1' The first-half is in progress. Empoli get the game underway.
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Spezia awarded a throw-in in their own half.
Spezia awarded a throw-in in their own half. 2' In the minute 2, In La Spezia Spezia attack through Arkadiusz Reca. The finish is off target, however.
In the minute 2, In La Spezia Spezia attack through Arkadiusz Reca. The finish is off target, however. 2' Daniele Chiffi awards Empoli a goal kick.
3' Throw-in Empoli.
4' In the minute 4, Emmanuel Gyasi is booked for the home team.
5' Corner awarded to Empoli.
5' Ball safe as Spezia is awarded a throw-in in their half.
Ball safe as Spezia is awarded a throw-in in their half. 6' In the minute 6, Empoli have a dangerous throw-in.
6' Throw-in for Spezia at Stadio Alberto Picco.
Throw-in for Spezia at Stadio Alberto Picco. 7' Throw-in for Empoli in the half of Spezia.
Throw-in for Empoli in the half of Spezia. 9' In the minute 9, It's a goal kick for the away team in La Spezia.
In the minute 9, It's a goal kick for the away team in La Spezia. 10' Spezia have been awarded a corner by Daniele Chiffi.
Spezia have been awarded a corner by Daniele Chiffi. 12' Spezia are too eager and fall into an offside trap.
Spezia are too eager and fall into an offside trap. 14' In the minute 14, Daniele Chiffi awards the home team a throw-in.
14' Daniele Chiffi signals a free kick to Spezia.
Daniele Chiffi signals a free kick to Spezia. 14' Liam Henderson (Empoli) has received a first yellow card.
15' In the minute 15, In La Spezia a free kick has been awarded the away team.
In the minute 15, In La Spezia a free kick has been awarded the away team. 16' Daniele Chiffi signals a throw-in for Empoli, close to Spezia's area.
Daniele Chiffi signals a throw-in for Empoli, close to Spezia's area. 17' Can Empoli capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Spezia's half?
Can Empoli capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Spezia's half? 17' In the minute 17, Can Empoli get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Spezia's half?
In the minute 17, Can Empoli get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Spezia's half? 18' Throw-in for Empoli close to the penalty box.
18' Spezia awarded a free kick in their own half.
Spezia awarded a free kick in their own half. 19' In the minute 19, In La Spezia Empoli drive forward through Mattia Destro. His shot is on target but it's saved.
In the minute 19, In La Spezia Empoli drive forward through Mattia Destro. His shot is on target but it's saved. 19' Daniele Chiffi signals a Spezia throw-in in Empoli's half.
Daniele Chiffi signals a Spezia throw-in in Empoli's half. 20' Throw-in for Empoli in their own half.
20' In the minute 20, Throw-in high up the field for Spezia in La Spezia.
In the minute 20, Throw-in high up the field for Spezia in La Spezia. 21' Mehdi Bourabia (Spezia) is given an opening but the shot is blocked by a defender.
Mehdi Bourabia (Spezia) is given an opening but the shot is blocked by a defender. 21' Empoli are pushing forward but Mattia Destro's finish is wide of the goal.
21' In the minute 21, Ball goes out of play for a Spezia goal kick.
In the minute 21, Ball goes out of play for a Spezia goal kick. 22' Kevin Agudelo for Spezia gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.
Kevin Agudelo for Spezia gets in a strike but fails to hit the target. 22' Empoli have a goal kick.
23' In the minute 23, Empoli's Nedim Bajrami breaks free at Stadio Alberto Picco. But the strike goes wide of the post.
23' Goal kick for Spezia at Stadio Alberto Picco.
Goal kick for Spezia at Stadio Alberto Picco. 23' Spezia to take a throw-in in Empoli territory.
Spezia to take a throw-in in Empoli territory. 24' In the minute 24, A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.
26' Throw-in Spezia.
Throw-in Spezia. 26' Free kick Empoli.
27' In the minute 27, Daniele Chiffi signals a free kick to Spezia in their own half.
In the minute 27, Daniele Chiffi signals a free kick to Spezia in their own half. 28' Throw-in for Empoli at Stadio Alberto Picco.
28' Ball safe as Empoli is awarded a throw-in in their half.
28' In the minute 28, Empoli to take a throw-in in Spezia territory.
In the minute 28, Empoli to take a throw-in in Spezia territory. 29' Empoli will need to be alert as they defend a dangerous free kick from Spezia.
