Story ProgressBack to home
Empoli Defeat Bologna, Secure Fourth Consecutive Win in Serie A
Empoli secured their fourth consecutive win in the Serie A by defeating Bologna 3-2 in their final match before the winter break.
Massimo Maccarone helped Empoli to their fourth consecutive win in the Serie A by defeating Bologna 3-2© AFP
Empoli recorded a fourth successive Serie A win for the first time as it beat Bologna 3-2 on Saturday in its final match before the winter break. (Latest Football News)
Massimo Maccarone headed in the winner three minutes into the second half.
It was his second goal of the match after making it 2-1 three minutes before the break, volleying in Piotr Zielinski's chipped pass. The forward celebrated in unusual style, racing to the stands to take a sip from a friend's beer.
Listen to the latest songs, only on JioSaavn.com
In-form striker Mattia Destro leveled on the stroke of halftime, beating the offside trap to control Adam Masina's ball over the top.
Franco Brienza leveled from a free kick 12 minutes after Manuel Pucciarelli's shot was deflected in off Luca Rossettini for Empoli's opener.
Topics mentioned in this article
Empoli
Football
Get the Latest Cricket Updates, Check Bangadesh Tour of India 2024, Schedule, Results and News Updates at NDTV Sports. Like Us On Facebook Or Follow Us On Twitter For More Sports Updates. You Can Also Download The NDTV Cricket App For Android Or iOS.