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54% Ball Possession PESCARA and 46% Ball Possession EMPOLI
Pescara 0 – 4 Empoli 
. 12′ Massimo Maccarone
. 23′ Manuel Pucciarelli
. 44′ Massimo Maccarone
. 89′ Riccardo Saponara
Serie A Standing BEFORE the game:
Pescara, 17th position with 7 points and a negative goal difference of -7
Empoli, 18th position with 7 points and a negative goal difference of -11
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | DIFF | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Pescara | 11 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 9:16 | -7 | 7 |
| 18 | Empoli | 11 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 2:13 | -11 | 7 |
Pescara defeated at the Adriatico Stadium. An overwhelming Empoli crushing Pescara with a poker signed by Massimo Maccarone, Manuel Pucciarelli and Riccardo Saponara. Empoli dreaming now with salvation grabbing these precious 3 points. There are 13 precedents between Pescara and Empoli in Abruzzo. Stats showing Pescara with 7 wins, 3 draws, and Empoli with 3 wins.
It is Empoli to open the score in the 12th minute. Forward Massimo Maccarone “Big Mc” scoring his first goal of the season by defeating Pescara goalkeeper Albano Bizzarri with a right footed shot in the center. The assist is by forward Manuel Pucciarelli.
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Pescara in crisis. Empoli increasing the score in the 23rd minute. It is forward Manuel Pucciarelli to deliver a right-footed shot in the bottom right corner. The assist is by Massimo Maccarone. Great combo Maccarone – Pucciarelli.
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Empoli just rocking at the Adriatico Stadium. A big day for “Big Mac” Massimo Maccarone scoring the third goal of the match in the 44th minute. Maccarone defeating goalkeeper Bizzarri with a right footed shot in the bottom left corner. The assist is by midfielder Riccardo Saponara.
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It’s the time of Empoli forward Alberto Gilardino replacing forward Massimo Maccarone in the 67th minute. Gilardino playing his 600th game in Serie A.
The final dagger arriving in the 89th minute. It is midfielder Riccardo Saponara to increase the headache of goalkeeper Bizzarri by scoring with a right-footed shot in the bottom left corner. The assist is by Frederic Veseli. Total celebration among Empoli players embracing Saponara while the fans encourage the squad.
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This is the first face to face between Pescara coach Massimo Oddo and Empoli coach Giovanni Martusciello.
- It is a special game for Pescara defender Hugo Campagnaro playing his 400th game with Italian Clubs: 208 games in Serie A, 128 in Serie B, and 27 in Coppa Italia, 31 in European competition, and 5 in other games with the teams of Piacenza, Sampdoria, Napoli, and now Pescara. Campagnaro made his debut in Serie A on September 22, 2002 in the game Piacenza 2 – 0 Udinese.
- Empoli forward Alberto Gilardino playing his 600th game with Italian clubs: 504 games in Serie A, 29 in Coppa Italia, 61 in European competition, and 5 in other games. Gilardino made his debut in Serie A on January 6, 2000 in the game Piacenza 0 – 1 AC Milan. Gilardino has played for Piacenza, Hellas Verona, Parma, AC Milan, Fiorentina, Genoa, Bologna, Palermo, and Empoli.
Here is PESCARA official starting lineup by coach Massimo Oddo:
PESCARA (4-3-1-2): Bizzarri; Zampano, Campagnaro, Fornasier, Crescenzi; Memushaj, Aquilani, Verre; Benali; Manaj, Caprari.
Here is EMPOLI official starting lineup by coach Martusciello:
EMPOLI (4-3-1-2): Skorupski; Veseli, Ćosić, Costa, Pasqual; Krunić, Dioussé, Croce; Saponara; Maccarone, Pucciarelli.
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Click the video to watch Pescara 0 – 4 Empoli highlights including all goals by Massimo Maccarone, Manuel Pucciarelli, and Riccardo Saponara
Stats BEFORE the game. Top scorer of PESCARA: Rey Manaj with 1 goal
Top scorer of EMPOLI: Bellusci and Costa with 1 goal each
| PESCARA | GOALS | GOALS | EMPOLI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manaj, Rey | 2 | 1 | Bellusci, Giuseppe |
| Bahebeck, Jean Christophe | 1 | 1 | Costa, Andrea |
| Aquilani, Alberto | 1 | ||
| Caprari, Gianluca | 1 | ||
| Campagnaro, Hugo | 1 |
Stats. Here are the last 3 games of PESCARA: 3 lost
| 30/10/16 | SA | Milan – Pescara | 1:0 | 11 | |||
| 26/10/16 | SA | Pescara – Atalanta | 0:1 | 10 | |||
| 23/10/16 | SA | Udinese – Pescara | 3:1 | 9 |
Stats. Here ae the last 3 games of EMPOLI: 2 draws, 1 lost
| 30/10/16 | SA | Empoli – Roma | 0:0 | 11 | |||
| 26/10/16 | SA | Napoli – Empoli | 2:0 | 10 | |||
| 23/10/16 | SA | Empoli – Chievo | 0:0 | 9 |
Photos of the match Pescara vs Empoli courtesy by facebook.com/empolifcofficialpage
Massimo Maccarone and Manuel Pucciarelli celebrating
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2016 – 2017 Italian Serie A Week 12
Pescara 0 – 4 Empoli
Sunday 6 November 2016
Adriatico Stadium
Pescara, Italy
12:30
Referee: ORSATO
Assistants: DE PINTO – TOLFO
Fourth Official: MONDIN
ADD1: PAIRETTO
ADD2: ILLUZZI
Goals: 12′ Massimo Maccarone (E), 23′ Manuel Pucciarelli (E), 44′ Massimo Maccarone (E), 89′ Riccardo Saponara (E)
Official lineups – formations:
PESCARA (4-3-1-2): Bizzarri; Zampano, Campagnaro, Fornasier, Crescenzi; Memushaj, Aquilani, Verre; Benali; Manaj, Caprari.
Subs:Fiorillo, Biraghi, Bruno, Cristante, Župarić, Pepe, Vitturini, Pettinari, Murić.
Coach.: Massimo Oddo.
EMPOLI (4-3-1-2): Skorupski; Veseli, Ćosić, Costa, Pasqual; Krunić, Dioussé, Croce; Saponara; Maccarone, Pucciarelli.
Subs: Pugliesi, Pelagotti; Zambelli, Dimarco, Maiello, Barba, Pereira, Buchel, Tello, Gilardino, Mchedlidze, Marilungo.
Coach: Martusciello.