Ten-man Napoli beat Empoli 2-0 | Football News – Times of India
NEW DELHI: A goal by Victor Osimhen and an own goal by Empoli defender Ardian Ismajli helped 10-man Napoli beat Empoli 2-0 in Serie A on Saturday. With this win, Napoli have extended their lead over second-placed Inter Milan to a staggering 18 points.Napoli remain top of the standings on 65 points. Empoli are 12th on 28. Napoli dominated the clash from the outset and pushed mid-table Empoli enough to pressure Ismajli into opening the scoring with an own goal in the 17th minute.Osimhen made it 2-0 for Napoli just before the half-hour mark, tapping in a rebound from close range after Empoli keeper Guglielmo Vicario had parried a strike by Khvicha Kvaratskhelia right into the Nigerian's path.The visitors were left with 10 men in the 67th minute after defender Mario Rui received a direct re...