Commentary:
90+5' Ivan Provedel from Spezia is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
90+5' A draw was probably the right result on the day after a rather dull match
90+5' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+5' Today's attendance is 8123.
90+5' Ball possession: Empoli: 57%, Spezia: 43%.
90+4' Liam Henderson from Empoli sends an effort wide of target
90+4' Liam Henderson from Empoli takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
90+4' M'Bala Nzola from Spezia goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Petar Stojanovic
90+4' Spezia take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+3' Empoli take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+3' Goal kick for Spezia.
90+2' Nedim Bajrami from Empoli sends an effort wide of target
90+2' Andrea Pinamonti from Empoli passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
90+2' Liam Henderson of Empoli passes the ball to a team mate.
90+2' Empoli take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+1' Safe hands from Ivan Provedel as he comes out and claims the ball
90+1' Good effort by Nedim Bajrami as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
90+1' Nedim Bajrami from Empoli takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
90+1' Empoli take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1' Empoli take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90' Arkadiusz Reca is leaving the field to be replaced by Salvador Ferrer in a tactical substitution.
90' Ball possession: Empoli: 57%, Spezia: 43%.
89' Arkadiusz Reca relieves the pressure with a clearance
89' Liam Henderson puts in a cross...
89' Marco Benassi releases a shot, it's parried by Ivan Provedel but he can't hold onto it...
89' Liam Henderson puts in a cross...
88' Empoli take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
88' Empoli take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
88' Empoli take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
87' Empoli are in control of the ball.
87' Kelvin Amian has a great chance to score, but Guglielmo Vicario comes out strongly to save!
87' Daniele Verde releases a shot, it's parried by Guglielmo Vicario but he can't hold onto it...
87' Could be a good chance here as Viktor Kovalenko from Spezia cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
86' Spezia are trying to create something here.
86' Marco Benassi hand-balls.
86' Arkadiusz Reca comes back onto the field.
86' Spezia are trying to create something here.
85' The match resumes with a drop ball.
85' Arkadiusz Reca is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
85' Ball possession: Empoli: 57%, Spezia: 43%.
84' Arkadiusz Reca is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
84' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
84' Andrea La Mantia from Empoli had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
84' Andrea Pinamonti puts in a cross...
84' Arkadiusz Reca could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
82' Rey Manaj is leaving the field to be replaced by M'Bala Nzola in a tactical substitution.
82' Emmanuel Quartsin Gyasi is leaving the field to be replaced by Viktor Kovalenko in a tactical substitution.
82' Andrea La Mantia is penalised for pushing Martin Erlic.
81' Martin Erlic relieves the pressure with a clearance
81' Liam Henderson of Empoli passes the ball to a team mate.
81' Empoli plays a short goal kick.
80' Simone Bastoni from Spezia crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
80' Spezia are in control of the ball.
80' Ball possession: Empoli: 56%, Spezia: 44%.
78' Filippo Bandinelli is leaving the field to be replaced by Liam Henderson in a tactical substitution.
78' Simone Romagnoli is leaving the field to be replaced by Ardian Ismajili in a tactical substitution.
78' Andrea Pinamonti hand-balls.
78' Nedim Bajrami puts in a cross...
78' Empoli are trying to create something here.
77' Dimitrios Nikolaou relieves the pressure with a clearance
77' Nedim Bajrami puts in a cross...
77' Emmanuel Quartsin Gyasi relieves the pressure with a clearance
77' Nedim Bajrami from Empoli swings in the corner from the right.
76' Andrea La Mantia sees his shot deflected off target
76' Kristjan Asllani puts in a cross...
76' The referee signals a free kick as Simone Bastoni from Spezia trips Kristjan Asllani
76' Spezia take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
75' Ball possession: Empoli: 57%, Spezia: 43%.
75' Safe hands from Guglielmo Vicario as he comes out and claims the ball
75' A shot by Simone Bastoni is blocked.
75' Arkadiusz Reca of Spezia passes the ball to a team mate.
75' Spezia are trying to create something here.
75' Spezia take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
75' Spezia take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
73' Goal kick for Spezia.
73' Andrea Pinamonti from Empoli sends an effort wide of target
73' Petar Stojanovic puts in a cross...
73' Empoli are trying to create something here.
72' Empoli take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
72' Goal kick for Spezia.
72' Kristjan Asllani from Empoli sends an effort wide of target
72' Filippo Bandinelli of Empoli passes the ball to a team mate.
72' Nedim Bajrami of Empoli passes the ball to a team mate.
72' Andrea Pinamonti of Empoli passes the ball to a team mate.
71' Kelvin Amian from Spezia goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Andrea Pinamonti
71' Empoli take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
71' The game is restarted.
70' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
70' Ball possession: Empoli: 57%, Spezia: 43%.
70' A shot by Giulio Maggiore is blocked.
