Match report

Empoli Defeats Lecce 2-1 in Serie B Clash

Empoli
Empoli
2–1
FT
Lecce
Lecce
May 10, 2021

Empoli secured a vital 2-1 victory over Lecce in a closely contested Serie B match. Lecce took the lead through P. Rodriguez early on, but Empoli responded with goals from A. La Mantia and Ryder Matos, sealing their comeback. The match saw numerous yellow cards and substitutions, but Empoli's resilience proved decisive in this critical league encounter.

Key Facts

  • • Empoli 2–1 Lecce
  • • P. Rodriguez (24') scored for Lecce
  • • A. La Mantia (51') equalized for Empoli
  • • Ryder Matos (69') secured the win for Empoli
  • • Empoli had 3 yellow cards (N. Haas, F. Parisi, M. Olivieri)
  • • Lecce had 2 yellow cards (Biagio Meccariello, F. Pisacane)

Lineups

Empoli

Formation: 4-3-2-1

Starting XI

  • 22 J. Furlan (G)
  • 6 S. Romagnoli (D)
  • 21 S. Sabelli (D)
  • 43 D. Nikolaou (D)
  • 65 F. Parisi (D)
  • 5 L. Štulac (M)
  • 32 N. Haas (M)
  • 25 F. Bandinelli (M)
  • 11 N. Bajrami (F)
  • 19 A. La Mantia (M)
  • 7 L. Mancuso (M)

Substitutes

  • 8 Ryder Matos
  • 27 S. Żurkowski
  • 47 A. Cambiaso
  • 28 S. Ricci
  • 9 M. Olivieri
  • 4 G. Crociata
  • 12 L. Pratelli
  • 31 R. Pirrello
  • 10 S. Moreo
  • 20 R. Fiamozzi
  • 30 S. Damiani
  • 42 M. Viti

Lecce

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 21 Gabriel (G)
  • 4 F. Pisacane (D)
  • 17 K. Dermaku (D)
  • 6 B. Meccariello (D)
  • 25 A. Gallo (M)
  • 7 L. Paganini (M)
  • 16 B. Nikolov (M)
  • 53 L. Henderson (M)
  • 42 M. Hjulmand (M)
  • 14 M. Stępiński (F)
  • 99 Pablo Rodríguez (F)

Substitutes

  • 5 F. Lucioni
  • 8 M. Mancosu
  • 10 G. Yalçın
  • 37 Ž. Majer
  • 23 J. Björkengren
  • 24 L. Zuta
  • 9 M. Coda
  • 1 M. Bleve
  • 22 M. Vigorito
  • 27 M. Calderoni
  • 2 C. Maggio

Timeline

  1. Lecce
    10' Lecce Card · Yellow Card
    Biagio Meccariello

    Foul

  2. Lecce
    24' Lecce Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Rodriguez · Assist: L. Paganini
  3. Empoli
    39' Empoli Card · Yellow Card
    N. Haas

    Foul

  4. Lecce
    42' Lecce Card · Yellow Card
    F. Pisacane

    Foul

  5. Empoli
    51' Empoli Goal · Normal Goal
    A. La Mantia · Assist: S. Sabelli
  6. Empoli
    57' Empoli subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. La Mantia · On: Ryder Matos
  7. Empoli
    57' Empoli subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Bandinelli · On: S. Zurkowski
  8. Empoli
    63' Empoli Card · Yellow Card
    F. Parisi

    Foul

  9. Lecce
    67' Lecce subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Kastriot Dermaku · On: F. Lucioni
  10. Lecce
    67' Lecce subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Liam Henderson · On: M. Mancosu
  11. Lecce
    68' Lecce subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Rodriguez · On: G. Yalçın
  12. Empoli
    69' Empoli Goal · Normal Goal
    Ryder Matos · Assist: L. Stulac
  13. Lecce
    77' Lecce subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Nikolov · On: Z. Majer
  14. Empoli
    77' Empoli subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Mancuso · On: M. Olivieri
  15. Lecce
    82' Lecce subst · Substitution 5
    Off: F. Pisacane · On: J. Björkengren
  16. Empoli
    84' Empoli Card · Yellow Card
    M. Olivieri

    Handball

Match Stats

Stat Empoli Lecce
Fouls 14 14
Pass Accuracy 86% 86%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 13
Corners 7 5
Total Passes 429 435
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 5 4
Shots on Target 5 2
Shots off Target 8 7
Possession 49% 51%
Accurate Passes 370 375
Shots Inside Box 15 8
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 3 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Empoli's equalizing goal by A. La Mantia at the 51st minute shifted the momentum in their favor.
  • ▸ Ryder Matos' 69th-minute goal sealed Empoli's comeback, cementing their position in the league.