🇮🇹   The Serie A Enilive match between Empoli and Monza on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at the Carlo Castellani Stadium ended in a stalemate. Although Empoli showcased a stronger performance than Monza, they couldn't secure the win. This match marks Monza's third Serie A season, starting with a 0-0 draw at Empoli, a venue where they had previously struggled, losing both of the last two seasons and failing to earn points on the opening day.

Monza had the first opportunity of the game in the 8th minute when former player Daniel Maldini made a run and fired a powerful shot that went wide. Empoli responded in the 12th minute with another ex-player, Colombo, who delivered a cross that Izzo expertly intercepted just before Esposito could take a shot. In the 24th minute, Pizzignacco made a fantastic save, leaping to deflect Pezzella's left-footed cross, preventing Gyasi from scoring.

In the 74th minute, Caldirola for Monza missed a close-range shot that went over the bar. Colombo nearly put Empoli ahead in the 76th minute with a brilliant display of skill, but ten minutes later, Solbakken's attempt was thwarted by the Monza goalkeeper, who continued to deny Empoli a goal.

By the way, Monza's coach, Alessandro Nesta, was not on the sidelines for this match due to a suspension, so Lorenzo Rubinacci took charge from the bench during the game against Empoli. In addition, Empoli Coach Roberto D'Aversa was also suspended for this game.

Looking ahead, Monza will host Genoa in their next match, while Empoli will travel to face Roma at the Olimpico Stadium.

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Serie A Week 1: Result Empoli 0 - 0 Monza