70' Danger averted there as Mattia Viti from Empoli clears the danger with a good tackle
70' Rey Manaj from Spezia takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
70' Daniele Verde of Spezia passes the ball to a team mate.
69' Spezia take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
69' Empoli are trying to create something here.
69' Empoli take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
68' Spezia are trying to create something here.
68' Spezia are in control of the ball.
68' Goal kick for Spezia.
67' Kevin Agudelo is leaving the field to be replaced by Daniele Verde in a tactical substitution.
67' Marco Benassi from Empoli tries to pass the ball to a teammate, but its nowehere near the intended target.
67' Petar Stojanovic of Empoli passes the ball to a team mate.
67' Nedim Bajrami of Empoli passes the ball to a team mate.
66' Martin Erlic relieves the pressure with a clearance
66' Nedim Bajrami from Empoli swings in the corner from the right.
66' Should have been a goal! Andrea La Mantia gets a great chance to score, but his effort is turned behind by Ivan Provedel!
66' Petar Stojanovic puts in a cross...
65' Filippo Bandinelli puts in a cross...
65' Andrea Pinamonti of Empoli passes the ball to a team mate.
65' Empoli take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
65' Ball possession: Empoli: 56%, Spezia: 44%.
64' Empoli take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
64' Empoli are trying to create something here.
64' The referee signals a free kick as Jakub Kiwior from Spezia trips Andrea La Mantia
63' Rey Manaj sends a header towards goal, but Guglielmo Vicario is there to comfortably save it
63' Simone Bastoni from Spezia swings in the corner from the left.
63' The game is restarted.
63' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
63' Kevin Agudelo forces a good save from Guglielmo Vicario who turns the ball behind for a corner!
63' Kevin Agudelo from Spezia takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
62' Some neat football here as Kevin Agudelo from Spezia plays a 1-2 with Simone Bastoni.
62' Andrea La Mantia relieves the pressure with a clearance
62' Simone Bastoni from Spezia swings in the corner from the left.
62' Rey Manaj sees his shot deflected off target
62' Giulio Maggiore of Spezia passes the ball to a team mate.
61' Safe hands from Ivan Provedel as he comes out and claims the ball
61' Filippo Bandinelli swings in a cross from the free kick.
60' Emmanuel Quartsin Gyasi from Spezia goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Filippo Bandinelli
60' Ball possession: Empoli: 56%, Spezia: 44%.
60' Kevin Agudelo from Spezia crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
60' Could be a good chance here as Kelvin Amian from Spezia cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
59' Empoli are in control of the ball.
59' Giulio Maggiore from Spezia goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Filippo Bandinelli
59' Spezia are in control of the ball.
59' Spezia take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
58' Spezia are in control of the ball.
58' Safe hands from Ivan Provedel as he comes out and claims the ball
58' Nedim Bajrami from Empoli swings in the corner from the left.
58' Kelvin Amian clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
58' Empoli take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
57' Empoli take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
57' Fabiano Parisi from Empoli tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
57' Nedim Bajrami of Empoli passes the ball to a team mate.
57' Empoli take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
56' Federico Di Francesco is leaving the field to be replaced by Marco Benassi in a tactical substitution.
56' Szymon Zurkowski is leaving the field to be replaced by Andrea La Mantia in a tactical substitution.
56' Martin Erlic is penalised for pushing Andrea Pinamonti.
56' Empoli plays a short goal kick.
55' That's a great ball by Rey Manaj from Spezia. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
55' Empoli take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
55' Ball possession: Empoli: 55%, Spezia: 45%.
55' Spezia take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
54' Empoli are in control of the ball.
54' The referee signals a free kick as Kevin Agudelo from Spezia trips Szymon Zurkowski
54' Spezia take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
53' Mattia Viti relieves the pressure with a clearance
53' Spezia take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
53' Spezia are in control of the ball.
53' Spezia take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
52' Fabiano Parisi from Empoli tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
52' Filippo Bandinelli of Empoli passes the ball to a team mate.
52' Nedim Bajrami of Empoli passes the ball to a team mate.
52' Could be a good chance here as Szymon Zurkowski from Empoli cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
52' Empoli are trying to create something here.
52' The referee signals a free kick as Arkadiusz Reca from Spezia trips Szymon Zurkowski
52' Simone Romagnoli relieves the pressure with a clearance
51' Kelvin Amian puts in a cross...
51' Could be a good chance here as Giulio Maggiore from Spezia cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
51' Spezia are trying to create something here.
51' Giulio Maggiore from Spezia directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
51' Spezia take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
51' Dimitrios Nikolaou relieves the pressure with a clearance
50' Mattia Viti puts in a cross...
50' The referee signals a free kick as Kevin Agudelo from Spezia trips Filippo Bandinelli
50' Ball possession: Empoli: 56%, Spezia: 44%.
