The attempt is thwarted. Georgios Kyriakopoulos of Monza takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's successfully blocked. The assist came from Stefano Sensi. Shot by Georgios Kyriakopoulos is blocked.

Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro from Monza has committed a foul.

A new offensive play unfolds as Luca Caldirola from Monza takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's expertly saved in the top left corner. Caldirola is now preparing for a free kick.

Ardian Ismajli of Empoli has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.

Adrian Ismajli from Empoli committed a foul.

The attempt is thwarted. Patrick Ciurria from Monza takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Stefano Sensi. Patrick Ciurria's shot is denied.

Dany Mota from Monza was awarded a free kick in the defensive area after being fouled by Saba Goglichidze.

Arvid Brorsson from Monza was awarded a free kick in the defensive area after being fouled by Emmanuel Gyasi.

Offside call against Monza. Samuele Birindelli is caught offside, and Dany Mota is also in an offside position.

Substitution for Empoli: Tyronne Ebuehi comes on to replace Jacopo Fazzini.

Missed opportunity! Stefano Sensi from Monza takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area following a free kick, but it narrowly misses the target. Sensi's attempt goes wide.

Tino Anjorin from Empoli committed a handball foul.

Substitution for Monza: Stefano Sensi replaces Alessandro Bianco.

Alessandro Bianco from Monza commits a foul.

Arvid Brorsson from Monza was awarded a free kick on the right side after being fouled by Lorenzo Colombo.

Substitution for Monza: Patrick Ciurria comes on to replace Kevin Zeroli. Patrick Ciurria is now on the field.

Substitution for Empoli: Tino Anjorin is coming on to replace Sebastiano Esposito. Faustino Anjorin enters the match.

The attempt is thwarted. Sebastiano Esposito from Empoli takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Jacopo Fazzini. Esposito's shot is denied.

Corner awarded to Empoli after a play by Luca Caldirola, who was responsible for conceding it. Now, Luca Caldirola will take the corner kick.

Missed opportunity for Monza! Andrea Carboni had a chance to score with a header from within the six-yard box, but it went just to the left of the goal. The assist came from Gianluca Caprari, who delivered a cross following a corner kick. Carboni's shot was off target.

Corner awarded to Monza after a foul by Jacopo Fazzini. Fazzini will take the corner kick.

The attempt on goal was thwarted. Dany Mota from Monza took a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it was blocked. The assist came from Keita Baldé, who delivered a cross. Dany Mota's shot was denied.

Alberto Grassi from Empoli has been awarded a free kick in an offensive position after being fouled by Dany Mota.

Samuele Birindelli from Monza commits a foul.

Semuel Pizzignacco has unfortunately scored an own goal for Monza. The score now stands at Monza 1, Empoli 3.

Another offensive play unfolds. Emmanuel Gyasi from Empoli takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it's expertly saved in the bottom right corner. The assist came from Sebastiano Esposito. Gyasi's attempt was on target.

The attempt is thwarted. Gianluca Caprari of Monza takes a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Keita Baldé. Caprari's shot is denied.

Corner awarded to Monza after Mattia Viti's defensive error. Gianluca Caprari will take the corner kick.

Ardian Ismajli from Empoli has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area after being fouled by Dany Mota.

Substitution for Monza: Luca Caldirola comes on to replace Tomás Palacios.

Substitution for Monza: Dany Mota comes on to replace Kevin Zeroli. Dany Mota enters the match.

Goal! Monza 1, Empoli 2. Mattia Viti scores for Empoli with a header from the middle of the box, finding the back of the net. The assist came from Liberato Cacace, who delivered a precise cross following a corner kick. Mattia Viti's goal is a well-placed header.

Corner awarded to Empoli after a foul by Samuele Birindelli. Samuele Birindelli will take the corner kick.

Gianluca Caprari of Monza commits a foul.

Goal! It's now Monza 1, Empoli 1. Lorenzo Colombo scores for Empoli with a left-footed shot from the middle of the box, finding the bottom left corner. The assist came from Jacopo Fazzini. What a strike by Colombo!

Lorenzo Colombo from Empoli strikes the crossbar with a left-footed shot taken from the left side of the penalty area, following an assist from Liberato Cacace. Colombo's attempt hits the woodwork.

