Empoli and Fiorentina don’t get hurt

Empoli-Fiorentina 0-0

The Tuscan derby between Empoli and Fiorentina, a match valid for the sixth day of Serie A, gives very few emotions. At the Carlo Castellani Stadium in Empoli, in fact, the challenge between the Azzurri and the Viola ends with a white-net draw.

Empoli starts well and immediately creates a potential chance with Pezzella who crosses for Ismajli, who misses the appointment with the ball. Fiorentina responded on 10’ with Bove who grazed the post from in front of Vasquez, but play had been stopped for a foul by Cataldi on Anjorin. On 18’ Kean tried to surprise Vasquez from distance but his right foot è out of reach. At 38’ Colombo startled the Viola with a shot high over the crossbar.

At the start of the second half the hosts were dangerous with Pezzella but his left-footed shot was repelled by De Gea. The Viola responded at 57' with a left-footed volley by Gosens that ended wide. Midway through the second half Palladino inserted Beltran, Ikoné and Adli to shake up the guests but without getting the desired effect. For Fiorentina to try è again Kean, first with a high turn shot and then with a flying shot that goes off the bottom.

The updated Serie A standings and scorers’ standings

With this draw, Empoli and Fiorentina rise to 10 points (sixth place) and 7 points (11th position) respectively.