Match report
Fiorentina Draws 2-2 with Empoli in Coppa Italia Clash
Fiorentina
2–2
PEN
Empoli
Dec 4, 2024
Fiorentina held off a resilient Empoli side to draw 2-2 in the Coppa Italia, securing a share of the spoils despite multiple twists and turns in the match. Moise Kean and R. Sottil found the back of the net for Fiorentina, while E. Ekong and S. Esposito scored for Empoli, showcasing a thrilling encounter.
Key Facts
- • Empoli's E. Ekong opened the scoring in the 4th minute with an assist from Liam Henderson.
- • Fiorentina's Moise Kean equalized in the 59th minute.
- • R. Sottil put Fiorentina ahead in the 70th minute, assisted by R. Gosens.
- • Empoli's S. Esposito leveled the score in the 75th minute, with an assist from Liam Henderson.
- • Fiorentina's Moise Kean missed a penalty in the shootout.
Lineups
Fiorentina
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 P. Terracciano (G)
- 2 Dodô (D)
- 15 P. Comuzzo (D)
- 6 L. Ranieri (D)
- 21 R. Gosens (D)
- 28 L. Martínez Quarta (M)
- 32 D. Cataldi (M)
- 23 A. Colpani (M)
- 9 L. Beltrán (M)
- 7 R. Sottil (M)
- 20 M. Kean (F)
Substitutes
- 11 J. Ikoné
- 24 A. Richardson
- 65 F. Parisi
- 10 A. Guðmundsson
- 99 C. Kouamé
- 29 Y. Adli
- 5 M. Pongračić
- 33 M. Kayode
- 43 David de Gea
- 22 M. Moreno
- 3 C. Biraghi
- 30 T. Martinelli
Empoli
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 12 J. Seghetti (G)
- 35 L. Marianucci (D)
- 34 A. Ismajli (D)
- 31 L. Tosto (D)
- 7 J. Sambia (M)
- 16 L. Belardinelli (M)
- 6 L. Henderson (M)
- 13 L. Cacace (M)
- 17 O. Solbakken (F)
- 19 E. Ekong (F)
- 99 S. Esposito (F)
Substitutes
- 93 Y. Maleh
- 3 G. Pezzella
- 21 M. Viti
- 29 L. Colombo
- 11 E. Gyasi
- 38 N. El Biache
- 77 B. Popov
- 90 I. Konate
- 37 D. Bembnista
- 36 J. Bacci
- 23 D. Vásquez
- 1 S. Perisan
Timeline
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4' Empoli Goal · Normal GoalE. Ekong · Assist: Liam Henderson
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36' Empoli Card · Yellow CardL. Marianucci
Foul
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52' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Colpani · On: J. Ikone
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52' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 2Off: Lucas Martínez Quarta · On: A. Richardson
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59' Fiorentina Goal · Normal GoalMoise Kean
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64' Empoli subst · Substitution 1Off: Luca Belardinelli · On: Y. Maleh
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64' Empoli subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Cacace · On: G. Pezzella
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64' Empoli subst · Substitution 3Off: Ardian Ismajli · On: M. Viti
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70' Fiorentina Goal · Normal GoalR. Sottil · Assist: R. Gosens
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73' Fiorentina Card · Yellow CardR. Gosens
Foul
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74' Empoli subst · Substitution 4Off: O. Solbakken · On: L. Colombo
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75' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 3Off: R. Gosens · On: F. Parisi
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75' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 4Off: L. Beltran · On: A. Gudmundsson
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75' Empoli Goal · Normal GoalS. Esposito · Assist: Liam Henderson
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82' Empoli Card · Yellow CardG. Pezzella
Foul
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82' Empoli subst · Substitution 5Off: J. Sambia · On: E. Gyasi
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120'+7 Fiorentina Goal · Missed PenaltyMoise Kean
Penalty Shootout
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120'+10 Empoli Goal · PenaltyS. Esposito
Penalty Shootout
Match Stats
| Stat | Fiorentina | Empoli |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 17 |
| Pass Accuracy | 84% | 74% |
| Offsides | 3 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 15 | 7 |
| Corners | 6 | 6 |
| Total Passes | 491 | 332 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 8 | 3 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 1 |
| Possession | 60% | 40% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 411 | 247 |
| Shots Inside Box | 14 | 4 |
| Saves | 1 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 1 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Fiorentina's Moise Kean's equalizer in the 59th minute sparked a resurgence, leading to R. Sottil's goal that put them ahead.
- ▸ Empoli's late equalizer by S. Esposito in the 75th minute kept the match tied, setting the stage for a tense finish.