Match report

Empoli Secure Crucial Win Over Perugia 2-1 in Serie B

Empoli
Empoli
2–1
FT
Perugia
Perugia
May 18, 2018

Empoli turned the tide in a crucial Serie B clash, overturning an early deficit to secure a 2-1 victory over Perugia. Despite falling behind through a goal from S. Di Carmine in the 2nd minute, Empoli rallied with goals from M. Pasqual and A. Donnarumma to cement their position in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • S. Di Carmine (Perugia) opened the scoring in the 2nd minute
  • • M. Pasqual (Empoli) equalized in the 43rd minute with an assist from D. Maietta
  • • A. Donnarumma (Empoli) secured the win with a goal in the 63rd minute, assisted by F. Caputo
  • • Empoli made three substitutions, bringing on Rade Krunić, M. Zajc, and Marco Imperiale
  • • Perugia saw Damiano Zanon and Nicola Belmonte receive yellow cards

Lineups

Empoli

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 21 P. Terracciano (G)
  • 23 M. Pasqual (D)
  • 3 D. Maietta (D)
  • 5 F. Veseli (D)
  • 28 G. Di Lorenzo (D)
  • 6 M. Zajc (M)
  • 19 M. Castagnetti (M)
  • 8 R. Krunić (M)
  • 10 I. Bennacer (M)
  • 11 F. Caputo (F)
  • 9 A. Donnarumma (F)

Substitutes

  • 4 M. Brighi
  • 18 L. Polvani
  • 34 M. Imperiale
  • 7 A. Piu
  • 13 S. Luperto
  • 15 H. Traorè
  • 16 L. Mchedlidze
  • 20 L. Lollo
  • 22 A. Giacomel
  • 25 Gabriel
  • 27 N. Ninković
  • 31 J. Untersee

Perugia

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 3 N. Leali (G)
  • 14 M. Volta (D)
  • 17 N. Belmonte (D)
  • 2 D. Zanon (D)
  • 6 G. Magnani (D)
  • 23 R. Bianco (M)
  • 4 M. Pajač (M)
  • 15 S. Colombatto (M)
  • 10 S. Di Carmine (F)
  • 11 C. Buonaiuto (F)
  • 27 A. Cerri (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 G. Terrani
  • 28 C. Kouan
  • 16 F. Ranocchia
  • 5 A. González
  • 8 Samuel Gustafson
  • 12 A. Santopadre
  • 18 L. Del Prete
  • 21 A. Diamanti
  • 22 T. Nocchi
  • 29 L. Germoni
  • 13 E. Achy

Timeline

  1. Perugia
    2' Perugia Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Di Carmine
  2. Perugia
    35' Perugia Card · Yellow Card
    Damiano Zanon
  3. Empoli
    43' Empoli Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Pasqual · Assist: D. Maietta
  4. Empoli
    63' Empoli Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Donnarumma · Assist: F. Caputo
  5. Perugia
    68' Perugia Card · Yellow Card
    Nicola Belmonte
  6. Empoli
    69' Empoli subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Rade Krunić · On: M. Brighi
  7. Perugia
    79' Perugia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Damiano Zanon · On: G. Terrani
  8. Empoli
    81' Empoli subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Zajc · On: L. Polvani
  9. Perugia
    83' Perugia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Bianco · On: Christian Kouan
  10. Empoli
    89' Empoli subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Pasqual · On: Marco Imperiale

Match Stats

Stat Empoli Perugia
Fouls 8 12
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 6 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 11 6
Corners 5 1
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 5 4
Shots off Target 6 2
Possession 58% 42%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Empoli's equalizing goal by M. Pasqual in the 43rd minute shifted the momentum in their favor
  • ▸ A. Donnarumma's decisive goal in the 63rd minute solidified Empoli's lead and ensured they would not relinquish control of the match