Match report

Verona Stalls Empoli, Ends in a Thrilling 1–1 Draw (Serie A)

Verona
Verona
1–1
FT
Empoli
Empoli
May 28, 2023

Verona put up a strong fight against Empoli in their Serie A clash, securing a hard-fought 1–1 draw on Sunday. A. Gaich scored for Verona early in the second half but an own goal by G. Magnani in stoppage time salvaged a point for Empoli.

Key Facts

  • • Verona 1–1 Empoli (Serie A match on May 28, 2023)
  • • A. Gaich scored the first goal at minute 61 for Verona.
  • • G. Magnani conceded an own goal in stoppage time to equalize for Empoli.
  • • Verona received three yellow cards (Juan Cabal at 10', Miguel Veloso at 56', A. Gaich at 63').
  • • Empoli made five substitutions compared to Verona's four.

Lineups

Verona

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Montipò (G)
  • 23 G. Magnani (D)
  • 6 I. Hien (D)
  • 32 J. Cabal (D)
  • 24 F. Terracciano (M)
  • 77 I. Sulemana (M)
  • 4 Miguel Veloso (M)
  • 61 A. Tamèze (M)
  • 29 F. Depaoli (M)
  • 26 C. Ngonge (F)
  • 19 M. Đurić (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 F. Ceccherini
  • 5 M. Faraoni
  • 38 A. Gaich
  • 28 O. Abildgaard
  • 42 D. Coppola
  • 7 S. Verdi
  • 34 S. Perilli
  • 25 J. Braaf
  • 2 D. Zeefuik
  • 97 D. Cazzadori
  • 80 A. Cissè
  • 30 Y. Kallon
  • 10 A. Hrustić
  • 83 José Antonio
  • 22 A. Berardi

Empoli

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 G. Vicario (G)
  • 24 T. Ebuehi (D)
  • 34 A. Ismajli (D)
  • 33 S. Luperto (D)
  • 3 L. Cacace (D)
  • 32 N. Haas (M)
  • 5 A. Grassi (M)
  • 11 J. Akpa Akpro (M)
  • 21 J. Fazzini (M)
  • 28 N. Cambiaghi (M)
  • 91 R. Piccoli (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 M. Satriano
  • 23 M. Destro
  • 8 L. Henderson
  • 30 P. Stojanović
  • 55 E. Vignato
  • 14 M. Pjaca
  • 1 S. Perisan
  • 26 L. Tonelli
  • 16 L. Ignacchiti
  • 4 S. Walukiewicz
  • 22 S. Ujkani
  • 39 S. Angori

Timeline

  1. Verona
    10' Verona Card · Yellow Card
    Juan Cabal

    Foul

  2. Verona
    46' Verona subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Juan Cabal · On: F. Ceccherini
  3. Verona
    56' Verona Card · Yellow Card
    Miguel Veloso

    Foul

  4. Empoli
    57' Empoli subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Piccoli · On: M. Satriano
  5. Empoli
    57' Empoli subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Fazzini · On: M. Destro
  6. Verona
    59' Verona subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Filippo Terracciano · On: D. Faraoni
  7. Verona
    59' Verona subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Miguel Veloso · On: A. Gaich
  8. Verona
    61' Verona Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Gaich
  9. Verona
    63' Verona Card · Yellow Card
    A. Gaich
  10. Empoli
    67' Empoli subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Haas · On: Liam Henderson
  11. Empoli
    76' Empoli subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Ebuehi · On: P. Stojanovic
  12. Empoli
    77' Empoli subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Akpa Akpro · On: E. Vignato
  13. Verona
    83' Verona subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Cyril Ngonge · On: D. Coppola
  14. Verona
    87' Verona Card · Yellow Card
    F. Ceccherini

    Foul

  15. Empoli
    90'+6 Empoli Goal · Own Goal
    G. Magnani

Match Stats

Stat Verona Empoli
Fouls 14 10
Pass Accuracy 68% 76%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 13
Corners 3 3
Total Passes 301 492
Yellow Cards 4 0
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 4 3
xG 1.03 1.18
Shots off Target 7 8
Possession 38% 62%
Accurate Passes 206 376
Shots Inside Box 8 10
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 5 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ At minute 61, A. Gaich scored the opening goal for Verona, giving them a significant advantage and setting up a crucial turning point in the match.
  • ▸ In stoppage time at the end of the game, G. Magnani's own goal for Empoli completely altered the momentum, leading to an unexpected draw.