Match report
Modena Defeats Empoli 2-1 in Serie B Clash
Modena
2–1
FT
Empoli
Oct 24, 2025
In a tightly contested game, Modena managed to turn things around against Empoli, securing a vital victory with a final score of 2-1. Despite falling behind early in the match, Modena's persistence paid off as they scored two goals in quick succession towards the end of the first half and into the second half.
Key Facts
- • J. Ceesay opened scoring for Empoli at 22 minutes with an assist from F. Carboni.
- • Empoli's R. Ilie and S. Shpendi received yellow cards in the first half, forcing early substitutions.
- • E. Gliozzi equalized for Modena from a penalty kick in injury time of the first half.
- • D. Tonoli scored the winning goal for Modena at 66 minutes with an assist from S. Santoro.
Lineups
Modena
Formation: 3-5-1-1
Starting XI
- 1 L. Chichizola (G)
- 77 D. Tonoli (D)
- 28 D. Adorni (D)
- 20 B. Nieling
- 98 L. Zanimacchia (M)
- 8 S. Santoro (M)
- 16 F. Gerli (M)
- 18 N. Pyyhtia (M)
- 7 F. Zampano (M)
- 92 G. Defrel (F)
- 9 E. Gliozzi (F)
Substitutes
- 22 M. Pezzolato
- 78 F. Bagheria
- 19 S. Nador
- 25 A. Dellavalle
- 33 C. Cauz
- 2 G. Beyuku
- 6 L. Magnino
- 17 Y. Massolin
- 5 A. Sersanti
- 10 G. Caso
- 11 P. Mendes
- 23 F. Di Mariano
Empoli
Formation: 3-5-1-1
Starting XI
- 21 A. Fulignati (G)
- 20 M. Lovato (D)
- 34 G. Guarino (D)
- 5 N. Obaretin (D)
- 7 S. Elia (M)
- 14 G. Yepes (M)
- 18 A. Ghion (M)
- 10 R. Ilie (M)
- 79 F. Carboni (M)
- 15 J. Ceesay (F)
- 11 S. Shpendi (F)
Substitutes
- 1 S. Perisan
- 2 M. Curto
- 24 T. Ebuehi
- 28 G. Indragoli
- 27 B. Moruzzi
- 8 L. Belardinelli
- 6 D. Degli Innocenti
- 25 L. Ignacchiti
- 70 E. Saporiti
- 99 F. Bianchi
- 9 P. Pellegri
- 77 B. Popov
Timeline
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22' Empoli Goal · Normal GoalJ. Ceesay · Assist: F. Carboni
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30' Empoli Card · Yellow CardR. Ilie
Foul
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37' Empoli Card · Yellow CardS. Shpendi
Foul
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45'+4 Modena Var · Penalty confirmedS. Santoro
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45' Modena Goal · PenaltyE. Gliozzi
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46' Empoli subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Ilie · On: L. Ignacchiti
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50' Modena Card · Yellow CardFrancesco Zampano
Foul
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57' Empoli subst · Substitution 2Off: F. Carboni · On: B. Moruzzi
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57' Empoli subst · Substitution 3Off: S. Shpendi · On: P. Pellegri
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66' Modena Goal · Normal GoalD. Tonoli · Assist: S. Santoro
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68' Modena subst · Substitution 1Off: Grégoire Defrel · On: Francesco Di Mariano
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68' Empoli subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Ceesay · On: B. Popov
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69' Modena subst · Substitution 2Off: N. Pyyhtia · On: A. Sersanti
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69' Modena subst · Substitution 3Off: E. Gliozzi · On: P. Mendes
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74' Modena subst · Substitution 4Off: L. Zanimacchia · On: Gady Beyuku
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79' Modena Card · Yellow CardA. Sersanti
Foul
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80' Empoli subst · Substitution 5Off: S. Elia · On: T. Ebuehi
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83' Modena subst · Substitution 5Off: F. Gerli · On: L. Magnino
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90'+4 Modena Card · Yellow CardD. Tonoli
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Modena | Empoli |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 18 | 16 |
| Pass Accuracy | 86% | 82% |
| Offsides | 2 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 11 | 6 |
| Corners | 6 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 424 | 336 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 1 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 3 |
| Possession | 56% | 44% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 365 | 275 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 4 |
| Saves | 0 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Empoli's early lead was neutralized by a controversial penalty awarded to Modena just before halftime, giving them hope and momentum.
- ▸ Modena capitalized on their equalizer with another goal 10 minutes into the second half, which changed the match dynamics significantly.