Napoli v Empoli LIVE - League leaders Napoli ahead as they build on dream start to stretch Serie A advantage
- H. Lozano(69' PEN)
- P. Zielinski(88')
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MATCH REPORT - NAPOLI WILL BE TOP OF THE TREE AT CHRISTMAS
FULL TIME
Napoli win again! It ends 2-0 as Napoli go nine points clear and guarantee their spot at the top of the table for Christmas!
FOUR MINUTES OF ADDED TIME
We're into added time at the end of the second half.
DEMME ALSO INTRODUCED
On
D. Demme
Off
S. Lobotka
DOUBLE CHANGE FOR NAPOLI
On
G. Simeone
Off
V. Osimhen
GOAL! NAPOLI 2-0 EMPOLI (ZIELINSKI)
Game over! Another substitute scores, former Empoli player Zielinski produces an exquisite finish to volley home a Lozano cross and double Napoli's lead!
Goal
P. Zielinski
EMPOLI SUBSTITUTION
On
E. Ekong
Off
R. Marin
OSTIGARD TAKES A HIT
After a short stoppage in play, he gets to his feet to continue.
OFF THE LINE!
Empoli are on the ropes! Alberto Grassi hooks away a Osimhen header.
HENDERSON ALSO ON
On
L. Henderson
Off
T. Baldanzi
DOUBLE CHANGE FOR EMPOLI
On
A. Grassi
Off
F. Bandinelli
RED CARD EMPOLI!
Oh dear! Luperto - on loan from Napoli - is sent off for a second yellow card! It's all gone downhill in a matter of minutes for Empoli.
Red card
S. Luperto
NAPOLI PUSHING FOR A SECOND
Empoli bravely block two Napoli efforts as the host's raise the tempo!
GOAL! NAPOLI 1-0 EMPOLI (LOZANO)
Five minutes from coming off the bench, Lozano scores from the spot! It's his third goal as a substitute this season, what an impact!
Penalty
H. Lozano
CHECK COMPLETE, REMAINS A PENALTY
Lozano over the ball...
PENALTY NAPOLI!
Osimhen is caught in the box by Razvan Marin and the referee points to the spot! It will be checked by VAR.
ZIELINSKI THE THIRD PLAYER INTRODUCED
On
P. Zielinski
Off
T. N'Dombele
ELMAS IS ALSO COMING ON
On
E. Elmas
Off
M. Politano
TIME FOR NAPOLI TO MAKE SOME ALTERATIONS
It will be a triple change.
On
H. Lozano
Off
G. Raspadori
OSIMHEN HEADS OVER!
It's a good chance by his standards! He rises higher than anyone else and heads over a cross from the free-kick out wide.