Empoli defeated Fiorentina in a Tuscan derby on Monday night at the Stadio Franchi in Florence, giving coach Aurelio Andreazzoli his second victory in five Serie A games. Etrit Berisha made an incredible stop on a Nico Gonzalez header to give La Viola a tempting early lead, while Lucas Martinez Quarta missed the crossbar with a well performed bicycle kick. It was only the start of a very trying evening for the Argentine center-back.
With his first goal of the year, Francesco Caputo gave the game its first score in minute 31. The skilled striker advanced into space behind Martinez Quarta while Alberto Grassi, sprinting down the right wing, watched. When the ball was received inside the box, the striker beat Pietro Terracciano with a chip shot. Before the half, Caputo scored his second goal as Fiorentina appeared to collapse.