Best moments and summary of Napoli's victory over Empoli on Matchday 32 of the regular season of Serie A 2025, in a game that the Neapolitans controlled from start to finish.
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Four more minutes are added at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Not much is happening on the pitch, and the match looks set to end like this. These are the last chances of the match to try to move the scoreboard forward.
Little from either team in this second half, and the scoreboard shows no signs of further changes. The visitors tried but failed to generate any dangerous chances and continued to have few direct shots on goal. Their opponents came closer to scoring and increasing their lead.
Desperate, Empoli begins to corner their opponent and put them in an awkward situation to score the goal that will bring them closer in the match and keep their hopes of staying in Serie A alive. The home side patiently waits for the right error to counterattack.
Napoli are now closer to a fourth, and the home side continues to press for the goal that will give them the lead, but the visitors avoid all danger, allowing the visitors to continue with just one shot on goal.
Both teams want more but aren't creating the chances they want, and the clock keeps ticking down toward the end of the match. The game remains with very few shots on goal; both teams try, but nothing happens.
Both teams are beginning to make adjustments to try to get back on track. The visitors are increasing their offensive prowess and are looking for a more aggressive tactical approach to score a goal.
The first-half trend continued, with the home side playing better and pressing for the lead. Napoli pushed forward, looking to create danger and take the lead, but the visitors began to retreat.
GGGOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAALLL!!! McTominay heads in his double to make it three for Napoli at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
GGGOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAALLL!!! Rolmelo Lukaku appears and defines in a good way for Napoli's second at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
It was all very close, but the game remained unchallenged. The home side was more motivated, looking to pull away on the scoreboard, score the first goal of the match, and move closer to victory and earn important points.
A good restart to the game, both teams are more motivated and want a goal. The score hasn't changed, and the game has quickly changed its pace. Despite remaining level, the home side looks the better side, and now Empoli is forced to go for the go-ahead goal.
The second half kicks off at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona with Napoli leading 1-0 to Empoli. Good emotions are on the cards at the close of this Serie A match. The date with the goal remains on hold.
Four more minutes have been added to the first half. Both teams put in a great effort to make the most of their last opportunities before the break. A strong finish to the first half is expected.
Very few chances for either team, the score hasn't budged, and both teams are looking to create more chances; a better match could be on the horizon. The scoreline looks difficult to change, and it looks like we'll go into the break with no further changes.
On top of that, the home side is looking for another goal before halftime to take the lead. The visitors are pushing their lines forward and looking to create more danger to spring a surprise and go into the break with a one or two-goal lead.
Napoli is better on the pitch. Remember, the home team is in second place in the league and is the favorite to take the win today and get into the fight for a title in an Italian football competition.
Both teams want more but aren't creating the chances they expected, and we're approaching halftime. The match remains with very few attempts on goal. Both teams try, but nothing much happens.
The visiting team now controls the ball and continues to push for the opening goal. This goal could change everything in the opening game for both teams and generate changes on the field to make the game more entertaining.
GGGOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAALLL!!! Powerful and crossed shot by McTominay to open the scoring at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
We remain without scoring opportunities, but both teams are pressing to get into the opponent's box. The home side controls the ball, but Empoli is firmly in control and ultimately prevents the danger.
We still have no scoring opportunities. The game is fought in midfield, but there are no breakthroughs. The fight continues in midfield, and neither team can reach the final third of the box. Napoli has better possession.
A great start to the match, with both teams looking for a goal in the opening minutes. Neither team dominates possession, and the battle rages in midfield for control of the ball and creates opportunities.
The matchday 32 of the 2024-2025 Serie A regular season between Napoli and Empoli kicks off at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Follow all the action of this great duel here on VAVEL.
We are just minutes away from the start of the match presentation and pre-match protocols for the 2025 Serie A matchday 32 between Napoli and Empoli at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
The Stadio Diego Armando Maradona is ready to host Napoli and Empoli for the 2025 Serie A regular season match. A win is needed to earn points and remain at the top of the table. The stadium is expected to be packed with tickets sold out before kickoff.
Simone Sozza will be the referee for this match between Napoli and Empoli, part of Matchday 32 of the 2025 Serie A regular season, which will take place at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
The 2025 Serie A season continues, and both teams are looking to earn important points to continue climbing the table for the 2024-2025 season. Both teams are among the league's best, and a win will be crucial to further boosting their standings for the championship.
The last time these teams met was in the 2024-2025 Serie A season, when Napoli won 3-0 at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Big win for the Napoli to get importan points in the fight to be the leaders.
