Match report
Empoli Secures Narrow Win Against Mantova in Serie B
Mantova
0–1
FT
Empoli
Dec 21, 2025
In an intense and closely contested match, Empoli managed to secure a narrow 1-0 win against Mantova in Serie B. The game saw numerous yellow cards but was defined by M. Nasti's decisive strike in the second half which sealed the victory for Empoli.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Mantova 0 - 1 Empoli
- • Goal: M. Nasti (67', assist by S. Elia)
- • Yellow Cards: D. Wieser (31'), César Falletti (41') for Mantova; Gabriele Guarino (39'), S. Elia (63'), M. Nasti (68') for Empoli
- • Substitutions: Several late changes on both sides, including M. Caprini and A. Fiori coming in for Mantova.
Lineups
Mantova
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 M. Festa (G)
- 27 A. Castellini (D)
- 29 S. Cella (D)
- 6 C. Bani (D)
- 96 T. Maggioni (M)
- 21 S. Trimboli (M)
- 10 D. Wieser (M)
- 28 M. Caprini (M)
- 18 C. Falletti
- 19 F. Ruocco (F)
- 7 D. Mensah (F)
Substitutes
- 22 L. Andrenacci
- 16 F. Botti
- 4 S. Mullen
- 53 T. Pittino
- 8 F. Artioli
- 20 G. Fedel
- 36 F. Paoletti
- 99 N. Bonfanti
- 30 D. Bragantini
- 11 A. Fiori
- 9 L. Mancuso
- 23 T. Marras
Empoli
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 21 A. Fulignati (G)
- 28 G. Indragoli (D)
- 34 G. Guarino (D)
- 5 N. Obaretin (D)
- 7 S. Elia (M)
- 14 G. Yepes (M)
- 18 A. Ghion (M)
- 27 B. Moruzzi (M)
- 10 R. Ilie (F)
- 15 J. Ceesay (F)
- 9 P. Pellegri (F)
Substitutes
- 1 S. Perisan
- 12 M. Gasparini
- 6 D. Degli Innocenti
- 8 L. Belardinelli
- 19 M. Nasti
- 25 L. Ignacchiti
- 29 L. Tosto
- 32 N. Haas
- 79 F. Carboni
- 90 I. Konate
- 99 F. Bianchi
Timeline
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31' Mantova Card · Yellow CardD. Wieser
Foul
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37' Empoli subst · Substitution 1Off: P. Pellegri · On: M. Nasti
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39' Empoli Card · Yellow CardGabriele Guarino
Foul
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41' Mantova Card · Yellow CardCésar Falletti
Foul
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63' Empoli Card · Yellow CardS. Elia
Argument
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67' Empoli Goal · Normal GoalM. Nasti · Assist: S. Elia
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68' Empoli Card · Yellow CardM. Nasti
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69' Mantova subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Wieser · On: F. Paoletti
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69' Empoli subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Ilie · On: L. Ignacchiti
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69' Empoli subst · Substitution 3Off: S. Elia · On: F. Carboni
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70' Mantova subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Caprini · On: A. Fiori
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70' Empoli subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Ceesay · On: N. Haas
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79' Empoli subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Ghion · On: I. Konate
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81' Mantova subst · Substitution 4Off: C. Falletti · On: D. Bragantini
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88' Mantova Card · Yellow CardS. Trimboli
Foul
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89' Mantova subst · Substitution 5Off: T. Maggioni · On: T. Marras
Match Stats
| Stat | Mantova | Empoli |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 17 | 15 |
| Pass Accuracy | 84% | 79% |
| Offsides | 3 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 15 | 6 |
| Corners | 6 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 499 | 356 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 2 |
| xG | 1.47 | 0.91 |
| Shots off Target | 8 | 4 |
| Possession | 58% | 42% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 419 | 280 |
| Shots Inside Box | 11 | 5 |
| Saves | 1 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 1 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Empoli's early substitutions with P. Pellegri being replaced by M. Nasti at the 37' mark set the stage for a more aggressive approach.
- ▸ M. Nasti's goal in the 67th minute, assisted by S. Elia, marked the turning point which Empoli capitalized on to secure their lead and ultimately the match.