After 20 winless matches, the Tuscan side finally grabs three points. Parma still not safe
A golden victory: Empoli rises again at the Castellani
Empoli ends a nightmarish 20-match winless streak with a crucial 2-1 win over Parma, boosting their survival hopes. The Tuscans now climb to 28 points, leaving the second-to-last place behind. Parma, stuck at 32, still needs to secure mathematical safety.
Early goal lights up the stadium
The match exploded into life in the 11th minute: off a well-delivered corner by Henderson, Fazzini unleashed a powerful shot that left Suzuki no chance. Parma tried to bounce back—Pellegrino went close with a header—but things got worse at the 31st minute when Valenti was sent off after receiving a second yellow card.
Chaotic equalizer and a proud reaction
Despite being down to 10 men, Parma equalized in the 73rd minute thanks to a bizarre play: Djuric headed the ball, and Bonny’s failed clearance ended up deceiving his own keeper Vasquez. But Empoli wouldn’t give up. Fueled by their home crowd, they pushed forward and found the winner in the 86th minute thanks to a cool finish by Anjorin.
The relegation battle heats up
This result breathes new life into Empoli’s season, turning what looked like a hopeless campaign into a possible escape mission. As for Parma, they will have to wait a little longer before celebrating survival.
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