Fiorentina vs Empoli LIVE: Serie A result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Fiorentina face Empoli in Serie A today.
Italy’s top flight has seen a rotating cast of teams at the top since the dominance of Juventus was ended, with both Inter Milan and AC Milan claiming a title apiece before Napoli finished top last term.
Jose Mourinho’s Roma, Lazio led by Maurizio Sarri and Atalanta, under Gian Piero Gasperini, are also all exciting clubs with European or trophy ambitions, highlighting the competitive nature of the league.
Meanwhile, the likes of Monza, Salernitana, Empoli and Cagliari all might struggle this season - but are all good enough to trouble the top teams on their day.
Follow live updates from today’s game in the live blog below.
Fiorentina vs Empoli
Attempt missed. Francesco Caputo (Empoli) header from the left side of the six yard box misses to the right following a corner.
Fiorentina vs Empoli
Goal! Fiorentina 0, Empoli 1. Francesco Caputo (Empoli) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Alberto Grassi.
Fiorentina vs Empoli
Attempt missed. Lucas Martínez (Fiorentina) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by M'Bala Nzola with a headed pass following a set piece situation.
Fiorentina vs Empoli
Nicolás González (Fiorentina) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Fiorentina vs Empoli
Attempt saved. Alfred Duncan (Fiorentina) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Nicolás González.
Fiorentina vs Empoli
Attempt missed. Matteo Cancellieri (Empoli) left footed shot from the left side of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Francesco Caputo following a fast break.
Fiorentina vs Empoli
Attempt missed. Nicolás González (Fiorentina) left footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is too high.
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