On 27 January, one of the matches of the 22nd round of the Italian football championship took place. Juventus (Turin) and Empoli (Italy) met.
Italian Championship, 22nd round
Juventus (Turin ) - Empoli (Italy) - 1:1 (0:0)
Goals: Vlahovic (50) - T. Baldanzi (70)
Warnings: S. Walukiewicz (20)
In a thrilling Serie A match at the legendary Allianz Stadium, Juventus and Empoli battled each other but eventually achieved a hard-fought 1-1 draw. Both teams showed great determination and skill and the match gave the fans an exciting spectacle. The first half started with high intensity, with both teams looking to take control of the game. However, before the half-time whistle, neither side managed to break the deadlock and the score became tense - 0:0. Just as the second half began, Juventus suffered a setback: Arkadiusz Milik received a red card on 18 minutes. This meant that the hosts had to spend the rest of the match in a numerical minority. Despite this setback, Juventus showed resilience and fought valiantly to make up for the player's absence. In the 20th minute, Empoli's S. Valukevich received a yellow card, which further aggravated the game. Both teams continued to attack and create opportunities, with the goalkeepers making impressive saves to keep the scoreboard ticking over. Finally, in the 50th minute, Juventus broke the deadlock with a goal from D. Vlahovic. The crowd cheered as the hosts took the lead, looking to secure a crucial victory. However, Empoli did not let up after conceding the goal and quickly made substitutions to freshen up the attacking action.
In an attempt to turn the tide of the match in their favour, Empoli made two substitutions in the 56th minute, replacing A. Grassi and A. Cherri with M. Cancellieri and T. Baldanzi respectively. This tactical move energised the team and helped them find equal chances. In the 70th minute Empoli managed to get back on track thanks to a goal by T. Baldanzi. This goal breathed new life into the visitors' goal and foreshadowed a thrilling final in which both teams strived for victory. In the 78th minute Juventus made two substitutions: A. Cambiaso and F. Kostic replaced S. Ilinga Junior and K. Yildiz respectively. The home side were determined to regain the lead and put relentless pressure on Empoli's defence. In the 90th minute Empoli also made a substitution, bringing on S. Zurkowski instead of G. Fazzini. However, the last minutes of the game were not without drama: Juventus player T. Vea received a yellow card. Vea received a yellow card, which further inflamed the situation on the pitch. With mounting tension Empoli made the last substitution on 90 minutes: N. Cambiaggi came on in place of R. Marin. Both teams were keen to win, but neither could find the decisive goal. After the final whistle, Juventus and Empoli remained one-on-one and the match ended in a hard fought 1-1 draw. Despite having a numerical advantage for most of the game, Juventus showed resilience and Empoli showed fighting spirit. The draw reflects the competitive nature of Serie A and has fans eagerly awaiting the next round of matches.
The following matches await the rivals in the next round: Inter vs Juventus, Empoli vs Genoa.
| Juventus | Empoli | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Kicks to the goal | 5 |
| 8 | Kicks | 15 |
| 4 | Blocked shots | 5 |
| 6 | Penalty kicks | 9 |
| 2 | Kicks from outside the penalty box | 6 |
| 9 | Offences | 6 |
| 6 | Corner | 7 |
| 0 | Offsides | 2 |
| 39% | Ball possession | 61% |
| 0 | Yellow cards | 1 |
| 1 | Red cards | 0 |
| 4 | Keeper saves | 2 |
| 397 | Total assists | 621 |
| 328 | Accurate assists | 560 |
| 83% | Transmission accuracy | 90% |