Match report

Udinese and Empoli Draw 1-1 in Serie A Clash

Udinese
Udinese
1–1
FT
Empoli
Empoli
May 19, 2024

Udinese held off Empoli in a hard-fought contest that ended with the teams sharing the points. The match was punctuated by numerous substitutions and disciplinary actions, including Alberto Grassi's early dismissal for Empoli, which added an intriguing twist to the game dynamics.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Udinese 1–1 Empoli.
  • • Alberto Grassi received a red card for Empoli after just a few minutes of play.
  • • L. Samardzic scored the only goal for Udinese from a penalty in the 90th+14 minute.
  • • Udinese made multiple substitutions, including Keinan Davis and O. Zarraga late in the game.

Lineups

Udinese

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 40 M. Okoye (G)
  • 31 T. Kristensen (D)
  • 29 J. Bijol (D)
  • 18 N. Pérez (D)
  • 19 K. Ehizibue (M)
  • 11 Walace (M)
  • 32 M. Payero (M)
  • 12 H. Kamara (M)
  • 24 L. Samardžić (F)
  • 7 I. Success (F)
  • 17 L. Lucca (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 Brenner
  • 2 F. Ebosele
  • 9 K. Davis
  • 6 Oier Zarraga
  • 13 João Ferreira
  • 33 J. Zemura
  • 73 M. Palma
  • 37 R. Pereyra
  • 14 J. Abankwah
  • 93 D. Padelli
  • 79 D. Pejičić
  • 30 L. Gianetti
  • 70 F. Mosca
  • 27 C. Kabasele
  • 16 A. Tikvić

Empoli

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 25 E. Caprile (G)
  • 19 B. Bereszyński (D)
  • 34 A. Ismajli (D)
  • 33 S. Luperto (D)
  • 11 E. Gyasi (M)
  • 30 S. Bastoni (M)
  • 5 A. Grassi (M)
  • 29 Y. Maleh (M)
  • 3 G. Pezzella (M)
  • 17 A. Cerri (F)
  • 20 M. Cancellieri (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 M. Niang
  • 4 S. Walukiewicz
  • 21 J. Fazzini
  • 18 R. Marin
  • 28 N. Cambiaghi
  • 1 S. Perisan
  • 27 S. Żurkowski
  • 12 J. Seghetti
  • 2 S. Goglichidze
  • 9 F. Caputo
  • 23 M. Destro
  • 7 S. Shpendi
  • 8 V. Kovalenko
  • 13 L. Cacace

Timeline

  1. Empoli
    ?' Empoli Card · Yellow Card
    Alberto Grassi

    Argument

  2. Empoli
    ?' Empoli Card · Red Card
    Alberto Grassi

    Argument

  3. Empoli
    4' Empoli Card · Yellow Card
    Alberto Grassi

    Foul

  4. Udinese
    7' Udinese subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. Success · On: Brenner
  5. Empoli
    30' Empoli subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Cerri · On: M. Niang
  6. Udinese
    34' Udinese Card · Yellow Card
    N. Perez

    Foul

  7. Empoli
    39' Empoli Var · Goal cancelled
    Y. Maleh
  8. Empoli
    54' Empoli Card · Yellow Card
    S. Bastoni

    Foul

  9. Udinese
    55' Udinese subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Ehizibue · On: F. Ebosele
  10. Udinese
    55' Udinese subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Brenner · On: Keinan Davis
  11. Empoli
    59' Empoli subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Bereszynski · On: S. Walukiewicz
  12. Empoli
    59' Empoli subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Bastoni · On: J. Fazzini
  13. Empoli
    64' Empoli Card · Yellow Card
    Ardian Ismajli

    Foul

  14. Empoli
    75' Empoli Card · Yellow Card
    E. Gyasi

    Foul

  15. Empoli
    81' Empoli subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Alberto Grassi · On: Razvan Marin
  16. Empoli
    81' Empoli subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Cancellieri · On: N. Cambiaghi
  17. Udinese
    87' Udinese subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Walace · On: O. Zarraga
  18. Udinese
    87' Udinese subst · Substitution 5
    Off: H. Kamara · On: João Ferreira
  19. Empoli
    90'+6 Empoli Card · Yellow Card
    Razvan Marin

    Foul

  20. Udinese
    90'+9 Udinese Var · Penalty confirmed
    M. Payero
  21. Udinese
    90'+14 Udinese Goal · Penalty
    L. Samardzic

Match Stats

Stat Udinese Empoli
Fouls 14 18
Pass Accuracy 72% 73%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 8 4
Corners 5 5
Total Passes 313 354
Yellow Cards 1 7
Blocked Shots 1 1
Shots on Target 2 1
xG 1.74 0.86
Shots off Target 5 2
Possession 47% 53%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 225 257
Shots Inside Box 3 3
Saves 0 1
Shots Outside Box 5 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Empoli's early red card to Alberto Grassi significantly impacted their tactical approach and gameplay.
  • ▸ The VAR confirmed penalty for Udinese, which L. Samardzic converted, marked a critical moment as it brought the score level in the dying minutes of the game.