Commentary:
90+6' Empoli 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 7226.
90+6' Ball possession: Cagliari: 51%, Empoli: 49%.
90+5' Gaston Pereiro fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
90+5' Kristjan Asllani is penalised for pushing Razvan Marin.
90+5' Ball possession: Cagliari: 51%, Empoli: 49%.
90+5' Empoli is in control of the ball.
90+4' Nahitan Nandez from Cagliari receives a yellow card after a dangerous challenge on an opponent player.
90+4' Dangerous challenge by Nahitan Nandez from Cagliari. Andrea La Mantia on the receiving end of that.
90+4' The referee signals a free kick as Diego Godin from Cagliari trips Andrea La Mantia
90+4' Cagliari take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+4' Ardian Ismajili relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+3' Gaston Pereiro puts in a cross...
90+3' Cagliari is trying to create something here.
90+3' Cagliari take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+2' Goal kick for Empoli.
90+2' Cagliari is having a good opportunity to score.
90+2' Diego Godin from Cagliari heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
90+2' Gaston Pereiro from Cagliari swings in the corner from the right.
90+2' Guglielmo Vicario clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
90+2' Gaston Pereiro puts in a cross...
90+1' Cagliari take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Joao Pedro is penalised for pushing Ardian Ismajili.
90' Ball possession: Cagliari: 50%, Empoli: 50%.
90' Kristjan Asllani relieves the pressure with a clearance
90' Martin Caceres puts in a cross...
89' Cagliari plays a short goal kick.
89' Empoli is in control of the ball.
88' Due to technical problems, we are unable to deliver game updates at the moment.
88' Mattia Viti relieves the pressure with a clearance
88' Dalbert puts in a cross...
88' Joao Pedro from Cagliari tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
88' A player from Cagliari takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
87' Andrea Pinamonti is leaving the field to be replaced by Andrea La Mantia in a tactical substitution.
87' Ardian Ismajili relieves the pressure with a clearance
87' Kevin Strootman sends a long ball upfield.
87' Cagliari take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
86' The game is restarted.
86' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
86' Goal kick for Empoli.
86' Dalbert from Cagliari crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
85' The match resumes with a drop ball.
85' The play is stopped for a brief moment, as the ball was touched by the referee.
85' Ball possession: Cagliari: 49%, Empoli: 51%.
85' Empoli take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
85' Cagliari with an attacking substitution here.
84' Luca Ceppitelli is leaving the field to be replaced by Leonardo Pavoletti in a tactical substitution.
84' A shot by Joao Pedro is blocked.
84' Martin Caceres from Cagliari makes an aerial pass to a team mate.
83' Goal kick for Empoli.
83' Federico Di Francesco is leaving the field to be replaced by Nedim Bajrami in a tactical substitution.
83' Nicolas Haas is leaving the field to be replaced by Kristjan Asllani in a tactical substitution.
82' Joao Pedro sends a shot inches wide. Close!
82' Razvan Marin of Cagliari passes the ball to a team mate.
82' Cagliari take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
81' Empoli take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
81' Cagliari is in control of the ball.
81' CROSSBAR! A great shot from distance by Liam Henderson strikes the crossbar!
81' A shot by Razvan Marin is blocked.
81' A shot by Keita Balde is blocked.
81' Nahitan Nandez puts in a cross...
80' Ball possession: Cagliari: 48%, Empoli: 52%.
80' Empoli take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
79' Goal kick for Cagliari.
79' The referee signals a free kick as Kevin Strootman from Cagliari trips Leo Stulac
78' Liam Henderson from Empoli directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
78' A shot by Federico Di Francesco is blocked.
77' Safe hands from Alessio Cragno as he comes out and claims the ball
77' Liam Henderson puts in a cross...
77' Charalambos Lykogiannis is leaving the field to be replaced by Gaston Pereiro in a tactical substitution.
77' The referee signals a free kick as Razvan Marin from Cagliari trips Szymon Zurkowski
76' Empoli take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
76' Empoli take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
76' Empoli is in control of the ball.
75' Safe hands from Alessio Cragno as he comes out and claims the ball
75' Ardian Ismajili puts in a cross...
75' Ball possession: Cagliari: 50%, Empoli: 50%.
75' After a tactical foul, Diego Godin sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
74' Diego Godin from Cagliari goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Andrea Pinamonti
74' Charalambos Lykogiannis from Cagliari passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
74' Dalbert of Cagliari passes the ball to a team mate.
74' Goal kick for Cagliari.