Empoli will need to be alert as they defend a dangerous free kick from Spezia. 30' Daniele Verde (Spezia) goes for goal but the shot is blocked by an alert defence.
Daniele Verde (Spezia) goes for goal but the shot is blocked by an alert defence. 30' In the minute 30, Corner awarded to Spezia.
In the minute 30, Corner awarded to Spezia. 31' Empoli's Sam Lammers gets in a shot but it is blocked by a Spezia defender.
Empoli's Sam Lammers gets in a shot but it is blocked by a Spezia defender. 31' Empoli have been awarded a corner by Daniele Chiffi.
32' In the minute 32, Empoli push upfield and Sam Lammers gets his head to the ball. The attempt is cleared by an alert Spezia defence.
In the minute 32, Empoli push upfield and Sam Lammers gets his head to the ball. The attempt is cleared by an alert Spezia defence. 34' Spezia have been awarded a corner by Daniele Chiffi.
Spezia have been awarded a corner by Daniele Chiffi. 34' Spezia attack but Mattia Caldara's header doesn't find the target.
Spezia attack but Mattia Caldara's header doesn't find the target. 34' In the minute 34, Goal kick for Empoli at Stadio Alberto Picco.
34' Free kick for Empoli in the half of Spezia.
Free kick for Empoli in the half of Spezia. 35' Liam Henderson for Empoli drives towards goal at Stadio Alberto Picco. But the finish is unsuccessful.
36' In the minute 36, M'bala Nzola is on target to give Spezia a 1-0 advantage.
In the minute 36, M'bala Nzola is on target to give Spezia a 1-0 advantage. 36' Simone Bastoni instrumental with a fine assist.
38' Daniele Chiffi awards the home team a throw-in.
38' In the minute 38, Throw-in for Spezia in the half of Empoli.
In the minute 38, Throw-in for Spezia in the half of Empoli. 39' Free kick for Empoli in their own half.
39' Arkadiusz Reca of Spezia smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.
Arkadiusz Reca of Spezia smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though. 40' In the minute 40, Corner awarded to Spezia.
In the minute 40, Corner awarded to Spezia. 40' Empoli awarded a free kick in their own half.
41' Daniele Chiffi signals a Spezia throw-in in Empoli's half.
Daniele Chiffi signals a Spezia throw-in in Empoli's half. 42' In the minute 42, Daniele Chiffi signals a free kick to Empoli in their own half.
43' Empoli's Mattia Destro gets his shot away but it misses the target.
43' Ball goes out of play for a Spezia goal kick.
Ball goes out of play for a Spezia goal kick. 45' In the minute 45, Can Empoli get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Spezia's half?
In the minute 45, Can Empoli get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Spezia's half? 45' In La Spezia a free kick has been awarded the away team.
In La Spezia a free kick has been awarded the away team. 45' + 1 At Stadio Alberto Picco the fourth official shows that 1 minutes will be added to the 1st half.
45' + 1 In the minute 45, Free kick for Spezia in their own half.
In the minute 45, Free kick for Spezia in their own half. 45' + 2 In La Spezia, Spezia push forward quickly but are pulled up for offside.
In La Spezia, Spezia push forward quickly but are pulled up for offside. 45' The whistle has gone to end the first-half.
46' In the minute 46, The ref has blown to start the second-half. Spezia kick-off.
In the minute 46, The ref has blown to start the second-half. Spezia kick-off. 46' A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.
46' Empoli awarded a throw-in in their own half.
46' In the minute 46, Throw-in for Empoli in their own half.
46' Empoli needs to be cautious. Spezia have an attacking throw-in.
Empoli needs to be cautious. Spezia have an attacking throw-in. 48' Empoli pushes forward through Liam Henderson, whose finish on goal is saved.
48' In the minute 48, Corner awarded to Empoli.
49' Empoli drive upfield and Petar Stojanovic gets in a shot. The strike is blocked by a Spezia defender.
Empoli drive upfield and Petar Stojanovic gets in a shot. The strike is blocked by a Spezia defender. 49' Daniele Chiffi awards the home team a throw-in.
50' In the minute 50, Daniele Chiffi signals a Empoli throw-in in Spezia's half.
In the minute 50, Daniele Chiffi signals a Empoli throw-in in Spezia's half. 50' Throw-in for Empoli in the half of Spezia.
