Commentary:
90+6' AC Milan with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+6' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+6' Today's attendance is 10596.
90+6' Ball possession: Empoli: 55%, AC Milan: 45%.
90+6' OH! That would have been a great goal! Alessio Romagnoli sees his volley come back off the crossbar!
90+5' Nedim Bajrami relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+5' Theo Hernandez swings in a cross from the free kick.
90+5' Simone Romagnoli from Empoli goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Olivier Giroud
90+4' Fabiano Parisi from Empoli goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Alexis Saelemaekers
90+4' Tiemoue Bakayoko relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+4' Nedim Bajrami puts in a cross...
90+4' Empoli take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+4' Empoli are trying to create something here.
90+4' Empoli take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+3' Empoli take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+3' Theo Hernandez from AC Milan directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
90+3' AC Milan start a counter attack.
90+3' Rade Krunic relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+3' A player from Empoli takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
90+2' Franck Kessie relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+2' Nedim Bajrami from Empoli swings in the corner from the left.
90+2' Riccardo Marchizza from Empoli tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
90+2' AC Milan take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+1' Empoli are in control of the ball.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1' Olivier Giroud relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+1' Nedim Bajrami from Empoli swings in the corner from the left.
90' A shot by Andrea Pinamonti is blocked.
90' Nedim Bajrami of Empoli passes the ball to a team mate.
90' Empoli are trying to create something here.
90' The referee signals a free kick as Kristjan Asllani from Empoli trips Rade Krunic
90' Fikayo Tomori relieves the pressure with a clearance
90' Andrea Pinamonti puts in a cross...
90' Ball possession: Empoli: 53%, AC Milan: 47%.
90' Franck Kessie from AC Milan is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
89' Empoli are in control of the ball.
89' Olivier Giroud relieves the pressure with a clearance
89' Nedim Bajrami from Empoli swings in the corner from the left.
89' Pierre Kalulu clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
88' Fabiano Parisi puts in a cross...
88' Empoli are trying to create something here.
88' Empoli take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
88' Simone Romagnoli relieves the pressure with a clearance
88' Tiemoue Bakayoko from AC Milan chips the ball into the penalty box.
87' AC Milan are trying to create something here.
87' Empoli take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
87' AC Milan take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
86' AC Milan are trying to create something here.
86' Empoli take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
86' AC Milan are trying to create something here.
85' Ball possession: Empoli: 54%, AC Milan: 46%.
85' Liam Henderson is leaving the field to be replaced by Kristjan Asllani in a tactical substitution.
85' Samuele Ricci is leaving the field to be replaced by Leo Stulac in a tactical substitution.
84' G O O O A A A L - Andrea Pinamonti from Empoli puts it away from the penalty spot with the right foot! Mike Maignan chose the wrong side.83' PENALTY! - Tiemoue Bakayoko handles the ball in the penalty box! Heavy protests from Tiemoue Bakayoko but the ref is uninterested.
83' After VAR check, the referee changed the call and decided to award a penalty for Empoli!
83' VAR - PENALTY ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty situation.
82' A shot by Simone Romagnoli is blocked.
82' Tiemoue Bakayoko could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
82' Nedim Bajrami from Empoli swings in the corner from the left.
81' Filippo Bandinelli from Empoli tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
81' Empoli take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
81' Junior Messias is leaving the field to be replaced by Brahim Diaz in a tactical substitution.
81' Ismael Bennacer is leaving the field to be replaced by Rade Krunic in a tactical substitution.
80' Ball possession: Empoli: 55%, AC Milan: 45%.
80' After a tactical foul, Ismael Bennacer sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
80' Ismael Bennacer from AC Milan goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Nedim Bajrami
80' Empoli start a counter attack.
79' AC Milan are trying to create something here.
79' Junior Messias from AC Milan passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
78' Empoli plays a short goal kick.
78' Alexis Saelemaekers fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
77' AC Milan are trying to create something here.
77' AC Milan plays a short goal kick.
77' A chance presents itself to Andrea La Mantia from Empoli but his header goes wide
77' Liam Henderson puts in a cross...
77' Empoli are trying to create something here.
76' Goal kick for AC Milan.
76' Empoli are in control of the ball.
76' The ref blows his whistle. Tiemoue Bakayoko charged Filippo Bandinelli from behind and it's a free-kick
76' Franck Kessie hand-balls.
76' AC Milan plays a short goal kick.
75' Liam Henderson fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
75' Empoli are trying to create something here.
75' Ball possession: Empoli: 57%, AC Milan: 43%.
74' Dangerous challenge by Filippo Bandinelli from Empoli. Tiemoue Bakayoko on the receiving end of that.
74' Empoli are in control of the ball.
74' Empoli plays a short goal kick.
74' Olivier Giroud from AC Milan passes the ball, but his team mate can't benefit from it.
