Both Guglielmo Vicario and especially Ivan Provedel had a fantastic game in goal, which is why it ended 0-0 between Empoli and Spezia.
Only one point separated these teams going into the weekend, with neither entirely safe from the drop, but still relatively comfortable mid-table. Sebastiano Luperto was suspended, with Lorenzo Tonelli joining Riccardo Marchizza and Nicolas Haas on the long-term absentee list. Leo Sena missed out for the visitors.
Giulio Maggiore’s half-volley flashed wide and Andrea Pinamonti was anticipated for what would’ve been a tap-in on Federico Di Francesco’s cross.
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Ivan Provedel used his legs in a reaction save on Pinamonti from close range, while Emanuel Gyasi and Kevin Agudelo couldn’t make the most of a Rey Manaj assist.
Agudelo also stung the goalkeeper’s gloves at the near post, while Provedel made a fantastic save from point-blank range on Andrea La Mantia, who met a Nedim Bajrami assist.
A ferocious Asllani half-volley skimmed the crossbar and La Mantia dinked it over under pressure, but Guglielmo Vicario was also decisive on Daniele Verde’s angled drive.
Provedel continued to make more saves, his gloves stung by Marco Benassi.
Empoli 0-0 Spezia