Empoli Claim Valuable Draw Against Roma

Ten-Man Empoli Hold Roma to 1-1 Draw

Serie A underdogs Empoli secured a commendable 1-1 draw against AS Roma on Sunday, despite playing the majority of the match with ten men. The result was a significant setback for Roma, who remain in sixth place in the league standings.

Empoli Stun Roma with Early Goal, Fight Bravely

Empoli started the match brightly and took a shock lead in the 15th minute through Alberto Grassi. The midfielder curled a beautiful free kick into the top corner, giving Roma goalkeeper Rui Patricio no chance. Roma responded well to the setback and dominated possession for the rest of the first half. However, they were unable to find a way past Empoli's resolute defense.

Roma Level After Empoli Red Card

The second half began with Empoli suffering a major blow as defender Sebastiano Luperto was sent off for a second yellow card in the 55th minute. Despite being down to ten men, Empoli continued to defend valiantly and Roma struggled to break them down. However, the pressure eventually told and Roma equalized in the 72nd minute through Tammy Abraham's close-range finish.

Conclusion

Empoli's hard-fought point was a testament to their determination and resilience. Despite being reduced to ten men, they defended heroically and earned a valuable point against one of Italy's top teams. The draw keeps Empoli in the hunt for a top-half finish in Serie A, while it dents Roma's hopes of a Champions League spot.