Empoli mounted a late comeback, but it was not enough against sprightly Cagliari, especially after seeing a penalty saved, and they’re within a point of the relegation zone.
On paper, only one side had strong motivation at the Stadio Sant’Elia, but Empoli had a very sluggish start and were blown away in the first half.
Marco Sau sprung the offside trap and Diego Farias scored a sensational solo slalom before adding another on the stroke of half-time.
Empoli mounted a late comeback, but it was not enough against sprightly Cagliari, especially after seeing a penalty saved, and they’re within a point of the relegation zone.
On paper, only one side had strong motivation at the Stadio Sant’Elia, but Empoli had a very sluggish start and were blown away in the first half.
Marco Sau sprung the offside trap and Diego Farias scored a sensational solo slalom before adding another on the stroke of half-time.
Empoli did fight back in the final 11 minutes, mainly due to substitute Miha Zajc with a goal and assist for Massimo Maccarone.
However, the situation remains perilous for the Tuscans, who are one point above Crotone.
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