Commentary:
90+6' Roma with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+6' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+6' Today's game will be with limited number of spectators on the stands due to coronavirus restrictions.
90+6' Today's attendance is 4920.
90+5' Ball possession: Empoli: 58%, Roma: 42%.
90+5' The game is restarted.
90+5' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
90+5' Lorenzo Tonelli is penalised for pushing Tammy Abraham.
90+4' Riccardo Fiamozzi puts in a cross...
90+4' Empoli take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+4' Goal kick for Roma.
90+3' Szymon Zurkowski from Empoli sends an effort wide of target
90+3' Rui Patricio relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+3' Marco Benassi from Empoli tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
90+3' Nedim Bajrami swings in a cross from the free kick.
90+3' Tammy Abraham is penalised for pushing Szymon Zurkowski.
90+2' Empoli take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+2' Rick Karsdorp relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+2' Riccardo Fiamozzi puts in a cross...
90+2' Bryan Cristante relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+2' Szymon Zurkowski from Empoli had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
90+2' Riccardo Fiamozzi puts in a cross...
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1' The referee signals a free kick as Felix Afena-Gyan from Roma trips Mattia Viti
90+1' Could be a good chance here as Tammy Abraham from Roma cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
90' Lorenzo Tonelli is penalised for pushing Sergio Oliveira.
90' Goal kick for Roma.
90' Ball possession: Empoli: 57%, Roma: 43%.
90' Marco Benassi from Empoli crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
89' Empoli take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
89' Bryan Cristante relieves the pressure with a clearance
89' Andrea Pinamonti from Empoli had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
89' A player from Empoli takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent's box
88' Empoli take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
88' Safe hands from Rui Patricio as he comes out and claims the ball
88' Riccardo Fiamozzi puts in a cross...
88' Empoli are trying to create something here.
87' Andrea Pinamonti sends a header towards goal, but Rui Patricio is there to comfortably save it
87' Riccardo Fiamozzi from Empoli puts in a great cross...
87' Empoli take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
86' Empoli plays a short goal kick.
86' Felix Afena-Gyan goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
86' Andrea Pinamonti from Empoli goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Bryan Cristante
86' Ball possession: Empoli: 56%, Roma: 44%.
85' Rick Karsdorp relieves the pressure with a clearance
85' Nedim Bajrami swings in a cross from the free kick.
85' After a tactical foul, Bryan Cristante sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
84' The referee signals a free kick as Bryan Cristante from Roma trips Nedim Bajrami
84' Roma take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
83' After a tactical foul, Marco Benassi sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
83' The referee signals a free kick as Marco Benassi from Empoli trips Felix Afena-Gyan
83' Roma start a counter attack.
82' Empoli take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
82' Roma take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
81' The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
81' Filippo Bandinelli is leaving the field to be replaced by Marco Benassi in a tactical substitution.
81' Liam Henderson is leaving the field to be replaced by Patrick Cutrone in a tactical substitution.
80' Empoli are in control of the ball.
80' Ball possession: Empoli: 55%, Roma: 45%.
80' Lorenzo Tonelli sends a header towards goal, but Rui Patricio is there to comfortably save it
80' Nedim Bajrami swings in a cross from the free kick.
80' Gianluca Mancini is penalised for pushing Nedim Bajrami.
79' The match resumes with a drop ball.
79' Nicolo Zaniolo is leaving the field to be replaced by Felix Afena-Gyan in a tactical substitution.
79' The play is stopped for a brief moment, as the ball was touched by the referee.
78' Lorenzo Tonelli from Empoli directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
78' Empoli are trying to create something here.
78' Empoli are trying to create something here.
77' Empoli are trying to create something here.
77' Empoli take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
77' Nicolo Zaniolo from Roma makes an aerial pass in the box, but the keeper comes out and claims it.
77' Nicolo Zaniolo from Roma takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
77' Bryan Cristante of Roma passes the ball to a team mate.
76' Roma take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
75' Empoli take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
75' Henrikh Mkhitaryan is leaving the field to be replaced by Jordan Veretout in a tactical substitution.
75' Ball possession: Empoli: 55%, Roma: 45%.
74' Nedim Bajrami from Empoli directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
74' Rick Karsdorp from Roma directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
74' Empoli plays a short goal kick.
74' Roger Ibanez directs a header agonizingly close over the crossbar. So nearly a goal!
73' Sergio Oliveira from Roma swings in the corner from the right.