74' Sebastiano Luperto relieves the pressure with a clearance
74' Pierre Kalulu puts in a cross...
73' Simone Romagnoli relieves the pressure with a clearance
73' Junior Messias puts in a cross...
73' Sebastiano Luperto comes back onto the field.
73' AC Milan take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
73' Mike Maignan relieves the pressure with a clearance
73' Nedim Bajrami swings in a cross from the free kick.
72' The game is restarted.
72' Sebastiano Luperto is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
72' Sebastiano Luperto is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
72' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
71' The referee signals a free kick as Tiemoue Bakayoko from AC Milan trips Sebastiano Luperto
71' AC Milan are in control of the ball.
70' Ball possession: Empoli: 57%, AC Milan: 43%.
69' G O O O O O A A L - Theo Hernandez finds the net with the left foot!69' Filippo Bandinelli could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
69' Alexis Saelemaekers puts in a cross...
69' AC Milan are trying to create something here.
69' The referee signals a free kick as Liam Henderson from Empoli trips Ismael Bennacer
68' Franck Kessie from AC Milan goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Samuele Ricci
68' Szymon Zurkowski is leaving the field to be replaced by Filippo Bandinelli in a tactical substitution.
68' Patrick Cutrone is leaving the field to be replaced by Andrea La Mantia in a tactical substitution.
67' Patrick Cutrone from Empoli is ruled offside.
67' Riccardo Marchizza from Empoli directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
67' Szymon Zurkowski tests Mike Maignan with a long range shot, which is parried back into play!
66' Empoli are in control of the ball.
66' Empoli take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
65' AC Milan are trying to create something here.
65' Ball possession: Empoli: 58%, AC Milan: 42%.
64' Sandro Tonali is leaving the field to be replaced by Tiemoue Bakayoko in a tactical substitution.
64' Alessandro Florenzi is leaving the field to be replaced by Pierre Kalulu in a tactical substitution.
63' G O O O A A A L Alessandro Florenzi curls the direct free kick into the back of the net with the right foot! Wonderful finish62' After a tactical foul, Simone Romagnoli sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
62' The referee signals a free kick as Simone Romagnoli from Empoli trips Alexis Saelemaekers
62' Sebastiano Luperto could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
62' AC Milan are in control of the ball.
61' Safe hands from Mike Maignan as he comes out and claims the ball
61' Fabiano Parisi puts in a cross...
61' Empoli are trying to create something here.
60' Patrick Cutrone from Empoli is ruled offside.
60' Empoli are in control of the ball.
60' Ball possession: Empoli: 57%, AC Milan: 43%.
60' AC Milan are in control of the ball.
59' Safe hands from Mike Maignan as he comes out and claims the ball
59' Riccardo Marchizza puts in a cross...
59' Empoli are trying to create something here.
58' Empoli are in control of the ball.
58' AC Milan plays a short goal kick.
58' Empoli are trying to create something here.
57' A shot by Nedim Bajrami is blocked.
57' Empoli are trying to create something here.
57' Safe hands from Guglielmo Vicario as he comes out and claims the ball
57' Alessandro Florenzi puts in a cross...
56' Simone Romagnoli relieves the pressure with a clearance
56' Alexis Saelemaekers puts in a cross...
56' Sebastiano Luperto from Empoli goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Olivier Giroud
56' AC Milan are in control of the ball.
55' AC Milan take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
55' Empoli are trying to create something here.
55' Ball possession: Empoli: 57%, AC Milan: 43%.
54' Safe hands from Mike Maignan as he comes out and claims the ball
54' Sebastiano Luperto sends a long ball upfield.
54' Empoli take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
54' Sebastiano Luperto comes back onto the field.
54' Safe hands from Guglielmo Vicario as he comes out and claims the ball
54' Sandro Tonali swings in a cross from the free kick.
53' The game is restarted.
53' Sebastiano Luperto is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
53' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
53' Szymon Zurkowski from Empoli goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Alexis Saelemaekers
53' AC Milan take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
52' Riccardo Marchizza is penalised for pushing Ismael Bennacer.
52' Empoli take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
52' Empoli are trying to create something here.
51' Empoli take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
51' Andrea Pinamonti from Empoli makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
51' A shot by Patrick Cutrone is blocked.
51' Empoli are trying to create something here.
50' Empoli are in control of the ball.
50' Ball possession: Empoli: 55%, AC Milan: 45%.
50' The referee signals a free kick as Alexis Saelemaekers from AC Milan trips Szymon Zurkowski
49' Empoli are in control of the ball.
48' Goal kick for AC Milan.
48' Nedim Bajrami from Empoli fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
48' Riccardo Marchizza puts in a cross...
48' Empoli take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
48' A shot by Andrea Pinamonti is blocked.
48' CROSSBAR! A shot from Nedim Bajrami stings the crossbar!
