Napoli beat Empoli, 2x0, on Tuesday, relating to matchweek 14 of the Serie A. Coming into the contest, Luciano Spalletti's team came from four wins, and Paolo Zanetti's team came from a win.
The first-half ended without any goals.
Hirving Lozano opened the score with 69 minutes on the clock, from the penalty spot. In the 74th minute, Empoli saw Sebastiano Luperto get sent off due to accumulation of yellows. Piotr Zielinski netted the last goal in the final minutes of the game. With this goal, Piotr Zielinski recorded his five goal of the current campaign.
After the result Napoli are 1st in the table, with 38 points, while Empoli sit 14th place, with 14 points. In their next fixture, Luciano Spalletti's team will play at home against Udinese, while Paolo Zanetti's team will host Cremonese.
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Hirving Lozano 69' (pen.) Piotr Zielinski 88' |