Empoli vs Reggiana — result, stats and line-ups

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2025/2026

Empoli

15 AUG

1:1

After extra time · Penalties: 3–0

Reggiana

Goals

GOAL

Goal1'

Luca Belardinelli 1-0

GOAL

Goal2'

Cedric Gondo 1-0

GOAL

Goal3'

Salvatore Elia 2-0

GOAL

Goal4'

Manuel Marras 2-0

GOAL

Goal5'

Franco Carboni 2-0

GOAL

Goal6'

Matteo Rover 2-0

GOAL

Goal7'

Danilo Busiello 3-0

GOAL

Goal13'

Cedric Gondo · Right foot shot 0-1

GOAL

AST

Goal64'

Rareș Ilie (assist: Brando Moruzzi) · Right foot shot 1-1

Man of the match

Luca BelardinelliEmpoli7.3

Expected goals (xG)

EmpolixGReggiana

1.710.97

Trends

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Win %

0%0%

Over 1.5 %

100%100%

Over 2.5 %

50%0%

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Stadio Carlo CastellaniEmpoli · 16,284 seats

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Conditions

Weathersky is clear
RefereeAndrea Calzavara
1st AssistantAlex Cavallina
2nd AssistantMarco Emmanuele
4th OfficialFederico La Penna

Pressure index

EmpoliReggiana

1′45′90′

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Match flow

GOAL

Goal1'

Luca Belardinelli 1-0

GOAL

Goal2'

Cedric Gondo 1-0

GOAL

Goal3'

Salvatore Elia 2-0

GOAL

Goal4'

Manuel Marras 2-0

GOAL

Goal5'

Franco Carboni 2-0

PLAYER

Yellow card6'

Marco Curto

GOAL

Goal6'

Matteo Rover 2-0

GOAL

Goal7'

Danilo Busiello 3-0

GOAL

Goal13'

Cedric Gondo · Right foot shot 0-1

PLAYER

Missed penalty22'

Rareș Ilie

PLAYER

Yellow card38'

Franco Carboni

PLAYER

Yellow card44'

Bogdan Popov

PLAYER

Yellow card44'

Tobías Reinhart

OUT

Substitution46'

In: Salvatore Elia · Out: Tyronne Ebuehi

GOAL

AST

Goal64'

Rareș Ilie (assist: Brando Moruzzi) · Right foot shot 1-1

OUT

Substitution68'

In: Manuel Marras · Out: Elayis Tavsan

OUT

Substitution72'

In: Joseph Ceesay · Out: Brando Moruzzi

OUT

Substitution79'

In: Oumar Conté · Out: Manolo Portanova

OUT

Substitution79'

In: Leo Stulac · Out: Tobías Reinhart

OUT

Substitution83'

In: Francesco Vallarelli · Out: Massimo Bertagnoli

OUT

Substitution84'

In: Danilo Quaranta · Out: Simone Bonetti

OUT

Substitution85'

In: Danilo Busiello · Out: Rareș Ilie

OUT

Substitution85'