47' Great skill from Nedim Bajrami as he dribbles past his opponents
47' Empoli are in control of the ball.
47' Safe hands from Guglielmo Vicario as he comes out and claims the ball
47' Junior Messias puts in a cross...
46' AC Milan are trying to create something here.
46' AC Milan are in control of the ball.
46' Alexis Saelemaekers from AC Milan passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
46' Junior Messias puts in a cross...
46' Petar Stojanovic is leaving the field to be replaced by Riccardo Marchizza in a tactical substitution.
46' The second half is underway.
45+2' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+2' Ball possession: Empoli: 56%, AC Milan: 44%.
45+2' Oh no. From a promising position Alessio Romagnoli from AC Milan miskicks completely. Opportunity wasted.
45+2' Olivier Giroud has a great chance to score, but his effort is turned behind for a corner kick by the keeper!
45+2' Sandro Tonali from AC Milan swings in the corner from the left.
45+1' It's a good hit from long range by Alexis Saelemaekers who forces a save from Guglielmo Vicario. Corner kick.
45+1' Theo Hernandez from AC Milan makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
45+1' AC Milan are in control of the ball.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 1 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Andrea Pinamonti is penalised for pushing Ismael Bennacer.
45' Empoli are trying to create something here.
45' Patrick Cutrone goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
45' Szymon Zurkowski of Empoli passes the ball to a team mate.
45' Petar Stojanovic puts in a cross...
45' Ball possession: Empoli: 57%, AC Milan: 43%.
44' Empoli are trying to create something here.
44' Empoli take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
44' Goal kick for Empoli.
44' Ismael Bennacer from AC Milan tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
44' Alexis Saelemaekers of AC Milan passes the ball to a team mate.
43' AC Milan are in control of the ball.
43' Empoli are trying to create something here.
43' Empoli are in control of the ball.
42' Alexis Saelemaekers provided the assist for the goal.
42' G O O O A A A L - Franck Kessie scores with the left foot!42' Alexis Saelemaekers of AC Milan passes the ball to a team mate.
41' AC Milan are in control of the ball.
41' Szymon Zurkowski is penalised for pushing Alexis Saelemaekers.
41' Theo Hernandez relieves the pressure with a clearance
41' Fabiano Parisi puts in a cross...
40' Empoli are trying to create something here.
40' Ball possession: Empoli: 58%, AC Milan: 42%.
40' Empoli are in control of the ball.
39' After a tactical foul, Sandro Tonali sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
39' Sandro Tonali from AC Milan goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Liam Henderson
39' AC Milan are trying to create something here.
38' Empoli are in control of the ball.
38' AC Milan take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
38' AC Milan are in control of the ball.
38' AC Milan take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
37' Patrick Cutrone from Empoli had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
37' Nedim Bajrami from Empoli swings in the corner from the right.
37' Andrea Pinamonti forces a good save from Mike Maignan who turns the ball behind for a corner!
37' Fabiano Parisi sends a long ball upfield.
36' Empoli are in control of the ball.
36' Petar Stojanovic from Empoli directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
35' The referee signals a free kick as Liam Henderson from Empoli trips Alexis Saelemaekers
35' Safe hands from Guglielmo Vicario as he comes out and claims the ball
35' Ismael Bennacer puts in a cross...
35' Fabiano Parisi relieves the pressure with a clearance
35' Junior Messias from AC Milan swings in the corner from the right.
35' Ball possession: Empoli: 57%, AC Milan: 43%.
34' Samuele Ricci clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
34' AC Milan are trying to create something here.
34' Junior Messias from AC Milan tries to head the ball to a team mate, but the keeper is first to it.
34' Alessio Romagnoli sends a long ball upfield.
34' AC Milan are in control of the ball.
34' Empoli plays a short goal kick.
33' Junior Messias from AC Milan crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
33' AC Milan are trying to create something here.
33' AC Milan plays a short goal kick.
32' Excellent pass by Liam Henderson from Empoli, but his team mates fail to benefit from it.
32' Sandro Tonali relieves the pressure with a clearance
32' Nedim Bajrami puts in a cross...
32' Empoli are in control of the ball.
32' Alexis Saelemaekers from AC Milan tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
32' AC Milan are trying to create something here.
31' AC Milan are in control of the ball.
31' Empoli are in control of the ball.
31' Empoli take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
30' The referee signals a free kick as Olivier Giroud from AC Milan trips Samuele Ricci
30' Ball possession: Empoli: 59%, AC Milan: 41%.
30' Empoli take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
29' Empoli plays a short goal kick.
29' Theo Hernandez goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
28' Dangerous challenge by Liam Henderson from Empoli. Theo Hernandez on the receiving end of that.
28' Empoli plays a short goal kick.
27' Junior Messias fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
27' AC Milan are in control of the ball.
26' Empoli are trying to create something here.
