Mantova 3:1 Empoli — Match Report

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Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Mantova came from behind to beat Empoli 3-1 in Serie B. Edoardo Saporiti put the visitors ahead on 51 minutes, but three home goals in just over half an hour turned the match.

Francesco Ruocco equalised on 58 minutes, and Vanja Vlahović gave Mantova the lead three minutes later. Fahem Benaissa-Yahia added the third in the 90th minute to make sure of the points.

The numbers backed Mantova's win: they had 15 shots and eight on target to Empoli's six and two, and led on expected goals 1.25 to 0.46. Empoli kept more of the ball, 53 per cent, but their goalkeeper had to make five saves to Mantova's one.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Mantova vs Empoli?

Mantova 3-1 Empoli (Serie B).

Who scored?

Edoardo Saporiti (51', assist Matteo Egan) for Empoli; Francesco Ruocco (58', assist Alessio Castellini) for Mantova; Vanja Vlahović (61', assist Stefano Cella) for Mantova; Fahem Benaissa-Yahia (90', assist Vanja Vlahović) for Mantova.

Was Mantova's win deserved?

Yes — Mantova were on top for most of the match.

Were there any cards in Mantova vs Empoli?

Yellow cards: null (Empoli); Gerard Yepes (Empoli); Alessio Castellini (Mantova); Karim Zedadka (Empoli); Francesco Bardi (Mantova); Marco Curto (Empoli); Luca Belardinelli (Empoli); Lapo Deli (Empoli); Luca Magnino (Empoli).

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