Match report

Empoli Stuns Torino 2–1 in Coppa Italia Clash

Torino
Torino
1–2
FT
Empoli
Empoli
Sep 24, 2024

Empoli handed Torino a surprising defeat in their Coppa Italia clash, securing the win with two crucial strikes. Empoli's E. Ekong opened the scoring early on, assisted by N. Haas. Despite Torino's effort to equalize through C. Adams' goal, Empoli clinched victory late when N. Haas netted again. This result signals a strong start for Empoli in the Coppa Italia.

Key Facts

  • • Empoli defeats Torino 2-1 in Coppa Italia match.
  • • E. Ekong scores first goal for Empoli at minute 30, assisted by N. Haas.
  • • C. Adams levels the score for Torino with a solo effort at minute 74.
  • • N. Haas secures victory for Empoli with second goal at minute 90.

Lineups

Torino

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 32 V. Milinković-Savić (G)
  • 4 S. Walukiewicz (D)
  • 13 G. Maripán (D)
  • 23 Saúl Coco (D)
  • 16 M. Pedersen (M)
  • 61 A. Tamèze (M)
  • 77 K. Linetty (M)
  • 20 V. Lazaro (M)
  • 7 Y. Karamoh (F)
  • 18 C. Adams (F)
  • 66 G. Gineitis (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 B. Sosa
  • 91 D. Zapata
  • 28 S. Ricci
  • 92 A. Njie
  • 21 A. Dembélé
  • 80 C. Bianay Balcot
  • 17 A. Donnarumma
  • 5 A. Masina
  • 9 A. Sanabria
  • 8 I. Ilić
  • 1 A. Paleari
  • 72 A. Ciammaglichella
  • 27 M. Vojvoda

Empoli

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 12 J. Seghetti (G)
  • 22 M. De Sciglio (D)
  • 35 L. Marianucci (D)
  • 31 L. Tosto (D)
  • 7 J. Sambia (M)
  • 32 N. Haas (M)
  • 6 L. Henderson (M)
  • 13 L. Cacace (M)
  • 90 I. Konate (F)
  • 19 E. Ekong (F)
  • 9 P. Pellegri (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 O. Solbakken
  • 29 L. Colombo
  • 5 A. Grassi
  • 11 E. Gyasi
  • 21 M. Viti
  • 23 D. Vásquez
  • 99 S. Esposito
  • 98 F. Brancolini
  • 77 B. Popov
  • 3 G. Pezzella
  • 8 T. Anjorin
  • 2 S. Goglichidze

Timeline

  1. Empoli
    30' Empoli Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Ekong · Assist: N. Haas
  2. Torino
    42' Torino Card · Yellow Card
    S. Walukiewicz

    Foul

  3. Torino
    46' Torino subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Walukiewicz · On: B. Sosa
  4. Torino
    46' Torino subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Gineitis · On: D. Zapata
  5. Torino
    50' Torino Card · Yellow Card
    S. Coco

    Foul

  6. Torino
    60' Torino subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Tameze · On: S. Ricci
  7. Torino
    61' Torino subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Y. Karamoh · On: A. Njie
  8. Empoli
    62' Empoli subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. Konate · On: O. Solbakken
  9. Torino
    65' Torino Card · Yellow Card
    K. Linetty

    Foul

  10. Empoli
    68' Empoli subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Pellegri · On: L. Colombo
  11. Empoli
    68' Empoli subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Liam Henderson · On: Alberto Grassi
  12. Torino
    74' Torino Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Adams
  13. Empoli
    75' Empoli subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Sambia · On: E. Gyasi
  14. Empoli
    75' Empoli subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Tosto · On: M. Viti
  15. Empoli
    83' Empoli Card · Yellow Card
    M. De Sciglio

    Foul

  16. Torino
    87' Torino subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Coco · On: A. Dembele
  17. Empoli
    90' Empoli Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Haas · Assist: L. Marianucci

Match Stats

Stat Torino Empoli
Fouls 15 10
Pass Accuracy 82% 79%
Offsides 0 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 7
Corners 5 4
Total Passes 463 369
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 5 3
Shots on Target 5 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 2
Possession 56% 44%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 381 290
Shots Inside Box 8 5
Saves 0 4
Shots Outside Box 7 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Empoli's early lead set the tone as E. Ekong scored in the 30th minute, giving them a crucial advantage.
  • ▸ Torino equalized through C. Adams' goal at minute 74, bringing life back into the match and putting pressure on Empoli.
  • ▸ N. Haas' second goal for Empoli in the final minutes sealed their victory, maintaining Empoli's momentum throughout.