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Napoli narrowly defeats Empoli in a tense match
Napoli took home all three points in their visit to Empoli after a tense and closely contested match. The only goal of the game came in the 63rd minute, courtesy of Kvaratskhelia from a penalty kick.
The match began with an intense pace, both teams seeking control of the ball and looking to create danger in attack. Empoli displayed a solid defense, while Napoli was more dangerous in attack, but without generating clear chances.
The first half was marked by yellow cards, with Grassi for Empoli and Anguissa for Napoli. The second half, however, was much more intense.
In the 59th minute, Napoli made two substitutions, bringing on Simeone and Olivera, looking for more depth in attack. The key moment came in the 63rd minute, when Kvaratskhelia scored from a penalty after a foul inside the box by an Empoli player.
Empoli tried to react, making several changes in the second half, but they couldn’t find the equalizing goal. Ultimately, Napoli secured a crucial victory that allows them to maintain their lead in the table.
Statistics:
* Possession: Empoli 50%, Napoli 50%
* Shots: Empoli 11 (4 on target, 2 off target), Napoli 9 (1 on target, 4 off target)
* Corners: Empoli 7, Napoli 7
* Fouls: Empoli 13, Napoli 13
* Yellow Cards: Empoli 1, Napoli 2
Key Events:
* Minute 33: Yellow card for Grassi (Empoli)
* Minute 37: Yellow card for Anguissa (Napoli)
* Minute 63: Kvaratskhelia penalty goal (Napoli)
* Minute 76: Yellow card for Di Lorenzo (Napoli)
* Minute 90: Yellow card for Haas (Empoli)
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Substitutions napoli: at minute 59 G. Simeone came in and R. Lukaku went out., at minute 59 M. Olivera came in and L. Spinazzola went out., at minute 76 David Neres came in and K. Kvaratskhelia went out., at minute 86 P. Mazzocchi came in and M. Politano went out.
Substitutions empoli: at minute 72 O. Solbakken came in and A. Grassi went out., at minute 78 L. Henderson came in and S. Goglichidze went out., at minute 79 N. Haas came in and F. Anjorin went out., at minute 79 E. Ekong came in and J. Fazzini went out., at minute 86 I. Konate came in and L. Colombo went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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