26' Empoli are in control of the ball.
25' Safe hands from Mike Maignan as he comes out and claims the ball
25' Petar Stojanovic puts in a cross...
25' Empoli are in control of the ball.
25' Ball possession: Empoli: 60%, AC Milan: 40%.
24' AC Milan plays a short goal kick.
24' Szymon Zurkowski fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
24' Empoli are trying to create something here.
24' Empoli are in control of the ball.
23' Fabiano Parisi comes back onto the field.
23' AC Milan are in control of the ball.
23' The match resumes with a drop ball.
23' Fabiano Parisi is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
23' Fabiano Parisi is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
22' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
22' AC Milan are in control of the ball.
22' Safe hands from Guglielmo Vicario as he comes out and claims the ball
22' Junior Messias from AC Milan swings in the corner from the right.
21' The game is restarted.
21' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
21' Simone Romagnoli clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
21' Alessandro Florenzi puts in a cross...
21' Sebastiano Luperto relieves the pressure with a clearance
21' Alessandro Florenzi puts in a cross...
21' AC Milan are trying to create something here.
20' Alexis Saelemaekers from AC Milan makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
20' AC Milan are in control of the ball.
20' Ball possession: Empoli: 62%, AC Milan: 38%.
20' Petar Stojanovic from Empoli directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
20' Empoli are trying to create something here.
19' AC Milan are in control of the ball.
18' G O O O O O A A L - Nedim Bajrami finds the net with the right foot!18' Poor play by Franck Kessie as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
18' Petar Stojanovic puts in a cross...
18' Olivier Giroud relieves the pressure with a clearance
18' Nedim Bajrami from Empoli swings in the corner from the left.
18' Patrick Cutrone from Empoli tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
17' Empoli are trying to create something here.
17' Empoli take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
17' Empoli are in control of the ball.
16' Empoli take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
16' AC Milan take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
15' The referee signals a free kick as Nedim Bajrami from Empoli trips Alexis Saelemaekers
15' Ball possession: Empoli: 61%, AC Milan: 39%.
14' AC Milan are in control of the ball.
14' The match resumes with a drop ball.
14' The play is stopped for a brief moment, as the ball was touched by the referee.
14' Empoli are in control of the ball.
12' Olivier Giroud provided the assist for the goal.
12' G O O O A A A L - Franck Kessie scores with the right foot!12' Olivier Giroud of AC Milan passes the ball to a team mate.
12' Alexis Saelemaekers puts in a cross...
12' AC Milan are trying to create something here.
12' The referee signals a free kick as Simone Romagnoli from Empoli trips Franck Kessie
11' Mike Maignan from AC Milan shows a great reflex and comes out with an excellent save!
11' Could be a good chance here as Andrea Pinamonti from Empoli cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
11' Empoli are trying to create something here.
11' Empoli plays a short goal kick.
11' Franck Kessie from AC Milan tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
11' AC Milan are trying to create something here.
11' Empoli are in control of the ball.
10' Good effort by Alexis Saelemaekers as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
10' A shot by Junior Messias is blocked.
10' AC Milan start a counter attack.
10' Liam Henderson from Empoli tries to head the ball to a team mate, but the keeper is first to it.
10' Petar Stojanovic puts in a cross...
10' Ball possession: Empoli: 70%, AC Milan: 30%.
9' Junior Messias hits the target with a bicycle kick, but Guglielmo Vicario denies him a great goal!
9' Theo Hernandez puts in a cross...
9' AC Milan take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
9' AC Milan are trying to create something here.
9' AC Milan take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
8' The referee signals a free kick as Liam Henderson from Empoli trips Junior Messias
7' Empoli are in control of the ball.
7' Empoli take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
7' Empoli are in control of the ball.
7' Empoli take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
6' Empoli are in control of the ball.
6' AC Milan are in control of the ball.
6' Obstruction as Petar Stojanovic cuts off the run of Theo Hernandez. A free-kick is awarded.
5' Empoli are trying to create something here.
5' Ball possession: Empoli: 72%, AC Milan: 28%.
4' Empoli take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
4' Empoli are in control of the ball.
4' Empoli take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
4' Petar Stojanovic from Empoli directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
4' Samuele Ricci from Empoli chips the ball into the penalty box.
4' Petar Stojanovic from Empoli takes a short corner kick from the right.
3' Andrea Pinamonti from Empoli passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
3' Empoli are trying to create something here.
3' AC Milan plays a short goal kick.
2' Nedim Bajrami from Empoli sends an effort wide of target
2' Empoli take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
2' Junior Messias from AC Milan goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Fabiano Parisi
1' Empoli are in control of the ball.
1' The referee signals a free kick as Nedim Bajrami from Empoli trips Ismael Bennacer
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' Welcome to tonights game where the floodlight surrounds the pitch.
1' Empoli kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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