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Dramatic Comeback: Catanzaro Overpowers Empoli at Home
Catanzaro, Italy – In a thrilling and emotional match, Catanzaro orchestrated a spectacular comeback to defeat Empoli at the Stadio Nicola Ceravolo. Despite a promising start for Empoli, who quickly took the lead with goals from S. Elia in the 1st minute, assisted by M. Curto, and M. Nasti in the 15th minute, assisted by L. Magnino, Catanzaro demonstrated a remarkable ability to respond.
Empoli suffered two early yellow cards for G. Yepes at 17′ and L. Magnino at 24′, adding pressure to the team. However, Catanzaro did not give up and in the second half, with an overwhelming 65% possession of the ball, began their comeback. F. Pittarello scored the first goal for the home side in the 56th minute, igniting hope in the fans. Pittarello himself scored again in the 63rd minute, this time assisted by P. Iemmello, leveling the score. T. Cassandro sealed the victory for Catanzaro in the 73rd minute, assisted by Pittarello, completing an impressive comeback.
The match was marked by high intensity and numerous fouls committed by Empoli (25), in contrast to Catanzaro’s 9. Despite Empoli’s efforts, with only 5 total shots (2 on target) and one corner, Catanzaro, with 16 shots (6 on target) and 9 corners, proved to be superior and deserving of the victory. Matias Antonini received a yellow card for Catanzaro in the 86th minute. The final result was a testament to the fighting spirit and determination of Catanzaro.
Substitutions empoli: at minute 46 S. Elia came in and A. Candela went out., at minute 46 G. Yepes came in and N. Haas went out., at minute 58 R. Ilie came in and L. Ignacchiti went out., at minute 66 E. Saporiti came in and D. Fila went out., at minute 84 M. Curto came in and F. Bianchi went out.
Substitutions catanzaro: at minute 46 M. D’Alessandro came in and G. Alesi went out., at minute 72 M. Liberali came in and P. Nuamah went out., at minute 84 P. Iemmello came in and R. Frosinini went out., at minute 84 S. Pontisso came in and M. Pompetti went out., at minute 90 F. Pittarello came in and N. Koffi went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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