74' Federico Di Francesco fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
73' Liam Henderson from Empoli tries to play a 1-2 with Andrea Pinamonti, but the ball is intercepted.
73' Safe hands from Alessio Cragno as he comes out and claims the ball
73' Andrea Pinamonti puts in a cross...
72' Safe hands from Guglielmo Vicario as he comes out and claims the ball
72' Nahitan Nandez puts in a cross...
72' Leo Stulac relieves the pressure with a clearance
72' Razvan Marin from Cagliari swings in the corner from the left.
72' Andrea Pinamonti clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
72' Razvan Marin from Cagliari swings in the corner from the left.
72' Simone Romagnoli clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
71' Razvan Marin from Cagliari swings in the corner from the left.
71' Dalbert from Cagliari sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
71' Martin Caceres puts in a cross...
70' The referee signals a free kick as Andrea Pinamonti from Empoli trips Diego Godin
70' Ball possession: Cagliari: 49%, Empoli: 51%.
70' Sebastian Walukiewicz is leaving the field to be replaced by Martin Caceres in a tactical substitution.
69' G O O O A A A L - Leo Stulac reacts first on the loose ball and puts it away with the right!69' A shot by Andrea Pinamonti is blocked.
69' Liam Henderson from Empoli swings in the corner from the right.
69' It's a good hit from long range by Szymon Zurkowski who forces a save from Alessio Cragno. Corner kick.
69' Leo Stulac of Empoli passes the ball to a team mate.
69' Luca Ceppitelli could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
68' Cagliari plays a short goal kick.
68' Riccardo Marchizza goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
68' Leo Stulac from Empoli swings in the corner from the right.
67' Leo Stulac sees his shot deflected off target
67' Alessio Cragno relieves the pressure with a clearance
67' Andrea Pinamonti from Empoli tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
67' Federico Di Francesco from Empoli makes an aerial pass to a team mate.
66' Cagliari take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
66' Empoli take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
66' Cagliari take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
65' Empoli take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
65' Empoli take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
65' Empoli take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
64' Cagliari plays a short goal kick.
64' The game is restarted.
64' Samuele Ricci is injured and is replaced by Leo Stulac.
64' Petar Stojanovic is injured and is replaced by Ardian Ismajili.
63' Samuele Ricci is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
63' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
63' Liam Henderson from Empoli crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
63' A shot by Andrea Pinamonti is blocked.
63' Liam Henderson from Empoli swings in the corner from the left.
62' The referee signals a free kick as Luca Ceppitelli from Cagliari trips Federico Di Francesco
62' A shot by Keita Balde is blocked.
62' Dalbert from Cagliari heads the ball to a team mate.
61' Petar Stojanovic comes back onto the field.
61' Goal kick for Empoli.
61' Diego Godin from Cagliari heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
61' Nahitan Nandez puts in a cross...
61' A shot by Razvan Marin is blocked.
61' Simone Romagnoli relieves the pressure with a clearance
61' Charalambos Lykogiannis from Cagliari swings in the corner from the left.
60' The game is restarted.
60' It doesn't look good here as Petar Stojanovic is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
60' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
60' Ball possession: Cagliari: 51%, Empoli: 49%.
60' Dalbert from Cagliari tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
60' Cagliari take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
59' Dalbert from Cagliari tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
59' Guglielmo Vicario relieves the pressure with a clearance
59' POST! So nearly a goal by Keita Balde but his finish hits the post!
59' Nahitan Nandez of Cagliari passes the ball to a team mate.
59' Nahitan Nandez from Cagliari takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
59' The referee signals a free kick as Szymon Zurkowski from Empoli trips Kevin Strootman
58' Empoli plays a short goal kick.
58' Oh no. From a promising position Joao Pedro from Cagliari miskicks completely. Opportunity wasted.
58' Charalambos Lykogiannis from Cagliari crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
57' Safe hands from Alessio Cragno as he comes out and claims the ball
57' Nicolas Haas puts in a cross...
57' Empoli take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
57' The ref blows his whistle. Joao Pedro charged Samuele Ricci from behind and it's a free-kick
56' Cagliari is in control of the ball.
56' Charalambos Lykogiannis is penalised for pushing Andrea Pinamonti.
55' Empoli take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
55' Ball possession: Cagliari: 49%, Empoli: 51%.
54' Empoli is in control of the ball.
54' Nahitan Nandez from Cagliari sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
54' Great skill from Nahitan Nandez as he dribbles past his opponents
54' Luca Ceppitelli relieves the pressure with a clearance
54' Liam Henderson puts in a cross...
53' Empoli is trying to create something here.
52' Cagliari is having a good opportunity to score.
