Rome, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) -- The Italian Football League played the first match of the 12th round on the 5th, Empoli drew 2-2 at home to Genoa, and Bianchi scored a goal for the visiting team.
Genoa took the lead early in the match with a penalty. In the 12th minute, Empoli player Fiamozzi sent a handball inside the penalty area and Criscito scored a penalty for Genoa. Since then, the two sides have continued to face each other fiercely, but until the end of the first half, there were no more goals on the field.
In the 59th minute, Empoli coach Andreazzoli made three consecutive substitutions, and the effect was immediate. In the 61st minute, substitute Zhurkovsky broke into the box on the right and sent a return pass, Di Francisco exploded into the goal and Empoli equalised. Just nine minutes later, Empoli was out of the way, and Zhurkovsky made another contribution, receiving an assist from Parrisi just outside the box and scoring an unexpected long-range shot.
Genoa's chagrin was palpable, with more fouls on the pitch, but their substitution adjustments were also effective. In the 88th minute, Bianchi, who came on as a substitute, received a clever assist from teammate Kecedo and pushed a shot inside the box to score a goal. In the end, the two sides drew 2-2, each taking away one point.
Source: Xinhua Net