On 23 October one of the matches of the 9th round of the Italian football championship took place. Fiorentina (Florence) and Empoli (Italy) met.
Фиорентина - Эмполи - 0:2. Чемпионат Италии, 9-й тур. Обзор матча, статистикаItalian Championship, 9th round
Fiorentina (Florence ) - Empoli (Italy) - 0:2 (0:1)
Goals: Caputo (21), Emmanuel Gyasi (81)
Warnings: S. Walukiewicz (52), Matteo Cancellieri (71), L. Beltran (77), Jacopo Fazzini (79).
Fiorentina vs Empoli match review:
Fiorentina vs Empoli: A test of skill at the Stadio Artemio Franchi In a thrilling Serie A match, Fiorentina faced Empoli at the legendary Stadio Artemio Franchi. Both teams were keen to win, and football fans witnessed a tense battle on the pitch. Although the match was not characterised by an abundance of goals, it showed the fierce determination of both sides. The first half started with Empoli dominating, quickly scoring a goal in the 21st minute. Striker F. Caputo showed his goal scoring prowess, giving his team their first lead of the game. Despite Fiorentina's best efforts, they were still unable to score. Trailing 0-1, Fiorentina realised that they needed to step up their game to achieve a positive result. However, Fiorentina's hopes were dashed when Empoli's second goal, scored by Caputo in the 81st minute, effectively sealed the match. The Empoli striker was in top form, leaving the Fiorentina defence defenceless. Despite their best efforts, Fiorentina were unable to crack the solid defence of their opponents and failed to create any decent chances. There were a few key moments in the match that added spice to the game.
Just before the break, Caputo's goal was cancelled due to a handball, much to the disappointment of Empoli fans. However, this setback did not stop Empoli and they continued to dominate the match with a hard fought performance. Throughout the match, both teams made important substitutions to bring new energy into their squads. Thus, Fiorentina's J. Brekalo was replaced by R. Sottila, while Empoli's F. Caputo replaced M. Destro in the 66th minute. This strategic move proved to be decisive for Empoli and allowed them to secure a convincing victory. The match also saw a series of yellow cards issued by the referee. In the 52nd minute Empoli player S. Valukevich received a warning, and in the 71st minute M. Cancellieri received a yellow card. In the 77th minute, Fiorentina player L. Beltran joined the list of suspended players. These cards emphasised the intensity and physicality of the game. Empoli's 2-0 victory showed that Fiorentina were superior to Empoli in all aspects of the game. Fiorentina, on the other hand, need to regroup and analyse their game in order to get back on track in the future. Overall, the Fiorentina vs Empoli match at the Stadio Artemio Franchi gave the fans an exciting spectacle. Caputo's clinical play, Empoli's solid defence and a few controversial moments created a tense atmosphere. As the Serie A season progresses, both teams will be looking for further success.
The following matches await the rivals in the next round: Lazio vs Fiorentina, Empoli vs Atalanta.
Фиорентина - Эмполи - 0:2. Чемпионат Италии, 9-й тур. Обзор матча, статистикаFiorentina vs Empoli match statistics:
| Fiorentina | Empoli | |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Kicks to the goal | 3 |
| 17 | Kicks | 6 |
| 4 | Blocked shots | 2 |
| 12 | Penalty kicks | 6 |
| 5 | Kicks from outside the penalty box | 0 |
| 13 | Offences | 17 |
| 12 | Corners | 3 |
| 2 | Offsides | 5 |
| 72% | Ball possession | 28% |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 1 | Keeper saves | 6 |
| 577 | Total assists | 230 |
| 502 | Accurate assists | 149 |
| 87% | Accuracy of passes | 65% |