Today we have a very interesting match between Napoli and Empoli, with both teams looking for a victory to continue their strong run in the 2024-2025 Serie A season and seek a place in the next round.
There's just under an hour until the match between Napoli and Empoli kicks off at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Both teams will be looking for victory. Who will get it this time? Follow our coverage on VAVEL.
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What time is the 2025 Serie A match between Napoli and Empoli?
Here's the kickoff time for the Napoli vs. Empoli match on April 14, 2025, in several countries:
Argentina: 3:45 PM ESPN+
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Brazil: 3:45 PM ESPN+
Chile: 3:45 PM ESPN+
Colombia: 1:45 PM ESPN+
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USA (ET): 2:45 PM ESPN+
Spain: 7:45 PM ESPN+
Mexico: 12:45 PM ESPN+
Paraguay: 3:45 PM ESPN+
Peru: 1:45 PM ESPN+
Uruguay: 3:45 PM ESPN+
Venezuela: 2:45 PM ESPN+
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This is the team's latest lineup: Devis Vรกsquez, Adrian Ismajli, Mattia Viti, Saba Goglichidze, Alberto Grassi, Faustino Anjorin, Jacopo Fazzini, Giuseppe Pezzella, Emmanuel Gyasi, Ola Solbakken and Lorenzo Colombo.
The Empoli winger is enjoying a great time with the team, becoming one of the team's key figures. He has played 35 matches this season, contributing 8 goals and 3 assists. His mission now is to leverage his skills and help Empoli remain among the top teams in the Italian first division and lead the team to safety. Niang will look to take advantage of this tournament to improve his performance and show his best, trying to keep the team and continue in the first division for another year.
Empoli continues its journey into the 2024-2025 Serie A season as one of the teams fighting to stay in the Italian league. This is one of the most traditional teams in the history of Italian football, and now they are looking to stay in the top flight and save their league. This season, the team hasn't been able to show the quality of its squad and finds itself struggling in mid-table. Empoli achieved survival against all odds and is now looking to put that previous season behind them. Empoli participates in Serie A and the Coppa Italia, so they are expected to have a healthy squad all season. Some interesting names in this group are Lorenzo Colombo, Emmanuel Ekong, Mattia De Sciglio, Alberto Grassi, Jacopo Fazzini, Tino Anjorin, and Devis Vรกsquez. These are players who have been well-prepared and will be pillars in all lines of the team. Their contribution will be fundamental to the squad's hopes for the upcoming football season. Empoli sits in eleventh place in the table with 24 points after four wins, 12 draws, and 15 losses.
This is the team's latest lineup: Pierluigi Gollini, Amir Rrahmani, Juan Jesus, Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Jens Ctrabajo, Stanislav Lobotka, Pasquale Mazzocchi, Alessio Zerbin, Giovanni Simeone, Romelu Lukaku and Matteo Politano.
The Napoli forward looks to continue being one of the team's key players. He's one of the team's offensive playmakers and comes into this match after a strong start to the season, placing himself among the team's top scorers and contributing to the team's offensive creation. The most important thing for him is for the club to begin to show greater consistency on the pitch and to better link up with players like David Neres to form a lethal forward line. He currently has 10 goals and 8 assists in 19 matches across all competitions.
Napoli will face Milan in another Serie A match. Napoli is in excellent form with a record of 19 wins, 8 draws, and 4 losses, placing them second in the Italian league with 65 points. Furthermore, the team made it to the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League, finishing second in Group C ahead of Braga and Union Berlin. This season, the team has a great roster of top players such as Romelu Lukaku, Matteo Politano, David Neres, Giacomo Raspadori, Scott McTominay, Giovanni Di Lorenzo, and Juan Jesรบs, the most notable. Napoli is competing in several tournaments, so they hope to have a healthy and strong squad throughout the regular season. The Gli Azurri participate in the Champions League, Coppa Italia, and Serie A, and their main objective is to showcase the great quality that led them to become Italian champions.
The Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, located in Naples, Italy, will host this clash between two teams looking to continue their strong run in the 2024-2025 Serie A season. This stadium has a capacity for 54,700 fans and was inaugurated in 1959.
Welcome to the live broadcast of the Napoli vs. Empoli match, corresponding to Matchday 33 of the 2025 Serie A. The match will take place at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, at 12:45 PM. My name is Carlos, and I'll be your host for this match. We'll be bringing you pre-match analysis, score updates, and live news here on VAVEL.
