Maresca awards Cagliari a goal kick.

28'

Empoli to take a throw-in in Cagliari territory.

29'

Gianluca Lapadula for Cagliari has been booked by Fabio Maresca and receives a first yellow card.

29'

In the minute 29, Fabio Maresca signals a free kick to Cagliari in their own half.

29' Youssef Maleh (Empoli) has been booked and must now be careful not to get a second yellow card.

29' Empoli awarded a free kick in their own half.

31' In the minute 31, Throw-in for Empoli in their own half.

31'

Throw-in for Cagliari at Unipol Domus.

31'

Free kick Cagliari.

33'

In the minute 33, Cagliari have been awarded a corner by Fabio Maresca.

33' Empoli awarded a free kick in their own half.

34'

Fabio Maresca signals a free kick to Cagliari in their own half.

34'

In the minute 34, Free kick for Cagliari in their own half.

35' A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

36' Nicolo Cambiaghi (Empoli) gets in a strike but the shot is blocked by a defender.

37'

In the minute 37, Corner awarded to Cagliari.

37'

Cagliari surge into the attack at Unipol Domus but Matteo Prati’s header is off-target.

37'

It's a goal kick for the away team in Cagliari.

38'

In the minute 38, Fabio Maresca signals a free kick to Empoli just outside Cagliari's area.

40' The match has been stopped briefly for attention to the injured Sulemana.

41' The match is underway again.

41'

In the minute 41, Sulemana has recovered and rejoins the match in Cagliari.

42'

Throw-in for Cagliari at Unipol Domus.

42' Throw-in Empoli.

42' In the minute 42, Free kick for Empoli in their own half.

43'

Cagliari needs to be cautious. Empoli have an attacking throw-in.

43' Empoli are pushing forward but Nicolo Cambiaghi's finish is wide of the goal.

43' In the minute 43, Fabio Maresca awards the home team a throw-in.

44'

Cagliari awarded a throw-in in their own half.

44'

In Cagliari a free kick has been awarded the away team.

45' + 3

In the minute 45, Fabio Maresca signals a free kick to Cagliari in their own half.

45' + 4

Cagliari attack but Leonardo Pavoletti's header doesn't find the target.

45' + 4 Ball goes out of play for a Empoli goal kick.

45' + 4

In the minute 45, 4 minutes will be added to the 1st half in Cagliari.

45' + 5

Empoli's Daniel Maldini gets in a shot but it is blocked by a Cagliari defender.

45' + 5 Empoli advance rapidly upfield but Fabio Maresca blows for offside.

45' + 6

In the minute 45, Cagliari have been awarded a corner by Fabio Maresca.

45' + 6

Leonardo Pavoletti (Cagliari) gets up for a header but cannot keep the ball on target.

45' + 6 Empoli have a goal kick.

45' + 7

In the minute 45, Can Empoli capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Cagliari's half?

45' + 7 Fabio Maresca signals a free kick to Empoli.

45' + 8 Corner awarded to Empoli.

45' In the minute 45, The first half has been concluded at Unipol Domus.

46'

Cagliari kick-off the second-half u- the match is underway again!

46'

Zito Luvumbo is on a sub for Gianluca Lapadula for Cagliari.

46' In the minute 46, The away team have replaced Youssef Maleh with Simone Bastoni. This is the 1 substitution made today by Aurelio Andreazzoli.

46'

It's a goal kick for the away team in Cagliari.

47'

Leonardo Pavoletti for Cagliari gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

47' In the minute 47, Goal kick for Empoli at Unipol Domus.

48' Empoli awarded a free kick in their own half.

50'

Cagliari have been awarded a corner by Fabio Maresca.

50'

In the minute 50, Cagliari push forward at Unipol Domus and Paulo Daniel Dentello Azzi gets in a strike. This is blocked, however, by a determined Empoli defence.

51'

Corner awarded to Cagliari.

51'

Cagliari have been awarded a corner by Fabio Maresca.

52'

In the minute 52, Can Empoli get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Cagliari's half?

52'

In Cagliari a free kick has been awarded the home team.

53'

Matteo Prati (Cagliari) goes for goal but the shot is blocked by an alert defence.

53' In the minute 53, Empoli awarded a free kick in their own half.

54'

Free kick Cagliari.

54'

Ball safe as Cagliari is awarded a throw-in in their half.

55'

In the minute 55, Free kick for Cagliari in the half of Empoli.

56'

Leonardo Pavoletti (Cagliari) gets in a header on goal but the attempt is cleared.

58' Simone Bastoni is down and play has been interrupted for a few moments.

59' In the minute 59, The match at Unipol Domus is underway again.

60' Simone Bastoni returns to the field for Empoli after picking up a slight injury.

60' It seems as if Simone Bastoni is unable to continue. Filippo Ranocchia replaces him for the away team.

60' In the minute 60, Emmanuel Gyasi is replacing Daniel Maldini for the away team.

60'

Throw-in for Cagliari in the half of Empoli.

60'

Throw-in for Cagliari in the half of Empoli.

61'

Throw-in for Cagliari close to the penalty box.

61'

Throw-in for Cagliari close to the penalty box.

61'

In the minute 61, Fabio Maresca signals a Cagliari throw-in in Empoli's half.

61'

In the minute 61, Fabio Maresca signals a Cagliari throw-in in Empoli's half.

61'

Free kick for Cagliari in their own half.

61'

Free kick for Cagliari in their own half.

64'

Free kick for Cagliari in the half of Empoli.

64'

Free kick for Cagliari in the half of Empoli.

64'

In the minute 64, Empoli's Liberato Cacace has been booked in Cagliari.

64'

In the minute 64, Empoli's Liberato Cacace has been booked in Cagliari.

69' Fabio Maresca signals a free kick to Empoli in their own half.

71' A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

71'

In the minute 71, Cagliari to take a throw-in in Empoli territory.

71'

In the minute 71, Cagliari to take a throw-in in Empoli territory.

71'

Cagliari to take a throw-in in Empoli territory.

71'

Cagliari to take a throw-in in Empoli territory.

71' Nicolo Cambiaghi gets his shot on target but fails to score for Empoli.

72'

In the minute 72, Fabio Maresca signals a Cagliari throw-in in Empoli's half.

72'

In the minute 72, Fabio Maresca signals a Cagliari throw-in in Empoli's half.

73' Empoli have a goal kick.

73' Aurelio Andreazzoli is making the team's 4 substitution at Unipol Domus with Matteo Cancellieri replacing Francesco Caputo.

74'

In the minute 74, Fabio Maresca signals a free kick to Cagliari in their own half.

74'

In the minute 74, Fabio Maresca signals a free kick to Cagliari in their own half.

76'

Nicolas Viola's header is off-target for Cagliari.

76' Ball goes out of play for a Empoli goal kick.

76'

In the minute 76, Cagliari awarded a free kick in their own half.

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