Empoli, Italy, ITA — Mantova took a two-goal lead into halftime but could not hold on, as Empoli rallied with two second-half goals to earn a 2-2 draw in Italian Serie B at Stadio Carlo Castellani - Computer Gross Arena.
Mantova
2 - 2
Empoli
SAVES
5 3
GOALS:- 21' Davide Bragantini - Mantova- 37' Stefano Cella - Mantova- 50' Steven Shpendi - Empoli- 84' Edoardo Saporiti - Empoli
STANDOUT PLAYERS:- Empoli: Steven Shpendi - Pulled one back early in the second half to spark the comeback- Mantova: Davide Bragantini - Opened the scoring and helped Mantova build a two-goal advantage
KEY STAT: Mantova scored both of their goals before halftime, only to concede twice after the break as Empoli outscored them 2-0 in the second half.