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FTFiorentina
1 - 0
EmpoliCommentary:
90+6'Nicolas Gonzalez from Fiorentina is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
90+6'Fiorentina 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 22407.
90+6'Ball possession: Fiorentina: 63%, Empoli: 37%.
90+6'Empoli take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+5'Nikola Milenkovic relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+5'Petar Stojanovic puts in a cross...
90+5'Petar Stojanovic from Empoli takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
90+5'Empoli start a counter attack.
90+5'Great defending by Guglielmo Vicario from Empoli to prevent his team conceding a goal.
90+5'Riccardo Sottil from Fiorentina had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
90+5'Great skill from Riccardo Sottil as he dribbles past his opponents
90+5'CHANCE! Riccardo Sottil finds himself in a 1 on 1 situation with the keeper...
90+5'Riccardo Sottil from Fiorentina takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
90+5'Fiorentina start a counter attack.
90+5'Nedim Bajrami from Empoli passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
90+5'Andrea Pinamonti of Empoli passes the ball to a team mate.
90+5'Could be a good chance here as Kristjan Asllani from Empoli cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
90+5'Empoli are trying to create something here.
90+4'Goal kick for Fiorentina.
90+4'Liberato Cacace from Empoli sends an effort wide of target
90+4'Poor play by Sofyan Amrabat as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
90+4'A player from Empoli takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent's box
90+3'Kristjan Asllani from Empoli directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
90+3'Fiorentina take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+3'That's a great ball by Liberato Cacace from Empoli. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
90+2'Safe hands from Guglielmo Vicario as he comes out and claims the ball
90+2'Petar Stojanovic could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
90+2'Arthur Cabral from Fiorentina directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
90+1'A shot by Arthur Cabral is blocked.
90+1'Jose Maria Callejon puts in a cross...
90+1'Fiorentina are trying to create something here.
90+1'The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added.
90'Fiorentina are in control of the ball.
90'The match is very one-sided right now. Fiorentina are clearly dominating possession
90'Ball possession: Fiorentina: 61%, Empoli: 39%.
89'Fiorentina take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
89'Goal kick for Fiorentina.
89'Petar Stojanovic from Empoli makes a good pass into the box, but his team mates fail to take advantage of the space
89'Great skill from Petar Stojanovic as he dribbles past his opponents
88'Petar Stojanovic from Empoli takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
88'Empoli take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
88'Good effort by Arthur Cabral as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
88'Riccardo Sottil from Fiorentina directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
88'Riccardo Sottil from Fiorentina takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
88'Fiorentina are trying to create something here.
88'Sofyan Amrabat from Fiorentina sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
88'Riccardo Sottil of Fiorentina passes the ball to a team mate.
87'Riccardo Sottil from Fiorentina takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
87'Fiorentina take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
86'Nicolas Gonzalez is leaving the field to be replaced by Jose Maria Callejon in a tactical substitution.
86'Gaetano Castrovilli is leaving the field to be replaced by Youssef Maleh in a tactical substitution.
86'The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
86'Cristiano Biraghi is leaving the field to be replaced by Aleksa Terzic in a tactical substitution.
86'Gaetano Castrovilli from Fiorentina tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
85'Fiorentina are trying to create something here.
85'Ball possession: Fiorentina: 61%, Empoli: 39%.
84'Dangerous challenge by Kristjan Asllani from Empoli. Gaetano Castrovilli on the receiving end of that.
84'Fiorentina are in control of the ball.
83'Empoli are in control of the ball.
83'Riccardo Sottil from Fiorentina had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
83'Great skill from Riccardo Sottil as he dribbles past his opponents
83'Riccardo Sottil from Fiorentina takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
82'Empoli plays a short goal kick.
82'Riccardo Sottil from Fiorentina had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
82'Cristiano Biraghi of Fiorentina passes the ball to a team mate.
82'Riccardo Sottil of Fiorentina passes the ball to a team mate.
82'Fiorentina are trying to create something here.
81'Ardian Ismajili commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
81'Reckless challenge there. Ardian Ismajili commits a rough foul on Riccardo Sottil
81'Riccardo Sottil from Fiorentina takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
80'Fiorentina take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
80'Nicolas Gonzalez comes back onto the field.
80'Empoli are in control of the ball.
80'Fiorentina take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
80'The game is restarted.
80'The match is very one-sided right now. Fiorentina are clearly dominating possession
80'Ball possession: Fiorentina: 62%, Empoli: 38%.
