Lecce and Empoli Trade Goals

Match Ends in a 1-1 Draw

Lecce and Empoli played out a 1-1 draw in Serie A on Sunday, with both teams sharing the points at the Stadio Via del Mare.

Lecce took the lead in the 25th minute through Federico Di Francesco, who fired home from close range after good work from Gabriel Strefezza down the right flank.

However, Empoli leveled the scores just before half-time through Liam Henderson, who converted from the penalty spot after being brought down by Lecce goalkeeper Wladimiro Falcone.

Tight Second Half

The second half was a tight affair, with both teams having chances to win the game.

Lecce came close to taking the lead again in the 65th minute, but Strefezza's effort was well saved by Empoli goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario.

Empoli had a great chance to win the game in the 85th minute, but substitute Andrea Pinamonti fired wide from a good position.

Points Shared

In the end, the points were shared, with both teams having to settle for a draw.

Lecce remain in 15th place in the Serie A table, while Empoli are now 14th.