52' Dalbert puts in a cross...
52' Andrea Pinamonti relieves the pressure with a clearance
52' Charalambos Lykogiannis from Cagliari swings in the corner from the left.
52' Federico Di Francesco clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
52' Joao Pedro from Cagliari had a bad first touch and fails to benefit from his team mates cross.
52' Dalbert puts in a cross...
51' Cagliari take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
51' Razvan Marin from Cagliari passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
51' Great vision by Simone Romagnoli from Empoli as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
51' Nahitan Nandez puts in a cross...
50' Empoli take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
50' Ball possession: Cagliari: 48%, Empoli: 52%.
50' Cagliari take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
49' Cagliari take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
48' The referee signals a free kick as Dalbert from Cagliari trips Nicolas Haas
48' Goal kick for Cagliari.
48' Riccardo Marchizza from Empoli tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
47' The referee signals a free kick as Nahitan Nandez from Cagliari trips Samuele Ricci
47' Nahitan Nandez from Cagliari passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
47' Great skill from Nahitan Nandez as he dribbles past his opponents
47' Cagliari take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
46' The referee signals a free kick as Kevin Strootman from Cagliari trips Samuele Ricci
46' Empoli take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
46' Alessandro Deiola is leaving the field to be replaced by Kevin Strootman in a tactical substitution.
46' Andrea Carboni is leaving the field to be replaced by Diego Godin in a tactical substitution.
46' The second half is underway.
45+2' The only goal scored by Empoli gives them the slight advantage as we are heading into halftime.
45+2' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+2' Ball possession: Cagliari: 48%, Empoli: 52%.
45+2' Goal kick for Empoli.
45+1' Razvan Marin swings in a cross from the free kick.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 1 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1' Mattia Viti is penalised for pushing Keita Balde.
45' Ball possession: Cagliari: 47%, Empoli: 53%.
45' Cagliari take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
44' Empoli plays a short goal kick.
44' The match resumes with a drop ball.
44' The play is stopped for a brief moment, as the ball was touched by the referee.
43' Cagliari take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
43' Empoli take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
43' Empoli take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
42' Empoli take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
42' Empoli take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
42' Andrea Carboni relieves the pressure with a clearance
42' Liam Henderson releases a shot, it's parried by Alessio Cragno but he can't hold onto it...
42' A shot by Liam Henderson is blocked.
42' Nahitan Nandez could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
41' The referee signals a free kick as Samuele Ricci from Empoli trips Alessandro Deiola
41' Cagliari take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
40' The referee signals a free kick as Alessandro Deiola from Cagliari trips Federico Di Francesco
40' Ball possession: Cagliari: 58%, Empoli: 42%.
39' Empoli take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
39' Dalbert from Cagliari crosses the ball, but it goes out for a throw-in.
39' Razvan Marin from Cagliari takes a short corner kick from the left.
39' Dalbert from Cagliari tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
38' The referee signals a free kick as Liam Henderson from Empoli trips Nahitan Nandez
38' Andrea Pinamonti from Empoli is ruled offside.
38' Liam Henderson of Empoli passes the ball to a team mate.
38' Riccardo Marchizza of Empoli passes the ball to a team mate.
37' Empoli take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
36' Cagliari take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
36' Cagliari plays a short goal kick.
36' Samuele Ricci fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
36' Andrea Carboni relieves the pressure with a clearance
35' Riccardo Marchizza puts in a cross...
35' The referee signals a free kick as Alessandro Deiola from Cagliari trips Petar Stojanovic
35' Ball possession: Cagliari: 47%, Empoli: 53%.
35' Empoli plays a short goal kick.
35' Charalambos Lykogiannis from Cagliari crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
34' Empoli plays a short goal kick.
34' Razvan Marin from Cagliari sends an effort wide of target
34' Joao Pedro from Cagliari tries to play a 1-2 with Razvan Marin, but the ball is intercepted.
33' Nahitan Nandez of Cagliari passes the ball to a team mate.
33' Goal kick for Cagliari.
32' Szymon Zurkowski fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
32' Empoli is trying to create something here.
31' Empoli is in control of the ball.
30' Andrea Pinamonti from Empoli is ruled offside.
30' Empoli take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
30' Cagliari is in control of the ball.
30' Ball possession: Cagliari: 45%, Empoli: 55%.
29' Nicolas Haas provided the assist for the goal.
29' GOAL! - Federico Di Francesco score from a shot with the right foot, that takes a deflection.29' Nicolas Haas of Empoli passes the ball to a team mate.