80'Nicolas Gonzalez is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
79'Nicolas Gonzalez is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
79'Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
79'Empoli are in control of the ball.
79'Fiorentina take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
78'That's a great ball by Nedim Bajrami from Empoli. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
78'Empoli are trying to create something here.
78'Fiorentina take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
78'Fiorentina take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
78'The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
77'Filippo Bandinelli is leaving the field to be replaced by Nedim Bajrami in a tactical substitution.
77'Riccardo Saponara is leaving the field to be replaced by Riccardo Sottil in a tactical substitution.
77'Nikola Milenkovic relieves the pressure with a clearance
77'Liberato Cacace puts in a cross...
77'Could be a good chance here as Mattia Viti from Empoli cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
76'Sofyan Amrabat shoots from outside the box, but Guglielmo Vicario has it under control
76'Liberato Cacace relieves the pressure with a clearance
76'Cristiano Biraghi puts in a cross...
76'Nicolas Gonzalez of Fiorentina passes the ball to a team mate.
76'Lorenzo Venuti of Fiorentina passes the ball to a team mate.
75'Fiorentina are trying to create something here.
75'The match is very one-sided right now. Fiorentina are clearly dominating possession
75'Ball possession: Fiorentina: 60%, Empoli: 40%.
74'Empoli plays a short goal kick.
74'Gaetano Castrovilli sends a shot inches wide. Close!
74'Could be a good chance here as Nicolas Gonzalez from Fiorentina cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
74'Fiorentina are trying to create something here.
74'Fiorentina are in control of the ball.
73'Riccardo Saponara shoots from outside the box, but Guglielmo Vicario has it under control
73'Riccardo Saponara from Fiorentina takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
73'Fiorentina are trying to create something here.
73'Fiorentina are in control of the ball.
72'Fiorentina plays a short goal kick.
72'Liberato Cacace from Empoli crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
72'The referee signals a free kick as Alfred Duncan from Fiorentina trips Szymon Zurkowski
71'The home team are really starting to put pressure the opposition now.
71'Empoli plays a short goal kick.
71'Lucas Torreira is leaving the field to be replaced by Sofyan Amrabat in a tactical substitution.
70'Riccardo Saponara sends a shot inches wide. Close!
70'Great skill from Riccardo Saponara as he dribbles past his opponents
70'Nicolas Gonzalez of Fiorentina passes the ball to a team mate.
70'The match is being played at a slow tempo with neither side having the upper hand
70'Ball possession: Fiorentina: 59%, Empoli: 41%.
70'Fiorentina are trying to create something here.
70'Mattia Viti relieves the pressure with a clearance
69'Riccardo Saponara from Fiorentina chips the ball into the penalty box.
69'Riccardo Saponara from Fiorentina takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
69'Fiorentina take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
69'That's a great ball by Filippo Bandinelli from Empoli. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
68'Lucas Torreira is penalised for pushing Kristjan Asllani.
68'Lucas Torreira from Fiorentina directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
68'Fiorentina take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
68'Mattia Viti relieves the pressure with a clearance
68'Cristiano Biraghi puts in a cross...
68'Could be a good chance here as Riccardo Saponara from Fiorentina cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
68'Fiorentina are in control of the ball.
67'Fiorentina take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
66'Empoli plays a short goal kick.
66'Nikola Milenkovic from Fiorentina tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
66'Ardian Ismajili relieves the pressure with a clearance
66'Riccardo Saponara puts in a cross...
66'Cristiano Biraghi from Fiorentina crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
65'Fiorentina are trying to create something here.
65'Fiorentina are in control of the ball.
65'Patrick Cutrone from Empoli is ruled offside.
65'Ball possession: Fiorentina: 56%, Empoli: 44%.
64'The referee signals a free kick as Nicolas Gonzalez from Fiorentina trips Liberato Cacace
64'Fiorentina take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
64'Nicolas Gonzalez sends a header towards goal, but Guglielmo Vicario is there to comfortably save it
63'Cristiano Biraghi puts in a cross...
63'Fiorentina are trying to create something here.
63'Fiorentina are in control of the ball.
62'Empoli are in control of the ball.
61'Leo Stulac is leaving the field to be replaced by Kristjan Asllani in a tactical substitution.
61'Federico Di Francesco is leaving the field to be replaced by Mattia Viti in a tactical substitution.
61'Liam Henderson is leaving the field to be replaced by Patrick Cutrone in a tactical substitution.
60'Ball possession: Fiorentina: 56%, Empoli: 44%.
60'VAR CHECK OVER - No further actions have been taken after the VAR check.
