Empoli extended their tremendous start of the season with another victory that they secured by coming from behind. So, in the penultimate match of Round 16 of Serie A football news, Empoli won 3-1 on a second-half comeback. Among other Italian top-flight matches from last night, Empoli thus hosted Udinese and won 3-1 despite squandering the initial lead.
The Tuscan side moved to 23 points, 13 points above of the relegation zone. This is brilliant in light of Empoli playing in Serie B before this season.
And while Udinese had a strong first half, the guests’ will evaporated after intermission. In fact, Udinese, although they drew a bunch of times, have won just once in the past 13 matches.
Serie A Football News – Empoli Won 3-1 on a Second-Half Comeback
The contest was a series of back-and-forth in the first half, with neither team managing to get the upper hand.
Finally, Udinese broke the scoreless deadlock when Gerard Deulofeu and Isaac Success combined for a lovely triangle in the box.
So, at 22 minutes, the Spaniard slotted it home with a curled shot, leaving the hosts Empoli in shock later.
The hosts, however, completely turned things around after halftime as it took them just five minutes to equalize. Petar Stojanovic got hold of the ball at the edge of the box and glided past two opponents. Finally, he found the target with a sharp effort.
And the Friuliani created a 2-1 lead immediately after, completing their comeback at the 60th minute. Fabiano Parisi energetically picked his way to the baseline and dished a square ball. Bram Nuytinck deflected it, and Nedim Bajrami tucked it home.
The home team continued to be highly effective and more dynamic. After wasting one chance, Andrea Pinamonti finally iced the game with 12 minutes to go.
He went with a potent shot from close range after a quality interplay with Nedim Bajrami and scored for 3-1.
