Empoli Beats Cagliari in a Thrilling Encounter
Empoli overcame Cagliari 2-0 in a lively match at Cagliari’s Unipol Domus stadium, part of the fifth round of Serie A. The match was characterized by the intensity and fight of both teams, but Empoli managed to gain an advantage with goals from Leonardo Colombo and Samuele Esposito.
The first goal arrived in the 33rd minute, when Colombo capitalized on a pass from Anjorin to open the score. Cagliari tried to respond, but Empoli held onto the lead until halftime.
After the break, Empoli extended their advantage in the 49th minute, with Esposito scoring the second goal after a great play. Despite the changes made by Cagliari, Empoli controlled the match and secured the victory.
The statistics reflect Empoli’s superiority in the game, with 40% possession, 8 shots on goal, and 4 corners. Cagliari dominated possession with 60%, but only managed one shot on goal out of 15 attempts.
In terms of yellow cards, Colombo and Gyasi received yellow cards for Empoli, while Pavoletti was cautioned for Cagliari.
Empoli’s next game will be against Torino, while Cagliari will face Fiorentina.
Substitutions cagliari: at minute 46 L. Pavoletti came in and A. Makoumbou went out., at minute 60 N. Viola came in and Z. Luvumbo went out., at minute 60 P. Azzi came in and T. Augello went out., at minute 71 G. Gaetano came in and R. Marin went out., at minute 76 G. Lapadula came in and R. Piccoli went out.
Substitutions empoli: at minute 58 N. Haas came in and F. Anjorin went out., at minute 73 L. Cacace came in and A. Grassi went out., at minute 73 O. Solbakken came in and L. Colombo went out., at minute 90 P. Pellegri came in and S. Esposito went out., at minute 90 M. De Sciglio came in and E. Gyasi went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Cagliari
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Empoli
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