59'VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
58'Fiorentina managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
58'Cristiano Biraghi provided the assist for the goal.
58'G O O O A A A L - Nicolas Gonzalez from Fiorentina heads the ball home!
58'Cristiano Biraghi swings in a cross from the free kick.
57'SENT OFF! - Sebastiano Luperto gets his 2nd yellow card and is dismissed!
57'Reckless challenge there. Sebastiano Luperto commits a rough foul on Nicolas Gonzalez
56'Lucas Torreira commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
56'Obstruction as Lucas Torreira cuts off the run of Federico Di Francesco. A free-kick is awarded.
56'Nicolas Gonzalez from Fiorentina had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
56'Cristiano Biraghi puts in a cross...
55'Dangerous challenge by Filippo Bandinelli from Empoli. Nikola Milenkovic on the receiving end of that.
55'Riccardo Saponara from Fiorentina had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
55'Fiorentina take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
55'Fiorentina take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
55'Ball possession: Fiorentina: 55%, Empoli: 45%.
54'Empoli plays a short goal kick.
54'Lorenzo Venuti from Fiorentina tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
54'Sebastiano Luperto relieves the pressure with a clearance
53'Cristiano Biraghi puts in a cross...
53'Fiorentina are trying to create something here.
53'The referee signals a free kick as Filippo Bandinelli from Empoli trips Lorenzo Venuti
52'Empoli are in control of the ball.
52'Riccardo Saponara from Fiorentina is ruled offside.
52'Could be a good chance here as Alfred Duncan from Fiorentina cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
52'Fiorentina are trying to create something here.
52'Fiorentina are in control of the ball.
52'Filippo Bandinelli from Empoli directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
51'Good effort by Nicolas Gonzalez as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
51'Riccardo Saponara puts in a cross...
51'Riccardo Saponara from Fiorentina takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
51'Fiorentina start a counter attack.
51'Leo Stulac from Empoli passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
51'Empoli are trying to create something here.
51'Gaetano Castrovilli could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
50'Andrea Pinamonti from Empoli is ruled offside.
50'Ball possession: Fiorentina: 57%, Empoli: 43%.
49'Empoli take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
49'Liberato Cacace from Empoli directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
49'Dangerous challenge by Alfred Duncan from Fiorentina. Leo Stulac on the receiving end of that.
49'Great skill from Alfred Duncan as he dribbles past his opponents
49'Alfred Duncan from Fiorentina takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
49'Gaetano Castrovilli of Fiorentina passes the ball to a team mate.
48'Arthur Cabral from Fiorentina takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
48'Fiorentina start a counter attack.
48'Igor relieves the pressure with a clearance
48'Petar Stojanovic puts in a cross...
48'Empoli are in control of the ball.
48'The game is restarted.
48'Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
47'Riccardo Saponara from Fiorentina is ruled offside.
47'Could be a good chance here as Cristiano Biraghi from Fiorentina cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
47'Liam Henderson is penalised for pushing Lucas Torreira.
46'Arthur Cabral from Fiorentina directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
46'Fiorentina plays a short goal kick.
46'Andrea Pinamonti from Empoli makes a good pass into the box, but his team mates fail to take advantage of the space
46'Empoli take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
46'The second half is underway.
45+5'The two sides have been very evenly matched in the 1st half
45+5'It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+5'Ball possession: Fiorentina: 57%, Empoli: 43%.
45+5'Goal kick for Empoli.
45+5'Arthur Cabral from Fiorentina sends an effort wide of target
45+5'Nicolas Gonzalez from Fiorentina heads the ball to a team mate.
45+4'Lorenzo Venuti from Fiorentina heads the ball to a team mate.
45+4'Ardian Ismajili relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+4'Riccardo Saponara puts in a cross...
45+3'Sebastiano Luperto is given a yellow card for pushing an opponent.
45+3'Obstruction as Sebastiano Luperto cuts off the run of Arthur Cabral. A free-kick is awarded.
45+3'Fiorentina start a counter attack.
45+3'Liberato Cacace from Empoli directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
45+3'Empoli take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45+2'Empoli take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45+2'Empoli take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45+2'Fiorentina plays a short goal kick.
45+1'Federico Di Francesco from Empoli tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
45+1'Federico Di Francesco from Empoli takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
45+1'Empoli start a counter attack.
45+1'Sebastiano Luperto relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+1'Cristiano Biraghi from Fiorentina swings in the corner from the left.
