Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Catanzaro (5th, 59 pts) held an 18-point advantage over Empoli (15th, 41 pts). Catanzaro had been under-performing their position — 13th on five-round form against 5th in the table.
Catanzaro carried a 6-game unbeaten run into this, having scored in 7 consecutive games. Empoli were winless in 9, having scored in 6 consecutive games. Over the last five, Catanzaro had taken 11 of 15 points to Empoli's 3.
Goal scorers
Catanzaro: Filippo Pittarello (56'), Filippo Pittarello (63'), Tommaso Cassandro (73') · Empoli: Marco Nasti (15'), Salvatore Elia (1')
Key stats
Possession: Catanzaro 64% · Empoli 36% · Total shots: 16-5 · On target: 6-2 · Corners: 9-1