Udinese overwhelms Empoli and ends 4-1 at Friuli

Before the recovery there is also time for a spell by Samardzic who, with a shot from distance, fixes the score on the final 4-1

Udinese overwhelms Empoli 4-1 against Friuli in the match valid for the thirty-third day of Serie A, Ismajli’s own goal and goals by Deulofeu, Pussetto and Samardzic decide. For the Tuscans, in crisis of results, PInamonti scored from 11 meters. The guests start well and are immediately seen by Silvestri after just three minutes with a left-handed from Bandinelli, which ends on the wall erected by the opponents. The replica of the bianconeri is not long in coming, in fact, in the 6 ‘Deulofeu tries a shot at a turn that just goes out on the bottom.

For the hosts’ advantage, however, it is only a matter of time as in the 7th minute Ismajli, in an attempt to ward off a cross from Molina, awkwardly deflects the ball into his own goal, making an own goal and giving the Friulians 1-0. The Tuscans immediately poured into attack creating two interesting opportunities first with La Mantia and then with a header from Pinamonti. The great chance for a draw comes on 18 ‘, when Benassi on the counterattack flies towards Silvestri’s goal but, at the moment of the conclusion, he is hypnotized by the Juventus goalkeeper.

In the second half, Udinese picks up where they left off and in the 52nd minute finds the 2-0 goal with the usual Gerard Deulofeu who, served by Success, advances on twenty meters, takes aim and bags behind Vicario with the right. Empoli, two goals down, try to reopen the match by winning a penalty kick in the 68th minute for a Success foul against La Mantia. Pinamonti appears on the spot, whose shot is neutralized by Silvestri; on the rebound Bandinelli marks, but the referee repeats the penalty.

On the second attempt Pinamonti beats Silvestri and shortens the distance. Ten minutes from the triple whistle the newly entered Pussetto, triggered by Deulofeu, stabs Vicario with a diagonal and drops the trio. Before recovery there is also time for a spell by Samardzic who, with a shot from distance, fixes the score on the final 4-1.