In: Gerard Yepes · Out: Bogdan Popov

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Commentary

132

97′The penalty shootout concludes with Empoli scoring 1 goal and Reggiana netting 3, resulting in a final score of Empoli 1, Reggiana 1.Penalty
97′~~Goal! Empoli 1 - 3 Reggiana. Danilo Busiello from Empoli successfully scores the penalty with a shot using his right foot.~~Goal disallowed.
96′Penalty attempt unsuccessful. Matteo Rover from Reggiana took a shot with his right foot.Penalty
95′Penalty denied! Franco Carboni from Empoli had his left-footed attempt stopped.Penalty
94′Penalty attempt thwarted. Manuel Marras from Reggiana took a left-footed shot, but it was successfully stopped.Penalty
93′~~Goal! Empoli takes the lead with a score of 2-1 against Reggiana. Salvatore Elia steps up for Empoli and successfully converts the penalty with a powerful shot using his right foot.~~Goal disallowed.
93′The penalty was thwarted! Cedric Gondo from Reggiana took a right-footed shot, but Andrea Fulignati from Empoli made a fantastic save, diving to the bottom right corner to keep the ball out.Penalty
92′~~Goal! It's now Empoli 1, Reggiana 1. Luca Belardinelli from Empoli steps up and successfully converts the penalty with a right-footed shot straight down the middle of the goal.~~Goal disallowed.
90′The penalty shootout is now underway, with the score tied at 1-1 between Empoli and Reggiana.Penalty
90+7′The second half has concluded, and the match finishes with a score of Empoli 1, Reggiana 1.
90+3′Oumar Conte from Reggiana committed a foul.
90+2′Franco Carboni from Empoli earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
90+2′Stiven Shpendi of Empoli commits a foul.
90+2′Danilo Quaranta from Reggiana is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
90+1′The fourth official has indicated that there will be six minutes of stoppage time.
90′Stiven Shpendi from Empoli commits a foul.
90′Andrea Papetti from Reggiana earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
89′Reggiana is flagged for offside as Leo Stulac is found to be in an offside position.
88′Corner kick awarded to Reggiana after a foul by Franco Carboni.
88′The attempt is thwarted. Cedric Gondo from Reggiana takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked.Penalty
88′Shot on goal denied. Francesco Vallarelli from Reggiana takes a right-footed effort from the middle of the box, but Andrea Fulignati of Empoli makes a save right in the center of the net.
87′Marco Curto from Empoli committed a foul.
87′Cedric Gondo from Reggiana earns a free kick on the left side of the field.
86′Salvatore Elia from Empoli commits a foul.
86′Andrea Bozzolan from Reggiana earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
85′Substitution for Empoli: Danilo Busiello comes on for Rares Ilie.
85′Substitution for Empoli: Gerard Yepes comes on to take the place of Bohdan Popov.
84′Missed opportunity! Manuel Marras from Reggiana took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went wide.Penalty
84′Substitution for Reggiana: Francesco Vallarelli comes on to take the place of Massimo Bertagnoli.
84′Substitution for Reggiana: Danilo Quaranta comes on to take the place of Simone Bonetti.
82′Gabriele Guarino from Empoli earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
82′Cedric Gondo from Reggiana commits a foul.
82′Matteo Rover from Reggiana earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
82′Joseph Ceesay commits a foul for Empoli.
81′Stiven Shpendi from Empoli committed a handball.
80′Bohdan Popov - Empoli.
80′Andrea Papetti of Reggiana earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
79′Substitution for Reggiana: Oumar Conte comes on to take the place of Manolo Portanova.
79′Substitution for Reggiana: Leo Stulac comes on to take the place of Tobías Reinhart.
77′The game is currently on hold due to an injury to Simone Bonetti from Reggiana.
76′The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
76′The game is currently paused due to an injury to Manolo Portanova from Reggiana.
75′Manolo Portanova from Reggiana earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
75′Luca Belardinelli from Empoli commits a foul.
72′Substitution for Empoli: Joseph Ceesay comes on to take the place of Brando Moruzzi.
72′The pause has ended. The teams are set to resume play.
71′Match interruption - Empoli.
70′Bohdan Popov from Empoli commits a foul.
70′Andrea Papetti from Reggiana earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
69′Luca Belardinelli from Empoli commits a foul.
69′Cedric Gondo from Reggiana earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
68′Substitution for Reggiana: Manuel Marras comes on to take the place of Elayis Tavsan.
67′Rares Ilie from Empoli is awarded a free kick on the left side of the field.
67′Tobías Reinhart from Reggiana commits a foul.
65′Tobías Reinhart from Reggiana is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
65′Rares Ilie from Empoli committed a foul.
64′Goal! It's now Empoli 1, Reggiana 1. Rares Ilie from Empoli scores with a powerful right-footed shot from distance on the left side.
63′A shot attempt was thwarted. Elayis Tavsan from Reggiana took a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but Andrea Fulignati from Empoli managed to save it, diving to the bottom right corner. The effort was set up by Cedric Gondo.Penalty
61′Missed opportunity! Stiven Shpendi from Empoli took a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it went wide to the left. The assist came from Salvatore Elia.Penalty
61′Rares Ilie from Empoli is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
61′Elayis Tavsan from Reggiana commits a foul.
58′Franco Carboni commits a foul for Empoli.
58′Elayis Tavsan from Reggiana earns a free kick on the right flank.
