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Empoli Upsets Fiorentina in Thrilling Coppa Italia Clash
Florence, Italy – The Stadio Artemio Franchi witnessed a pulsating Coppa Italia match between Fiorentina and Empoli on December 4th, 2024. The Round of 16 clash ended in a dramatic 7-8 victory for Empoli.
Empoli took an early lead through Ekong in the 4th minute, assisted by Henderson. Fiorentina responded with goals from Kean (59th minute) and Sottil (70th minute), the latter assisted by Gosens. Esposito’s goal for Empoli in the 75th minute, also assisted by Henderson, made it 2-3 at the end of regulation time.
Extra time turned into a penalty shootout spectacle. Both teams scored and missed several penalties, resulting in a final score of 7-8 in favor of Empoli. Fiorentina dominated possession (60%), registering 16 shots (7 on target), while Empoli, with less possession (40%), proved more clinical in front of goal. Both sides displayed grit and determination until the very end. Empoli’s victory is a major upset in the competition.
Substitutions fiorentina: at minute 52 A. Richardson came in and L. Martinez Quarta went out., at minute 52 J. Ikone came in and A. Colpani went out., at minute 74 A. Gudmundsson came in and L. Beltran went out., at minute 75 F. Parisi came in and R. Gosens went out., at minute 83 C. Kouame came in and R. Sottil went out.
Substitutions empoli: at minute 64 Y. Maleh came in and L. Belardinelli went out., at minute 64 G. Pezzella came in and L. Cacace went out., at minute 64 M. Viti came in and A. Ismajli went out., at minute 74 L. Colombo came in and O. Solbakken went out., at minute 82 E. Gyasi came in and J. Sambia went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Fiorentina
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Empoli
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