45+1'Petar Stojanovic clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
45+1'Cristiano Biraghi from Fiorentina directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
45+1'Could be a good chance here as Riccardo Saponara from Fiorentina cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
45+1'The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
45'Goal kick for Empoli.
45'Ball possession: Fiorentina: 55%, Empoli: 45%.
45'Lorenzo Venuti from Fiorentina sends an effort wide of target
45'A shot by Alfred Duncan is blocked.
45'Cristiano Biraghi from Fiorentina tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
45'Fiorentina are trying to create something here.
44'Empoli plays a short goal kick.
43'Nicolas Gonzalez from Fiorentina had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
43'Great skill from Nicolas Gonzalez as he dribbles past his opponents
43'Nicolas Gonzalez from Fiorentina takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
43'Could be a good chance here as Arthur Cabral from Fiorentina cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
43'Riccardo Saponara from Fiorentina tries a long distance effort. The shot is helped on by an awkward deflection but Guglielmo Vicario is alert and saves it.
43'Gaetano Castrovilli from Fiorentina tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
43'Fiorentina are trying to create something here.
42'The referee signals a free kick as Liam Henderson from Empoli trips Lucas Torreira
42'Dangerous challenge by Andrea Pinamonti from Empoli. Pietro Terracciano on the receiving end of that.
41'Ball possession: Fiorentina: 54%, Empoli: 46%.
41'NO GOAL! - After reviewing the situation, the referee announces that the goal for Empoli is revoked due to a previously committed foul.
40'VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
39'G O O O O A A A L! Empoli score! Federico Di Francesco is on the scoresheet.
39'Empoli with a potentially dangerous attack.
39'Pietro Terracciano could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
39'Filippo Bandinelli from Empoli crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
39'Filippo Bandinelli from Empoli takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
38'Empoli plays a short goal kick.
38'That's a great ball by Gaetano Castrovilli from Fiorentina. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
38'The game is restarted.
37'Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
37'Liam Henderson is penalised for pushing Lucas Torreira.
37'Fiorentina are trying to create something here.
37'Could be a good chance here as Lorenzo Venuti from Fiorentina cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
36'Alfred Duncan from Fiorentina heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
36'Nicolas Gonzalez puts in a cross...
36'Nicolas Gonzalez from Fiorentina takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
36'Fiorentina start a counter attack.
36'The game is restarted.
36'Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
36'Cristiano Biraghi is penalised for pushing Andrea Pinamonti.
35'Empoli plays a short goal kick.
35'Ball possession: Fiorentina: 54%, Empoli: 46%.
35'Lucas Torreira send an audacious bicycle-kick wide of goal
35'Nicolas Gonzalez from Fiorentina heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
35'Gaetano Castrovilli from Fiorentina swings in the corner from the right.
34'Ardian Ismajili clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
34'Riccardo Saponara puts in a cross...
34'Sebastiano Luperto relieves the pressure with a clearance
34'Gaetano Castrovilli puts in a cross...
34'Federico Di Francesco from Empoli goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Nikola Milenkovic
33'Gaetano Castrovilli from Fiorentina sends an effort wide of target
33'Lorenzo Venuti of Fiorentina passes the ball to a team mate.
33'Nicolas Gonzalez of Fiorentina passes the ball to a team mate.
33'A header from Lucas Torreira is blocked by the keeper and bounces back into play!
32'Alfred Duncan puts in a cross...
32'Cristiano Biraghi from Fiorentina takes a short corner kick from the left.
32'Sebastiano Luperto clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
32'Riccardo Saponara from Fiorentina sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
32'Could be a good chance here as Alfred Duncan from Fiorentina cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
32'Fiorentina start a counter attack.
32'Fiorentina are in control of the ball.
31'Gaetano Castrovilli from Fiorentina directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
31'Gaetano Castrovilli from Fiorentina takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
31'Fiorentina are trying to create something here.
31'The match is being played at a slow tempo with neither side having the upper hand
30'Lucas Torreira from Fiorentina is ruled offside.
30'Ball possession: Fiorentina: 50%, Empoli: 50%.
30'Fiorentina take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
29'The referee signals a free kick as Federico Di Francesco from Empoli trips Lorenzo Venuti
29'Fiorentina are in control of the ball.
28'The game is restarted.
28'Lorenzo Tonelli is injured and is replaced by Ardian Ismajili.
27'Lorenzo Tonelli is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
27'Lorenzo Tonelli is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
26'Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
25'Fiorentina take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
25'The game is restarted.
25'Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
25'Lorenzo Tonelli sends a header towards goal, but Pietro Terracciano is there to comfortably save it
25'Leo Stulac swings in a cross from the free kick.
