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Serie A

Feb 8, 2015 at 2pm UK

Empoli
2-0
Cesena

Maccarone (30'), Signorelli (57')

FT(HT: 1-0)

Match Report

Football

Empoli earn vital win against Cesena

By Alex Meyers, Reporter | 08 February 2015

Massimo Maccarone and Franco Signorelli score in each half as Empoli claim a 2-0 win over Cesena to boost their hopes of Serie A survival.

Empoli have ended a nine-game winless run in Serie A by beating fellow strugglers Cesena 2-0 this afternoon.

Empoli FC players celebrate a goal scored by Massimo Maccarone during the Serie A match between Empoli FC and AC Cesena at Stadio Carlo Castellani on February 8, 2015 © Getty Images

Massimo Maccarone gave the hosts the lead on the half-hour mark when he collected Elseid Hysaj's pass inside the box, before turning and firing a low effort into the far corner.

They had a chance to double their advantage shortly after the break, but Manuel Pucciarelli saw his effort saved by the keeper.

However, Empoli did manage to score for the second time in the 57th minute when Franco Signorelli slotted in after being found by Mario Rui.

The hosts were then able to see out the rest of the match and claim a first win in the league since November.