Empoli upsets Roma in Serie A thriller
Empoli secures historic victory at the Castellani
In a stunning upset, newly promoted Empoli secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Serie A giants Roma at the Stadio Carlo Castellani on Saturday. The result marks a remarkable achievement for the Tuscan minnows, who are now on the cusp of securing their Serie A status for another season.
Match Highlights
Empoli took the lead against the run of play in the first half through a stunning long-range effort from Samuele Ricci. Roma responded after the break with an equaliser from Nicolo Zaniolo, but Empoli refused to be denied and grabbed a dramatic winning goal late on through substitute Tommaso Baldanzi.
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