Empoli edges away from Serie A drop zone with win

Posted November 11, 2022 6:00 am

The Associated Press

Empoli's Nicolo Cambiaghi celebrates scoring during the Serie A soccer match between Empoli and Cremonese at Castellani Stadium. Empoli, Italy, Friday Nov. 11, 2022. (Marco Bucco/LaPresse via AP) The Associated Press

EMPOLI, Italy (AP) - Empoli inched further away from the drop zone after beating relegation-threatened Cremonese 2-0 in Serie A on Friday.

Empoli moved 10 points above 18th-placed Cremonese, which remained three points from safety.

After an even first half, Empoli forward NicolÃƒ² Cambiaghi came off the bench and had an immediate impact, scoring 16 seconds after the restart.

He managed to get to the ball in a skirmish of players on the edge of the area and placed a low shot into the bottom left corner.

Cambiaghi almost doubled his tally late on but Cremonese goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi brilliantly kept out his effort from point-blank range. However, Fabiano Parisi headed in a rebound from practically on the goalline with two minutes remaining.

Empoli 'keeper Guglielmo Vicario pulled off fantastic saves and both sides also hit the woodwork late on.

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Empoli's Nicolo Cambiaghi celebrates scoring with teammates during the Serie A soccer match between Empoli and Cremonese at Castellani Stadium. Empoli, Italy, Friday Nov. 11, 2022. (Marco Bucco/LaPresse via AP) The Associated Press

Empoli's Fabiano Parisi celebrates scoring during the Serie A soccer match between Empoli and Cremonese at Castellani Stadium. Empoli, Italy, Friday Nov. 11, 2022. (Marco Bucco/LaPresse via AP) The Associated Press

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