25'Ball possession: Fiorentina: 52%, Empoli: 48%.
24'The referee signals a free kick as Arthur Cabral from Fiorentina trips Lorenzo Tonelli
24'Empoli take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
23'Empoli are in control of the ball.
22'Arthur Cabral from Fiorentina is ruled offside.
22'Could be a good chance here as Cristiano Biraghi from Fiorentina cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
22'Liberato Cacace from Empoli goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Gaetano Castrovilli
22'Safe hands from Pietro Terracciano as he comes out and claims the ball
21'Szymon Zurkowski puts in a cross...
21'Empoli are in control of the ball.
21'Arthur Cabral from Fiorentina had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
21'Arthur Cabral from Fiorentina takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
21'Fiorentina take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
21'Empoli take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
20'Empoli take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
20'Empoli take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
20'Filippo Bandinelli from Empoli directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
20'Empoli are trying to create something here.
20'Both sides are struggling to open up the opponent's defense
20'Ball possession: Fiorentina: 59%, Empoli: 41%.
19'Empoli take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
19'Nicolas Gonzalez from Fiorentina had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
19'Nicolas Gonzalez from Fiorentina takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
18'Liam Henderson from Empoli sends an effort wide of target
18'Pietro Terracciano comes out of his goal to claim the ball but he can't hold onto it...
18'Leo Stulac swings in a cross from the free kick.
17'Cristiano Biraghi hand-balls.
16'Andrea Pinamonti from Empoli goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Cristiano Biraghi
16'The referee signals a free kick as Igor from Fiorentina trips Andrea Pinamonti
15'Ball possession: Fiorentina: 57%, Empoli: 43%.
15'Federico Di Francesco from Empoli is ruled offside.
15'Empoli start a counter attack.
15'Nikola Milenkovic sends a header towards goal, but the keeper is equal to it.
14'Cristiano Biraghi from Fiorentina swings in the corner from the left.
14'Lorenzo Tonelli clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
14'Alfred Duncan from Fiorentina sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
14'Riccardo Saponara of Fiorentina passes the ball to a team mate.
14'Filippo Bandinelli is penalised for pushing Lorenzo Venuti.
13'The game is restarted.
13'Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
12'Fiorentina are in control of the ball.
12'The game is restarted.
11'Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
11'The referee signals a free kick as Filippo Bandinelli from Empoli trips Gaetano Castrovilli
11'Fiorentina are in control of the ball.
10'Szymon Zurkowski from Empoli directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
10'Empoli plays a short goal kick.
10'A chance presents itself to Lucas Torreira from Fiorentina but his header goes wide
10'Gaetano Castrovilli from Fiorentina swings in the corner from the right.
10'Ball possession: Fiorentina: 48%, Empoli: 52%.
9'Great defending by Guglielmo Vicario from Empoli to prevent his team conceding a goal.
9'It's a good hit from long range by Cristiano Biraghi who forces a save from Guglielmo Vicario. Corner kick.
8'Liam Henderson from Empoli goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Lucas Torreira
8'Fiorentina are trying to create something here.
8'Sebastiano Luperto relieves the pressure with a clearance
8'Lorenzo Venuti puts in a cross...
8'Could be a good chance here as Nicolas Gonzalez from Fiorentina cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
8'Fiorentina plays a short goal kick.
8'Andrea Pinamonti from Empoli tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
7'Andrea Pinamonti from Empoli takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
7'Empoli are trying to create something here.
7'The referee signals a free kick as Riccardo Saponara from Fiorentina trips Petar Stojanovic
6'Liam Henderson is penalised for pushing Lorenzo Venuti.
5'Safe hands from Guglielmo Vicario as he comes out and claims the ball
5'Cristiano Biraghi puts in a cross...
5'Ball possession: Fiorentina: 39%, Empoli: 61%.
5'Fiorentina are trying to create something here.
4'Empoli take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
4'Good effort by Nicolas Gonzalez as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
4'Great skill from Nicolas Gonzalez as he dribbles past his opponents
4'Nicolas Gonzalez from Fiorentina takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
4'Could be a good chance here as Gaetano Castrovilli from Fiorentina cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
4'Fiorentina take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
3'Gaetano Castrovilli from Fiorentina tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
3'Liberato Cacace from Empoli goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Nicolas Gonzalez
2'Szymon Zurkowski is penalised for pushing Cristiano Biraghi.
2'Empoli are in control of the ball.
1'Empoli take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
1'The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1'A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
1'Fiorentina kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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