Empoli celebrate narrow win over Sassuolo

Empoli edged out Sassuolo, 2x3, on Saturday, on matchweek 26. To this matchday, Alessio Dionisi's team came from a defeat, and Davide Nicola's team came from a draw. Simone Bastoni was decisive with 1 goal.

The first goal of the game was scored by Sebastiano Luperto, after 11 minutes.

After 54 minutes, Andrea Pinamonti fired home for Sassuolo, from the penalty spot. With 64 minutes on the clock, M'Baye Niang struck the second goal for Empoli, from the penalty spot. M'Baye Niang now on a scoring streak of 3 consecutive games. Alessio Dionisi's team scored their second goal of the game through Gian Marco Ferrari, after 77 minutes. In stoppage time, Simone Bastoni wrapped things up.

After the result Empoli are 13th in the table, with 25 points, while Sassuolo sit 17th place, with 20 points. With regard to the next fixture, Davide Nicola's team will host Cagliari. Meanwhile, Alessio Dionisi's team will host Napoli.