50' Emmanuel Quartsin Gyasi from Spezia directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
50' Emmanuel Quartsin Gyasi from Spezia takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
50' Spezia are trying to create something here.
49' Goal kick for Spezia.
49' Szymon Zurkowski fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
49' Empoli take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
48' Spezia take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
48' Spezia take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
47' Nedim Bajrami from Empoli directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
47' Could be a good chance here as Petar Stojanovic from Empoli cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
47' Dimitrios Nikolaou from Spezia goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Andrea Pinamonti
46' Empoli are in control of the ball.
46' Simone Romagnoli relieves the pressure with a clearance
46' Arkadiusz Reca puts in a cross...
46' Spezia are trying to create something here.
46' The second half is underway.
45+3' The two sides have been very evenly matched in the 1st half
45+3' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+3' Ball possession: Empoli: 56%, Spezia: 44%.
45+3' The referee signals a free kick as Kevin Agudelo from Spezia trips Filippo Bandinelli
45+2' Spezia are trying to create something here.
45+2' Kristjan Asllani from Empoli sends an effort wide of target
45+2' A shot by Szymon Zurkowski is blocked.
45+2' Arkadiusz Reca could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
45+1' Empoli are trying to create something here.
45+1' Spezia are in control of the ball.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Empoli take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45' Ball possession: Empoli: 61%, Spezia: 39%.
45' Filippo Bandinelli from Empoli passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
45' Could be a good chance here as Nedim Bajrami from Empoli cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
44' Nedim Bajrami from Empoli takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
44' Jakub Kiwior is penalised for pushing Andrea Pinamonti.
44' Simone Bastoni from Spezia swings in the corner from the right.
44' Kelvin Amian goes for goal and sees his shot helped by a deflection...
43' Rey Manaj from Spezia directs a ball squarely in the box.
43' Rey Manaj from Spezia takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
43' Could be a good chance here as Arkadiusz Reca from Spezia cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
43' Spezia are in control of the ball.
43' Simone Romagnoli comes back onto the field.
43' The match resumes with a drop ball.
43' Simone Romagnoli is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
41' Simone Romagnoli is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
41' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
40' Ball possession: Empoli: 61%, Spezia: 39%.
40' Goal kick for Spezia.
40' Nedim Bajrami from Empoli is ruled offside.
40' Andrea Pinamonti of Empoli passes the ball to a team mate.
40' Petar Stojanovic of Empoli passes the ball to a team mate.
39' Empoli take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
39' Andrea Pinamonti from Empoli passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
39' Petar Stojanovic of Empoli passes the ball to a team mate.
39' Petar Stojanovic from Empoli takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
39' Empoli are trying to create something here.
38' Kevin Agudelo from Spezia passes the ball in the box, but Guglielmo Vicario comes out to smother the ball.
38' Could be a good chance here as Arkadiusz Reca from Spezia cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
37' Spezia are trying to create something here.
37' Dimitrios Nikolaou relieves the pressure with a clearance
37' Filippo Bandinelli puts in a cross...
37' Ivan Provedel saved a certain goal there! Andrea Pinamonti found himself in a great scoring position but Ivan Provedel denied him with a great save
37' Filippo Bandinelli from Empoli directs a ball squarely in the box.
37' Filippo Bandinelli from Empoli takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
37' Empoli start a counter attack.
36' Jakub Kiwior from Spezia tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
36' Emmanuel Quartsin Gyasi puts in a cross...
36' Kevin Agudelo of Spezia passes the ball to a team mate.
36' Giulio Maggiore of Spezia passes the ball to a team mate.
36' Goal kick for Spezia.
35' Ball possession: Empoli: 62%, Spezia: 38%.
35' Empoli plays a short goal kick.
35' A chance presents itself to Jakub Kiwior from Spezia but his header goes wide
35' Simone Bastoni from Spezia swings in the corner from the right.
35' Mattia Viti clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
35' Kevin Agudelo from Spezia takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
34' Spezia take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
34' Empoli take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
34' Spezia are in control of the ball.
33' The referee signals a free kick as Emmanuel Quartsin Gyasi from Spezia trips Kristjan Asllani
33' Spezia take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
32' Nedim Bajrami from Empoli passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
32' Federico Di Francesco of Empoli passes the ball to a team mate.
32' Filippo Bandinelli of Empoli passes the ball to a team mate.
32' Empoli are trying to create something here.
32' Empoli are in control of the ball.
32' Spezia take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
31' Simone Romagnoli from Empoli tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
31' Kristjan Asllani swings in a cross from the free kick.
31' Simone Bastoni is penalised for pushing Kristjan Asllani.
30' Ball possession: Empoli: 61%, Spezia: 39%.
30' Rey Manaj relieves the pressure with a clearance
30' Nedim Bajrami from Empoli swings in the corner from the left.