58′Chance wasted. Lorenzo Ignacchiti from Empoli took a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area but missed the target.Penalty
56′Andrea Papetti of Reggiana commits a foul.
56′Bohdan Popov from Empoli earns a free kick on the left side of the field.
54′Corner awarded to Empoli after Edoardo Motta allowed the ball to go out.
54′Shot blocked! Luca Belardinelli from Empoli heads the ball from the center of the box, but it's saved in the bottom right corner. The assist came from Rares Ilie, who delivered a cross.
54′Corner kick awarded to Empoli after Andrea Papetti allowed the ball to go out.
51′Missed opportunity. Andrea Papetti from Reggiana took a right-footed shot from close range after a set piece, but it didn't hit the target.
50′Gabriele Guarino from Empoli commits a foul.
50′Cedric Gondo from Reggiana is awarded a free kick on the right flank.
49′Salvatore Elia from Empoli commits a foul.
49′Manolo Portanova of Reggiana earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
48′Missed opportunity. Salvatore Elia from Empoli took a right-footed shot from a challenging angle on the right side, but it sailed over the goal. The chance was set up by a cross from Franco Carboni.
47′The attempt is thwarted. Matteo Rover from Reggiana takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked.Penalty
45′Substitution for Empoli: Salvatore Elia comes on to take the place of Tyronne Ebuehi.
45+4′The first half concludes with the scoreline reading Empoli 0, Reggiana 1.
45+4′The first half concludes with the score at Empoli 0, Reggiana 1.
45+1′Reggiana has been flagged for offside. Manolo Portanova has been deemed to be in an offside position.
45+1′The fourth official has indicated that there will be three minutes of stoppage time.
44′Tobías Reinhart from Reggiana receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
44′Lorenzo Ignacchiti from Empoli is awarded a free kick on the right side of the field.
44′Tobías Reinhart from Reggiana commits a foul.
44′Bohdan Popov from Empoli receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
44′Bohdan Popov from Empoli commits a foul.
44′Andrea Bozzolan of Reggiana earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
44′Bohdan Popov from Empoli committed a foul.
41′Corner awarded to Empoli after Edoardo Motta allowed the ball to go out.
41′Shot on goal blocked. Luca Belardinelli from Empoli takes a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but the attempt is denied.Penalty
40′Offside call against Empoli. Brando Moruzzi has been flagged for being in an offside position.
39′Elayis Tavsan from Reggiana committed a handball.
38′Franco Carboni of Empoli receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
38′Franco Carboni commits a foul for Empoli.
38′Elayis Tavsan of Reggiana has been awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
35′Corner kick awarded to Empoli, following a foul by Elayis Tavsan.
31′Missed opportunity! Rares Ilie from Empoli took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area following a direct free kick, but it went wide.Penalty
30′Marco Curto from Empoli earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
30′Massimo Bertagnoli from Reggiana commits a foul.
30′Missed opportunity! Andrea Bozzolan from Reggiana took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it veered to the left after a corner kick.Penalty
29′Corner kick awarded to Reggiana after Brando Moruzzi allowed the ball to go out of play.
28′Cedric Gondo from Reggiana committed a handball.
27′The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
25′Match interruption - Empoli.
25′Bohdan Popov from Empoli commits a foul.
25′Andrea Bozzolan from Reggiana is awarded a free kick in the opponent's half.
24′Missed opportunity. Gabriele Guarino from Empoli takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area.Penalty
22′The penalty was denied. Rares Ilie from Empoli took a right-footed shot, but it was stopped.Penalty
21′Andrea Bozzolan of Reggiana has given away a penalty due to a handball in the box.Penalty
21′A shot was thwarted. Stiven Shpendi from Empoli tried to score with a right-footed effort from the middle of the penalty area, but it was blocked. The opportunity was set up by a headed pass from Bohdan Popov.Penalty
19′Tyronne Ebuehi from Empoli committed a handball.
18′Reggiana is flagged for offside as Manolo Portanova finds himself in an illegal position.
16′Manolo Portanova from Reggiana earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
16′Marco Curto from Empoli commits a foul.
16′Lorenzo Libutti from Reggiana earns a free kick on the right side of the field.
16′Stiven Shpendi from Empoli commits a foul.
15′Massimo Bertagnoli from Reggiana earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
15′Brando Moruzzi from Empoli committed a foul.
13′Goal! Empoli 0, Reggiana 1. Cedric Gondo scores for Reggiana with a right-footed strike from the middle of the penalty area.
7′Stiven Shpendi from Empoli is awarded a free kick in his own half of the field.
7′Matteo Rover from Reggiana commits a foul.
6′Marco Curto from Empoli receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
6′Manolo Portanova from Reggiana earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
6′Manolo Portanova from Reggiana earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
3′Tyronne Ebuehi from Empoli commits a foul.
3′Andrea Bozzolan from Reggiana earns a free kick on the left side of the field.
2′Gabriele Guarino from Empoli commits a foul.
2′Cedric Gondo from Reggiana earns a free kick in his own half.
1′Andrea Papetti from Reggiana commits a foul.
1′Bohdan Popov from Empoli is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
The opening half is underway...
The starting teams have been revealed, and the players are currently going through their warm-up routines.