28' Cagliari take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
28' Cagliari take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
27' Riccardo Marchizza from Empoli passes the ball, but his teammate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
27' Szymon Zurkowski of Empoli passes the ball to a team mate.
27' Cagliari take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
26' Empoli take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
26' Empoli is trying to create something here.
25' Empoli is in control of the ball.
25' Ball possession: Cagliari: 49%, Empoli: 51%.
25' Empoli take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
24' Mattia Viti relieves the pressure with a clearance
24' Nahitan Nandez puts in a cross...
24' Charalambos Lykogiannis tests Guglielmo Vicario with a long range shot, which is parried back into play!
24' Samuele Ricci from Empoli looks to have committed a foul on Nahitan Nandez but the referee is not having it and waves play on!
23' Safe hands from Alessio Cragno as he comes out and claims the ball
23' Andrea Pinamonti from Empoli had a bad first touch and fails to benefit from his team mates cross.
23' Nicolas Haas puts in a cross...
23' Empoli take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
23' Alessio Cragno relieves the pressure with a clearance
22' Petar Stojanovic puts in a cross...
22' Safe hands from Guglielmo Vicario as he comes out and claims the ball
22' Keita Balde puts in a cross...
21' Szymon Zurkowski pulls a player from the opposite team by the shirt and is booked.
21' Szymon Zurkowski from Empoli goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Nahitan Nandez
21' Obstruction as Samuele Ricci cuts off the run of Nahitan Nandez. A free-kick is awarded.
20' The referee signals a free kick as Mattia Viti from Empoli trips Keita Balde
20' Ball possession: Cagliari: 47%, Empoli: 53%.
20' Andrea Pinamonti from Empoli is ruled offside.
19' The referee signals a free kick as Nahitan Nandez from Cagliari trips Szymon Zurkowski
19' Empoli is in control of the ball.
18' Safe hands from Guglielmo Vicario as he comes out and claims the ball
18' Joao Pedro puts in a cross...
17' Empoli is in control of the ball.
16' Empoli is in control of the ball.
16' Petar Stojanovic from Empoli passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
16' Empoli take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
16' Cagliari plays a short goal kick.
15' Ball possession: Cagliari: 41%, Empoli: 59%.
15' Cagliari plays a short goal kick.
14' Empoli is trying to create something here.
13' The referee signals a free kick as Liam Henderson from Empoli trips Alessandro Deiola
13' Nahitan Nandez from Cagliari passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
13' Charalambos Lykogiannis puts in a cross...
13' Samuele Ricci comes back onto the field.
12' Cagliari take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
12' The game is restarted.
12' It doesn't look good here as Samuele Ricci is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
12' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
12' Joao Pedro from Cagliari directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
12' Joao Pedro from Cagliari takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
11' Cagliari take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
11' Empoli take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
10' Sebastian Walukiewicz from Cagliari goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Szymon Zurkowski
10' Ball possession: Cagliari: 34%, Empoli: 66%.
9' Joao Pedro from Cagliari is ruled offside.
9' A shot by Dalbert is blocked.
9' Razvan Marin of Cagliari passes the ball to a team mate.
9' Cagliari plays a short goal kick.
9' Nicolas Haas from Empoli sends an effort wide of target
9' Riccardo Marchizza of Empoli passes the ball to a team mate.
9' Andrea Pinamonti of Empoli passes the ball to a team mate.
8' Szymon Zurkowski of Empoli passes the ball to a team mate.
8' Federico Di Francesco from Empoli is ruled offside.
7' Empoli take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
7' Razvan Marin relieves the pressure with a clearance
7' Liam Henderson from Empoli swings in the corner from the left.
6' Joao Pedro clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
6' Liam Henderson swings in a cross from the free kick.
6' The referee signals a free kick as Andrea Carboni from Cagliari trips Petar Stojanovic
5' Ball possession: Cagliari: 12%, Empoli: 88%.
5' Good effort by Andrea Pinamonti as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
5' Samuele Ricci sends a long ball upfield.
4' Empoli plays a short goal kick.
4' Cagliari take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
4' Guglielmo Vicario from Empoli fails to clear the ball properly and gives away a throw-in to the opponent team.
4' Safe hands from Alessio Cragno as he comes out and claims the ball
3' Szymon Zurkowski puts in a cross...
3' Empoli take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
2' Riccardo Marchizza is penalised for pushing Sebastian Walukiewicz.
2' Cagliari take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
2' Empoli take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
1' Andrea Pinamonti from Empoli makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
1' Empoli is in control of the ball.
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
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1' Empoli kick-off, and the game is underway.
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