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Thrilling Draw in Empoli: Venezia and Empoli Share Points
Empoli, Italy – In a hard-fought match at the Stadio Carlo Castellani under the watchful eye of referee Ivano Pezzuto, Venezia and Empoli drew in their Serie B Round 8 clash. Venezia dominated possession with 69% compared to Empoli’s 31%, but the final score reflected a competitive balance on the pitch.
Venezia took the lead in the 34th minute thanks to a goal by A. Adorante, who capitalized on an assist from A. Hainaut. However, Empoli responded before halftime. S. Shpendi equalized in the 42nd minute, assisted by R. Ilie.
The second half was intense, with several yellow cards shown. R. Ilie, P. Pellegri, and N. Obaretin of Empoli received yellow cards, while B. Franjic was cautioned for Venezia. Although Venezia tried to capitalize on their possession dominance, generating 16 shots (4 on target and 8 off target) compared to Empoli’s 7 (all on target), the draw remained until the final whistle. Empoli committed 16 fouls, while Venezia committed 9. The match, valid for the 2025 Serie B season, left a bittersweet taste for both teams.
Substitutions empoli: at minute 55 R. Ilie came in and D. Degli Innocenti went out., at minute 55 J. Ceesay came in and P. Pellegri went out., at minute 65 S. Elia came in and T. Ebuehi went out., at minute 65 S. Shpendi came in and E. Saporiti went out., at minute 76 A. Ghion came in and N. Haas went out.
Substitutions venezia: at minute 58 A. Adorante came in and J. Yeboah went out., at minute 72 B. Bjarkason came in and A. Pietrelli went out., at minute 72 A. Casas came in and D. Fila went out., at minute 72 A. Hainaut came in and R. Sagrado went out., at minute 84 M. Sverko came in and B. Franjic went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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