Throw-in for Empoli in the half of Spezia. 51' Throw-in Spezia.
Throw-in Spezia. 53' In the minute 53, Spezia have been awarded a corner by Daniele Chiffi.
In the minute 53, Spezia have been awarded a corner by Daniele Chiffi. 53' Spezia are coming forward and Simone Bastoni gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.
Spezia are coming forward and Simone Bastoni gets in a strike, it misses the target, however. 53' Daniele Chiffi awards Empoli a goal kick.
54' In the minute 54, Nicolo Cambiaghi is replacing Liam Henderson for the away team.
56' Empoli have been awarded a corner by Daniele Chiffi.
56' Spezia have a goal kick.
Spezia have a goal kick. 57' In the minute 57, Empoli's Mattia Destro is whistled for offside at Stadio Alberto Picco.
59' Empoli drives forward and Sam Lammers gets in a shot. Without netting, however.
60' Daniele Chiffi signals a free kick to Empoli.
60' In the minute 60, Arkadiusz Reca (Spezia) has received a yellow card from Daniele Chiffi.
In the minute 60, Arkadiusz Reca (Spezia) has received a yellow card from Daniele Chiffi. 61' Albin Ekdal is on a sub for Daniele Verde for Spezia.
Albin Ekdal is on a sub for Daniele Verde for Spezia. 62' Empoli's Nedim Bajrami misses with an attempt on goal.
62' In the minute 62, Daniele Chiffi awards Spezia a goal kick.
In the minute 62, Daniele Chiffi awards Spezia a goal kick. 63' Corner awarded to Spezia.
Corner awarded to Spezia. 64' Kevin Agudelo for Spezia gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.
Kevin Agudelo for Spezia gets in a strike but fails to hit the target. 64' In the minute 64, Empoli have a goal kick.
65' Free kick Spezia.
Free kick Spezia. 66' Daniele Chiffi blows against Spezia's Emmanuel Gyasi for offside.
Daniele Chiffi blows against Spezia's Emmanuel Gyasi for offside. 66' In the minute 66, Empoli push forward at Stadio Alberto Picco and Sam Lammers gets in a strike. This is blocked, however, by a determined Spezia defence.
In the minute 66, Empoli push forward at Stadio Alberto Picco and Sam Lammers gets in a strike. This is blocked, however, by a determined Spezia defence. 67' Daniele Chiffi signals a throw-in for Empoli, close to Spezia's area.
Daniele Chiffi signals a throw-in for Empoli, close to Spezia's area. 67' Can Empoli get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Spezia's half?
Can Empoli get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Spezia's half? 67' In the minute 67, Free kick for Empoli in their own half.
69' Empoli have a dangerous throw-in.
69' Throw-in high up the field for Empoli in La Spezia.
Throw-in high up the field for Empoli in La Spezia. 70' In the minute 70, Throw-in for Empoli close to the penalty box.
71' Kevin Agudelo of Spezia gets in a strike, but is off target.
Kevin Agudelo of Spezia gets in a strike, but is off target. 71' It's a goal kick for the away team in La Spezia.
It's a goal kick for the away team in La Spezia. 72' In the minute 72, Free kick for Empoli in the half of Spezia.
In the minute 72, Free kick for Empoli in the half of Spezia. 72' Empoli make their second substitution with Martin Satriano replacing Mattia Destro.
73' Nicolo Cambiaghi (Empoli) gets in a strike but the shot is blocked by a defender.
73' In the minute 73, Fabiano Parisi (Empoli) is given an opening but the shot is blocked by a defender.
73' Mehdi Bourabia gets his shot on target but fails to score for Spezia.
Mehdi Bourabia gets his shot on target but fails to score for Spezia. 74' Spezia needs to be cautious. Empoli have an attacking throw-in.
Spezia needs to be cautious. Empoli have an attacking throw-in. 75' In the minute 75, Ball safe as Spezia is awarded a throw-in in their half.
In the minute 75, Ball safe as Spezia is awarded a throw-in in their half. 76' The home team replace Emmanuel Gyasi with David Strelec.
76' Luca Gotti (Spezia) is making a third substitution, with Emil Holm replacing Arkadiusz Reca.
Luca Gotti (Spezia) is making a third substitution, with Emil Holm replacing Arkadiusz Reca.