Empoli Stuns Torino in Thrilling 3-2 Victory
Late Goal Secures Crucial Win in Relegation Battle
Highlights and Key Moments from Serie A Clash
In a nail-biting encounter at the Stadio Carlo Castellani, Empoli emerged victorious over Torino with a dramatic 3-2 triumph. The win provided a significant boost to Empoli's survival hopes in Serie A, while Torino's relegation worries intensified.
The match burst into life in the second half, with Empoli taking an early lead through a stunning strike from Tommaso Baldanzi. Torino responded strongly, equalizing through a header from Nemanja Radonjić. Empoli regained the lead courtesy of Francesco Caputo's clinical finish, but Torino fought back again as Duvan Zapata nodded home a corner in the 90th minute.
Just when it seemed Torino had snatched a point, Empoli had the final say. In the 93rd minute, Samuele Ricci's cross found Baldanzi, who coolly slotted the ball past Torino goalkeeper Etrit Berisha. The late goal sparked wild celebrations among the Empoli faithful and dealt a major blow to Torino's survival hopes.
The victory lifts Empoli to 16th place in the Serie A standings with 28 points, moving them six points clear of the relegation zone. Torino, meanwhile, remains in 19th place with just 21 points, seven points adrift of safety with seven matches remaining.
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