The Tuscan Derby surprisingly went to Empoli with a very late and dubious Manuel Pasqual penalty, which could be decisive for Serie A safety.
It was a fiery affair at the Stadio Franchi and a poor performance overall from the officials.
Omar El Kaddouri tapped in after suspicions of offside about Mame Thiam’s position just before the break.
There was not so much suspicion as certainty that Borja Valero was offside for the Cristian Tello equaliser, but the linesman didn’t spot it.
The Tuscan Derby surprisingly went to Empoli with a very late and dubious Manuel Pasqual penalty, which could be decisive for Serie A safety.
It was a fiery affair at the Stadio Franchi and a poor performance overall from the officials.
Omar El Kaddouri tapped in after suspicions of offside about Mame Thiam’s position just before the break.
There was not so much suspicion as certainty that Borja Valero was offside for the Cristian Tello equaliser, but the linesman didn’t spot it.
Deep into stoppages, Manuel Pucciarelli earned a debatable penalty for a supposed Borja Valero trip and ex-Fiorentina captain Pasqual converted to give Empoli the victory.
This result and Crotone’s 1-1 draw at Torino extend Empoli’s lead from the relegation zone from three to five points.
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