Empoli, Italy – SS Lazio take important three points after dem defeat Empoli 1-0 for Stadio Carlo Castellani on Saturday. This win don extend Lazio’s unbeaten streak against Empoli to 13 matches and keep their hopes alive for next season’s UEFA Champions League qualification.
Empoli find demself for a tight position as dem dey fight to escape relegation. Dem go into this match with zero wins in their last 12 meetings with Lazio, who dey eye a top-four finish.
Lazio made better start as dem score in the first minute. Elseid Hysaj use correct lob pass find Ciro Immobile for the box, and na him control am well before dem shoot past goalkeeper Devis Vásquez.
Empoli try respond quickly, but dem suffer more no be small when dem lose striker Alberto Grassi after he collect second yellow card six minutes before halftime. This red card put Empoli for serious pressure for the rest of the match.
After halftime, Empoli almost get equalizer when Junior Sambia take free-kick. The ball header deflect from a Lazio player land for Mattia Viti, but the goal no count, as VAR show him dey offside.
As the game go dey closer to end, Empoli find chance when Lazio goalkeeper Ivan Provedel collect second yellow card, meaning both teams dey down to ten men. However, Empoli no fit convert their chances into goals.
Lazio hold on for their lead despite wan or two dangerous moments from Empoli, and dis win carry dem climb three places up to fourth position. Meanwhile, Empoli remain at 19th position, two points away from safety with just three games left.
Man of the Match: Ciro Immobile (Lazio).