30' Nedim Bajrami from Empoli sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
30' Nedim Bajrami from Empoli takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
30' Kelvin Amian relieves the pressure with a clearance
30' Filippo Bandinelli swings in a cross from the free kick.
29' Yellow card for Kelvin Amian.
29' Reckless challenge there. Kelvin Amian commits a rough foul on Filippo Bandinelli
28' Empoli are in control of the ball.
28' Spezia are in control of the ball.
27' The referee is not having the complaints from Emmanuel Quartsin Gyasi who is given a yellow card for dissent
27' Filippo Bandinelli from Empoli goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Emmanuel Quartsin Gyasi
27' A shot by Szymon Zurkowski is blocked.
27' Dimitrios Nikolaou relieves the pressure with a clearance
26' Petar Stojanovic puts in a cross...
26' Empoli are trying to create something here.
26' Empoli are in control of the ball.
25' Ball possession: Empoli: 57%, Spezia: 43%.
25' Empoli take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
25' Spezia are in control of the ball.
24' Empoli take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
24' Petar Stojanovic from Empoli directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
24' Empoli are trying to create something here.
23' Spezia take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
23' Empoli plays a short goal kick.
23' Filippo Bandinelli hand-balls.
22' Spezia take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
22' Safe hands from Guglielmo Vicario as he comes out and claims the ball
22' Simone Bastoni sends a long ball upfield.
21' Petar Stojanovic is penalised for pushing Simone Bastoni.
21' Empoli take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
20' Yellow card for Szymon Zurkowski.
20' Reckless challenge there. Szymon Zurkowski commits a rough foul on Arkadiusz Reca
20' Ball possession: Empoli: 55%, Spezia: 45%.
20' Empoli take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
19' Empoli take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
19' Empoli take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
19' Empoli are in control of the ball.
18' The referee signals a free kick as Szymon Zurkowski from Empoli trips Arkadiusz Reca
18' Empoli take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
18' Dimitrios Nikolaou relieves the pressure with a clearance
17' Nedim Bajrami from Empoli sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
17' Some neat football here as Nedim Bajrami from Empoli plays a 1-2 with Andrea Pinamonti.
17' Empoli are trying to create something here.
17' Arkadiusz Reca from Spezia goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Andrea Pinamonti
16' Goal kick for Spezia.
16' Nedim Bajrami from Empoli passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
16' Nedim Bajrami from Empoli takes a short corner kick from the left.
15' Nedim Bajrami from Empoli directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
15' Nedim Bajrami from Empoli takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
15' Ball possession: Empoli: 64%, Spezia: 36%.
15' Safe hands from Guglielmo Vicario as he comes out and claims the ball
15' Simone Bastoni swings in a cross from the free kick.
14' Filippo Bandinelli hand-balls.
14' Spezia take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
13' Spezia are trying to create something here.
13' Andrea Pinamonti from Empoli is ruled offside.
13' Empoli take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
12' Filippo Bandinelli relieves the pressure with a clearance
12' Simone Bastoni swings in a cross from the free kick.
11' Yellow card for Federico Di Francesco.
11' Federico Di Francesco from Empoli goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Kelvin Amian
10' Ball possession: Empoli: 77%, Spezia: 23%.
10' Empoli take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
10' Empoli are in control of the ball.
9' Spezia take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
9' Empoli plays a short goal kick.
9' Giulio Maggiore from Spezia sends an effort wide of target
8' A shot by Rey Manaj is blocked.
8' Arkadiusz Reca puts in a cross...
8' Spezia are in control of the ball.
7' Goal kick for Spezia.
7' Empoli are trying to create something here.
6' Empoli are in control of the ball.
6' Spezia take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
6' Spezia take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
6' Empoli are in control of the ball.
5' Andrea Pinamonti from Empoli sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
5' Petar Stojanovic from Empoli chips the ball into the penalty box.
5' Empoli take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
5' Ball possession: Empoli: 80%, Spezia: 20%.
5' Empoli are trying to create something here.
5' Empoli take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
4' Spezia are in control of the ball.
4' Petar Stojanovic from Empoli directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
4' Empoli take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
3' The referee signals a free kick as Kristjan Asllani from Empoli trips Simone Bastoni
2' The referee signals a free kick as Giulio Maggiore from Spezia trips Filippo Bandinelli
2' Spezia are in control of the ball.
2' Szymon Zurkowski from Empoli directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
1' Empoli are in control of the ball.
1' Kelvin Amian relieves the pressure with a clearance
1' Szymon Zurkowski puts in a cross...
1' Empoli take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
1' Dimitrios Nikolaou relieves the pressure with a clearance
1' Andrea Pinamonti puts in a cross...
1' Could be a good chance here as Kristjan Asllani from Empoli cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' Cloudy conditions overhead at the moment.
1' Empoli kick-off, and the game is underway.
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