Spezia mocked: Vignato saves Empoli in the 93rd minute

Ligurians see crucial win slip away in Tuscany

A 2-2 draw between Empoli and Spezia in the first Saturday advance of the 22nd day of Serie A: the Tuscans, down by two goals and a man, managed to come back in the second half at the Castellani, scoring the equalizing goal in the dying moments through Vignato. In the standings Empoli at 27 points in 10th place, Spezia 17th at 19.

In the 22nd minute the first key episode, Parisi parried a Wisniewski conclusion with his hand and was sent off: from the penalty spot Vicario overcame Verde, but the referee made him repeat amid protests because several players entered the area and this time the blue striker did not miss.

On 31′ again Verde doubles with a splendid conclusion from outside the box that leaves Vicario no chance. Empoli under two goals and in 10 men does not give up and has a great chance on a free kick with Marin, save on the line by Reca. In the second half the double yellow for Esposito rebalances the situation, and after great pressure Cambiaghi halves the disadvantage in the 72nd minute on an assist from Caputo.

After an agitated final Empoli found the final 2-2 thanks to Vignato in the 93′ with a first-period conclusion.