73' Szymon Zurkowski clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
73' Sergio Oliveira puts in a cross...
72' Liam Henderson provided the assist for the goal.
72' GOAL! - Nedim Bajrami score from a shot with the right foot, that takes a deflection.72' Liam Henderson of Empoli passes the ball to a team mate.
72' Empoli are trying to create something here.
71' Roma are in control of the ball.
71' Mattia Viti relieves the pressure with a clearance
71' Matias Vina swings in a cross from the free kick.
71' Filippo Bandinelli from Empoli goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Henrikh Mkhitaryan
70' Empoli take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
70' Ball possession: Empoli: 55%, Roma: 45%.
70' The referee signals a free kick as Samuele Ricci from Empoli trips Sergio Oliveira
69' Nedim Bajrami shoots from outside the box, but Rui Patricio has it under control
69' Roma take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
68' A shot by Nedim Bajrami is blocked.
68' Great skill from Nedim Bajrami as he dribbles past his opponents
68' Nedim Bajrami from Empoli takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
67' The referee signals a free kick as Gianluca Mancini from Roma trips Liam Henderson
67' Empoli plays a short goal kick.
67' Nicolo Zaniolo fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
67' Roma take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
66' Empoli are in control of the ball.
66' The match resumes with a drop ball.
66' Ball possession: Empoli: 53%, Roma: 47%.
65' Ardian Ismajili is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
65' Tammy Abraham is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
65' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
65' Great vision by Samuele Ricci from Empoli as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
65' Oh no. From a promising position Tammy Abraham from Roma miskicks completely. Opportunity wasted.
65' Rick Karsdorp puts in a cross...
64' Roma take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
63' Lorenzo Tonelli is given a yellow card for pushing an opponent.
63' Lorenzo Tonelli is penalised for pushing Tammy Abraham.
63' Liam Henderson from Empoli tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
62' Ardian Ismajili relieves the pressure with a clearance
62' Matias Vina from Roma directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
62' Henrikh Mkhitaryan of Roma passes the ball to a team mate.
62' Henrikh Mkhitaryan from Roma takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
62' Goal kick for Roma.
62' Liam Henderson fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
61' Roma are in control of the ball.
61' Nedim Bajrami from Empoli passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
60' Chris Smalling relieves the pressure with a clearance
60' Nedim Bajrami from Empoli directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
60' Szymon Zurkowski of Empoli passes the ball to a team mate.
60' Ball possession: Empoli: 53%, Roma: 47%.
60' Roma take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
59' Ainsley Maitland-Niles is leaving the field to be replaced by Matias Vina in a tactical substitution.
59' Empoli are trying to create something here.
59' Empoli are in control of the ball.
58' Roma take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
58' The referee signals a free kick as Henrikh Mkhitaryan from Roma trips Samuele Ricci
57' Empoli take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
57' Nicolo Zaniolo is penalised for pushing Ardian Ismajili.
57' Good effort by Liam Henderson as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
57' Szymon Zurkowski from Empoli find his team mate with a neat back heel pass.
56' Riccardo Fiamozzi puts in a cross...
56' Ball possession: Empoli: 52%, Roma: 48%.
55' Filippo Bandinelli provided the assist for the goal.
55' G O O O A A A L - Andrea Pinamonti scores with the left foot!55' Filippo Bandinelli puts in a cross...
55' Filippo Bandinelli from Empoli takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
55' A shot by Andrea Pinamonti is blocked.
55' Empoli start a counter attack.
55' Roma plays a short goal kick.
54' Filippo Bandinelli from Empoli fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
54' Bryan Cristante relieves the pressure with a clearance
54' Nedim Bajrami from Empoli swings in the corner from the right.
54' Chris Smalling clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
54' Liam Henderson puts in a cross...
53' Empoli take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
53' Liam Henderson from Empoli tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
53' Empoli take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
53' Bryan Cristante relieves the pressure with a clearance
53' A shot by Nedim Bajrami is blocked.
53' Some neat football here as Nedim Bajrami from Empoli plays a 1-2 with Lorenzo Tonelli.
52' Henrikh Mkhitaryan relieves the pressure with a clearance
52' Nedim Bajrami swings in a cross from the free kick.
52' Gianluca Mancini commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
52' Reckless challenge there. Gianluca Mancini commits a rough foul on Andrea Pinamonti
51' Roma take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
51' Nedim Bajrami from Empoli plays a cheeky 1-2 with Andrea Pinamonti.
51' Roma take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
50' Ball possession: Empoli: 48%, Roma: 52%.
