Empoli routs Torino: 2-1 and Fiorentina in the round of 16

New surprise ahead of the round of 16.

Empoli corsaro in Turin and qualified for the round of 16 of the Coppa Italia, where they will face Fiorentina in a derby that is not only Tuscan but even regional. In fact, the Azzurri managed to prevail 2-1, thanks to Ekong’s lead in the first half and Haas’s late-game kick after Adams’ momentary equalizer.

The Serie A leaders initially seemed to confirm their form in the Italian Cup as well. After an initial frisson created by Konaté è in fact twice Adams came close to taking the lead for Torino. Opportunities also happened to Gineitis and Karamoh, who did not take advantage of them. Empoli forò thereè and after an attempt by Pellegri on the lightness of Milinkovic-Savic and Coco passes at 30' thanks to the header of Ekong well served by Haas. That's how the first half ended, although chances in both areas were flourishing.

The match remains vibrant even at the start of the second half, with Karamoh and try on one side and former Pellegri responding on the other. The pace slowed down and Torino took advantage, which meanwhile also had Zapata on the field and immediately made himself dangerous. To sign the tie è forò Adams, punctual to intervene at 74' sull'assit of Ricci. In the final period, the Granata looked for the win and young goalkeeper Seghetti kept Empoli in the game. In the 90' then Haas signed the qualifying goal in a scrum.

Empoli thus packs yet another surprise in this first phase of the Coppa Italia, after the elimination of Como, Parma, Venezia and Verona in the 32nd finals and Lecce in the round of 16.