Ukrainian midfielder of Italian Atalanta Viktor Kovalenko, who transferred on loan to Italian Empoli a week ago, played his first match for his new team yesterday.
Viktor Kovalenko (with the ball) in his first match for EmpoliThe 27-year-old player was included in Empoli's application for the home match of the 3rd round of the Italian championship with Juventus, but remained in the reserve. Kovalenko appeared on the pitch in the 72nd minute of the match, replacing Rezvan Marin. Kovalenko failed to score in his debut match for Empoli.
Italian Championship. 3rd round
"Empoli " - "Juventus " - 0:2 (0:1)
Goals: Danilo (24), Chiesa (82)
"Empoli" Berisha, Bereszynski, Luperto, Valyukevich, Pezzella, Marin(Kovalenko, 72), Male, Fazzini (Grassi, 61), Baldanzi (Cancellieri, 61), Cambiagi (Giaci, 83), Caputo (Destro, 72).
