Genoa got their first win in almost three months, leaving it very late indeed to conquer the Stadio Castellani and leave Empoli in danger.
Olivier Ntcham came off the bench to snatch a crucial goal for the second game running, a splendid volley off the outside of the right boot.
Moments later, Oscar Hiljemark completed a counter-attack by blasting in off the underside of the bar.
Empoli remain the closest side to the relegation zone, albeit with a decent cushion from Palermo.
Genoa got their first win in almost three months, leaving it very late indeed to conquer the Stadio Castellani and leave Empoli in danger.
Olivier Ntcham came off the bench to snatch a crucial goal for the second game running, a splendid volley off the outside of the right boot.
Moments later, Oscar Hiljemark completed a counter-attack by blasting in off the underside of the bar.
Empoli remain the closest side to the relegation zone, albeit with a decent cushion from Palermo.
For Genoa, it is the first victory under new Coach Andrea Mandorlini and their first win since December 15.
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