Empoli Scores Surprise 2-0 Win Over Fiorentina in Serie A Match

Victory Lifts Empoli Out of Relegation Zone as Fiorentina Misses Chance to Break Club Record, Stays Five Points Behind Serie A Leaders Inter Milan

Empoli managed a surprising 2-0 victory over Fiorentina in Monday's Serie A match, with standout performances from Francesco Caputo and Emmanuel Gyasi who scored the winning goals.
Fiorentina's defeat means they stay five points behind Serie A leaders Inter Milan, despite creating 18 chances in the game compared to Empoli's seven.
Fiorentina coach Vincenzo Italiano expressed regret over missing out on a club record; a win would have marked their highest point tally in the first nine games of the three points for a win era.
Empoli's win has elevated them from the relegation zone to the 17th position with seven points, marking their second win in nine games.
Next, Empoli will host sixth-placed Atalanta, and Fiorentina will travel to ninth-positioned Lazio for their upcoming games.