Empoli overcame Sassuolo, 2x3, on Saturday, relating to matchweek 26 of the Serie A. In this competition, Alessio Dionisi's team came from a defeat, and Davide Nicola's team came from a draw. Simone Bastoni was decisive with 1 goal.
The opening goal was scored by Sebastiano Luperto in the 11th minute.
After 54 minutes, Andrea Pinamonti fired home for Sassuolo, from the penalty spot. After 64 minutes, M'Baye Niang scored the second goal for Empoli, from the penalty spot. M'Baye Niang now on a scoring streak of 3 consecutive games. Alessio Dionisi's team scored their second goal of the game through Gian Marco Ferrari, with 77 minutes on the clock. With 90 minutes already on the clock, Simone Bastoni netted the final goal of the game.
After the result Empoli are 13th in the table, with 25 points, while Sassuolo sit 17th place, with 20 points. In relation to forthcoming league matches, Davide Nicola's team will play at home against Cagliari, whilst Alessio Dionisi's team will host Napoli.
| Sassuolo | Empoli | |||
4 | Shots | 4 | ||
2 | Shots on target | 2 | ||
| 7 | 3 | Total Tackles | 2 | 8 |
| 7 | 2 | Tackles Won | 1 | 8 |
| 8 | 2 | Ball steals | 10 | 7 |
| 7 | 68 | Total Passes | 66 | 8 |
| 7 | 62 | Passes Completed | 56 | 8 |
3 | Saves | 3 | ||
3 | Fouls Committed | 3 | ||
3 | Fouls Suffered | 3 |