50' Henrikh Mkhitaryan shoots from outside the box, but Guglielmo Vicario has it under control
50' Tammy Abraham of Roma passes the ball to a team mate.
49' Samuele Ricci could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
49' Roma take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
49' Chris Smalling relieves the pressure with a clearance
49' Nedim Bajrami puts in a cross...
48' Empoli take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
48' Empoli take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
48' Empoli take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
48' Filippo Bandinelli from Empoli tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
48' Empoli are in control of the ball.
47' Roma start a counter attack.
47' Empoli are in control of the ball.
47' Empoli take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
46' Roma are in control of the ball.
46' Tammy Abraham from Roma is ruled offside.
46' Roma are in control of the ball.
46' The second half is underway.
45+4' Roma has been the better team in this half
45+4' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+4' Ball possession: Empoli: 45%, Roma: 55%.
45+4' Roma are in control of the ball.
45+4' Guglielmo Vicario relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+4' Sergio Oliveira from Roma swings in the corner from the left.
45+3' Nicolo Zaniolo from Roma tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
45+3' Nicolo Zaniolo from Roma takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
45+3' Roma start a counter attack.
45+2' Roma are in control of the ball.
45+2' Roma are in control of the ball.
45+2' Empoli are in control of the ball.
45+1' Liam Henderson from Empoli directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
45+1' Samuele Ricci of Empoli passes the ball to a team mate.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1' Empoli are in control of the ball.
45' Roma take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
45' Ball possession: Empoli: 48%, Roma: 52%.
45' Roma are in control of the ball.
44' Roma are in control of the ball.
44' Roma take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
43' Goal kick for Roma.
43' Roma are in control of the ball.
42' Roma take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
42' Roma take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
42' The game is restarted.
42' Riccardo Marchizza is injured and is replaced by Mattia Viti.
42' Riccardo Marchizza is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
40' Ball possession: Empoli: 48%, Roma: 52%.
39' Riccardo Marchizza is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
39' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
39' Empoli are in control of the ball.
38' Roma are piling the pressure on and look like scoring anytime
37' Henrikh Mkhitaryan provided the assist for the goal.
37' G O O O A A A L - Nicolo Zaniolo scores with the left foot!37' Henrikh Mkhitaryan from Roma directs a ball squarely in the box.
37' Henrikh Mkhitaryan from Roma takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
37' Roma start a counter attack.
37' The referee signals a free kick as Ainsley Maitland-Niles from Roma trips Samuele Ricci
36' Empoli take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
36' Ball possession: Empoli: 49%, Roma: 51%.
35' Nicolo Zaniolo provided the assist for the goal.
35' G O O O A A A L - Sergio Oliveira scores with the right foot!35' Nicolo Zaniolo of Roma passes the ball to a team mate.
35' Gianluca Mancini of Roma passes the ball to a team mate.
35' Could be a good chance here as Henrikh Mkhitaryan from Roma cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
35' The referee signals a free kick as Andrea Pinamonti from Empoli trips Roger Ibanez
33' G O O O A A A L - Tammy Abraham reacts first on the loose ball and puts it away with the right!33' Gianluca Mancini from Roma heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
33' Sergio Oliveira from Roma swings in the corner from the left.
32' Should have been a goal! Ainsley Maitland-Niles gets a great chance to score, but his effort is turned behind by Guglielmo Vicario!
32' Nicolo Zaniolo of Roma passes the ball to a team mate.
32' Nicolo Zaniolo from Roma takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
32' Roma start a counter attack.
32' Szymon Zurkowski is penalised for pushing Sergio Oliveira.
31' Roma take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
31' Ball possession: Empoli: 50%, Roma: 50%.
30' Tammy Abraham is penalised for pushing Samuele Ricci.
30' Safe hands from Rui Patricio as he comes out and claims the ball
30' Riccardo Fiamozzi puts in a cross...
29' Great vision by Ainsley Maitland-Niles from Roma as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
29' Riccardo Fiamozzi puts in a cross...
29' Empoli take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
28' Empoli are in control of the ball.
28' Tammy Abraham from Roma commits a foul by elbowing Lorenzo Tonelli
28' Roma take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
28' Ardian Ismajili relieves the pressure with a clearance
28' Henrikh Mkhitaryan from Roma directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
28' Rick Karsdorp of Roma passes the ball to a team mate.
28' Lorenzo Tonelli relieves the pressure with a clearance
28' Rick Karsdorp puts in a cross...
