English
Empoli defeated Parma 3-1 in a thrilling Serie A match played at the Stadio Carlo Castellani – Computer Gross Arena in Empoli. The match, refereed by Michael Fabbri, was marked by the expulsion of Parma’s L. Valenti in the 31st minute after receiving two yellow cards. Despite dominating possession (53%), Parma had few clear scoring chances, while Empoli, with 47% possession, was more effective. J. Fazzini opened the scoring for Empoli in the 11th minute, assisted by L. Henderson. Parma pulled one back in the 73rd minute with a goal from M. Djuric, assisted by Hernani. However, Empoli sealed the victory with two more goals, one from F. Anjorin in the 86th minute, assisted by I. Konate, and another from Anjorin in the 73rd minute. The match was intense, with a total of 38 fouls (20 from Empoli and 16 from Parma), and several yellow cards (4 in total).
Substitutions parma: at minute 60 D. Camara came in and J. Ondrejka went out., at minute 66 M. Djuric came in and M. Pellegrino went out., at minute 66 Hernani came in and S. Sohm went out., at minute 77 B. Balogh came in and A. Bonny went out.
Substitutions empoli: at minute 71 F. Anjorin came in and A. Grassi went out., at minute 77 J. Sambia came in and L. Cacace went out., at minute 84 I. Konate came in and S. Esposito went out., at minute 84 O. Solbakken came in and L. Henderson went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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