Match statistics

EMPREG

Possession and passing

68%Possession32%

86%Pass accuracy68%

448Passes215

387Successful Passes146

73Ball Safe69

10Key Passes6

5 more

30Long Passes47

57%Long-pass accuracy34%

4Substitutions5

17Successful Long Passes16

30Throw-ins25

Attack

1Goals1

13Shots Total9

4Shots On Target3

1Big Chances Created0

4Corners2

34Dangerous Attacks37

15 more

7Accurate Crosses2

111Attacks59

1Big Chances Missed0

12Dribble Attempts14

43Duels Won51

10Goal Attempts9

1Offsides3

1Penalties0

2Shots Blocked2

8Shots inside the box3

7Shots Off Target4

5Shots outside the box6

50%Successful dribbles29%

6Successful Dribbles4

24Total Crosses11

Defence and discipline

2Saves3

14Tackles14

5Interceptions5

24Fouls12

3Yellow cards1

11Free Kicks24

1 more

6Goal Kicks12

Other

1Assists0

0Injuries2

The halves are each period's own numbers — not a split of the full-time figures.

The referee

A. CalzavaraPer-match averages this season · 2 matches · career: 8

	Avg	Home	Away	Career
Yellow cards	4.50	2.50	2.00	4.25
Red cards	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.13
Second yellows	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00
Penalties	0.50	0.50	0.00	0.38

Home / away: what the home and the away side received on average. Career: the average over every match officiated.

Expected goals (xG)

EmpolixGReggiana

1.710.97

Expected Goals on Target (xGoT)

1.310.99

Expected Goals Non Penalty Goals (npxG)

0.920.97

Expected Goals Open Play (xGOP)

0.710.50

Expected Goals Set Play (xGSP)

1.000.47

Expected Goals Corners (xGC)

0.120.01

Expected Goals Free Kicks (xGFK)

0.080.00

Expected Points (xPTS)

1.880.88

Starting XI

ReggianaFormation: 5-4-1 · €13M6/11

Davide Dionigi

EmpoliFormation: 3-5-2 · €15M7/11

Guido Pagliuca

The ↓ and minute under a player mean they were substituted off then.

Transfer fees

Empoli€15Mstarting XI · 7/11€17Mwith bench · 10/25

Reggiana€13Mstarting XI · 6/11€15Mwith bench · 10/22

Empoli's starting XI cost €1.8M more.

The amount under a player is their last known transfer fee and its year (provider data) — not a market value.

Player statistics

Empoli starters then subs, by rating

Luca Belardinelli#8 · Midfielder · 120′7.3

In this match

Attack

Goals: 0
Assists: 0
Shots: 2
Shots on target: 2
Expected goals (xG): 0.12
xGoT: 0.44

Passing

Passes (accurate/total): 66/75
Pass accuracy: 88%
Key passes: 0
Passes in final third: 7
Crosses (accurate/total): 0/1
Long balls (won/total): 3/4

Possession & duels

Touches: 86
Duels (won/total): 4/7
Aerials won: 3
Possession lost: 12
Ball recoveries: 1

Defence

Tackles: 1
Interceptions: 2
Clearances: 1
Dribbled past: 1

Discipline

Fouls: 2

Player	Reason	Back
Nicolas Haas🩹 injury · Cruciate Ligament Injury	injury · Cruciate Ligament Injury	29 Sept 2025
Duccio Degli Innocenti🩹 injury · Achilles tendon rupture	injury · Achilles tendon rupture	13 Oct 2025

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
Empoli	2.2544.44%	2.0748.31%
Draw	3.4029.41%	3.5528.17%
Reggiana	3.1032.26%	3.3529.85%

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
Empoli or Draw	1.3673.37%	1.3375.19%
Empoli or Reggiana	1.3076.92%	1.3076.92%
Draw or Reggiana	1.6161.92%	1.7557.14%

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
2+ goals	–	1.2977.52%
0–1 goals	–	3.5028.57%
3+ goals	1.9551.28%	1.9451.55%
0–2 goals	1.8554.05%	1.8254.95%
4+ goals	–	3.4029.41%
0–3 goals	–	1.3076.92%

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
Empoli	2.8734.78%	2.7037.04%
Draw	2.2045.45%	2.2045.45%
Reggiana	3.7526.67%	3.8026.32%

Outcome	bet365
EMP → EMP	3.6027.78%
EMP → X	13.007.69%
EMP → REG	29.003.45%
X → EMP	5.5018.18%
X → X	5.0020%
X → REG	7.0014.29%
REG → EMP	26.003.85%
REG → X	13.007.69%
REG → REG	5.0020%

Outcome	bet365
12 - 14	5.0020%
6 - 8	2.7536.36%
9 - 11	2.6238.1%
Under 6	7.0014.29%
Over 14	13.007.69%