27' Empoli take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
27' Goal kick for Roma.
26' Empoli take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
26' GOAL STANDS! - After reviewing the situation, the referee decides that the goal for Roma stands.
26' Ball possession: Empoli: 49%, Roma: 51%.
25' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
24' Sergio Oliveira provided the assist for the goal.
24' G O O O A A A L - Tammy Abraham scores with the right foot!24' Sergio Oliveira of Roma passes the ball to a team mate.
24' Ainsley Maitland-Niles of Roma passes the ball to a team mate.
24' Roma are trying to create something here.
24' The referee signals a free kick as Nedim Bajrami from Empoli trips Roger Ibanez
23' Empoli plays a short goal kick.
23' Tammy Abraham from Roma sends an effort wide of target
22' A shot by Nicolo Zaniolo is blocked.
22' Henrikh Mkhitaryan puts in a cross...
22' Roma are in control of the ball.
22' Roma take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
21' Empoli are in control of the ball.
21' Empoli take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
21' Nicolo Zaniolo from Roma passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
21' Tammy Abraham of Roma passes the ball to a team mate.
21' Roma take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
20' Ball possession: Empoli: 54%, Roma: 46%.
20' Roma plays a short goal kick.
20' How did he miss that? Nedim Bajrami has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
20' Liam Henderson puts in a cross...
20' Liam Henderson from Empoli takes a short corner kick from the right.
19' Roger Ibanez clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
19' Andrea Pinamonti from Empoli passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
19' The referee signals a free kick as Liam Henderson from Empoli trips Nicolo Zaniolo
18' Empoli take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
18' Liam Henderson from Empoli sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
18' Nedim Bajrami of Empoli passes the ball to a team mate.
18' Safe hands from Guglielmo Vicario as he comes out and claims the ball
18' Oh no. From a promising position Tammy Abraham from Roma miskicks completely. Opportunity wasted.
18' Poor play by Ardian Ismajili as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
17' Roma take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
17' Nicolo Zaniolo comes back onto the field.
16' Empoli take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
16' The game is restarted.
16' Nicolo Zaniolo is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
15' Ball possession: Empoli: 47%, Roma: 53%.
15' Nicolo Zaniolo is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
15' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
14' Empoli take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
14' Tammy Abraham is penalised for pushing Ardian Ismajili.
14' Roger Ibanez from Roma tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
13' Sergio Oliveira swings in a cross from the free kick.
13' Obstruction as Filippo Bandinelli cuts off the run of Sergio Oliveira. A free-kick is awarded.
12' Ainsley Maitland-Niles from Roma directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
12' Roma take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
12' The referee signals a free kick as Bryan Cristante from Roma trips Filippo Bandinelli
11' Empoli take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
11' Empoli plays a short goal kick.
10' Henrikh Mkhitaryan sees his shot deflected off target
10' Poor play by Ardian Ismajili as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
10' Ainsley Maitland-Niles puts in a cross...
10' Ball possession: Empoli: 40%, Roma: 60%.
10' Empoli plays a short goal kick.
9' Nicolo Zaniolo from Roma tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
9' Roma are trying to create something here.
9' The referee signals a free kick as Nicolo Zaniolo from Roma trips Riccardo Marchizza
8' Filippo Bandinelli shoots from outside the box, but Rui Patricio has it under control
8' Empoli take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
8' Roma take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
7' Roma are in control of the ball.
7' Roma are in control of the ball.
6' Riccardo Marchizza from Empoli goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Nicolo Zaniolo
6' Roma plays a short goal kick.
6' A chance presents itself to Filippo Bandinelli from Empoli but his header goes wide
6' Andrea Pinamonti from Empoli makes an aerial pass to a team mate.
6' Liam Henderson of Empoli passes the ball to a team mate.
5' Ball possession: Empoli: 46%, Roma: 54%.
5' Andrea Pinamonti from Empoli goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Chris Smalling
5' Roma plays a short goal kick.
5' Filippo Bandinelli from Empoli crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
4' Empoli take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
4' The game is restarted.
4' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
4' Safe hands from Guglielmo Vicario as he comes out and claims the ball
4' Samuele Ricci could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
3' Empoli plays a short goal kick.
3' The game is restarted.
3' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
2' Safe hands from Guglielmo Vicario as he comes out and claims the ball
2' Tammy Abraham of Roma passes the ball to a team mate.
2' Roma take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
1' Empoli take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
1' Roma are in control of the ball.
1' Roma take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
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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