Corner awarded to Empoli after a foul by Kevin Zeroli. Kevin Zeroli will take the corner kick.

The second half is underway with Monza leading Empoli 1-0.

Substitution for Empoli: Saba Goglichidze comes on to replace Luca Marianucci.

Substitution for Empoli: Lorenzo Colombo comes on to replace Liam Henderson.

Corner awarded to Empoli after a play by Arvid Brorsson. Brorsson will take the corner kick.

Missed opportunity! Gianluca Caprari from Monza takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's just off target. Gianluca Caprari's attempt goes wide.

Alessandro Bianco from Monza was awarded a free kick in the defensive area after being fouled by Alberto Grassi.

Offside call against Monza. Kevin Zeroli has been flagged for offside. Alessandro Bianco is also in an offside position.

Liam Henderson committed a foul on the field for Empoli.

A fresh offensive play unfolds as Andrea Carboni from Monza takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's expertly saved in the bottom right corner. Carboni's effort is on target.

Another offensive push is underway. Keita Baldé from Monza takes a right-footed shot from the middle of the box, but the goalkeeper makes a save right in the center of the goal. The assist was provided by Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro. Keita Baldé's shot was on target.

Offside call against Monza. Keita Baldé is caught in an offside position. Andrea Carboni is also flagged for offside.

Alessandro Bianco from Monza was awarded a free kick in the defensive area after being fouled by Emmanuel Gyasi.

Jacopo Fazzini from Empoli committed a foul.

Liam Henderson committed a foul against Empoli.

Goal! Monza takes the lead 1-0 against Empoli. Samuele Birindelli scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, placing it into the bottom right corner. The assist came from Gianluca Caprari, who set him up with a perfectly timed through ball during a quick counterattack. Samuele Birindelli finds the net!

Andrea Carboni of Monza was awarded a free kick in the defensive area after being fouled by Liberato Cacace.

Missed opportunity! Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro from Monza attempted a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went wide. The assist came from Gianluca Caprari. Akpa Akpro's shot was off target.

Luca Marianucci from Empoli takes a shot with his right foot from the center of the box, but it's blocked. The assist came from Liam Henderson, who delivered a cross. Marianucci's attempt is thwarted.

Corner awarded to Empoli after a deflection off Samuele Birindelli. Samuele Birindelli will take the corner kick.

Adrian Ismajli from Empoli committed a foul.

Kevin Zeroli from Monza commits a foul.

Liam Henderson commits a foul against Empoli.

Missed opportunity. Liam Henderson from Empoli attempted a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sailed high and to the right of the goal. The assist came from Sebastiano Esposito. Henderson's shot went off target.

Emmanuel Gyasi from Empoli committed a foul.

Alessandro Bianco from Monza was awarded a free kick in the defensive area after being fouled by Liam Henderson.

Missed opportunity! Liberato Cacace from Empoli had a close-range effort but couldn't find the target.

Another offensive push from Empoli. Jacopo Fazzini takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's expertly saved in the top right corner. The assist came from Sebastiano Esposito. Fazzini's shot was on target.

Alessandro Bianco from Monza was awarded a free kick in the defensive area after being fouled by Sebastiano Esposito.

Offside call against Empoli. Jacopo Fazzini has been flagged for being offside. Luca Marianucci also in an offside position.

Gianluca Caprari of Monza has committed a handball foul.

The first half is underway...

The teams have been revealed, and the players are currently going through their warm-up routines.

That's it! The match has concluded with a final score of Monza 1, Empoli 3.

The second half has concluded with the final score: Monza 1, Empoli 3.

Tino Anjorin of Empoli has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.

Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro from Monza committed a foul.

Corner awarded to Empoli after a deflection off Samuele Birindelli.

Substitution for Monza: Patrick Ciurria replaces Keita Baldé.

The fourth official has indicated that there will be three minutes of stoppage time.

Saba Goglichidze from Empoli has been awarded a free kick on the right side of the field.

Substitution for Monza: Andrea Petagna comes on to replace Keita Baldé.

Gianluca Caprari from Monza committed a foul.

Dany Mota from Monza attempts a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area, but it's deflected away.

Corner kick awarded to Empoli after a foul by Andrea Carboni.

Emmanuel Gyasi from Empoli committed a foul.

The first half has concluded with Monza leading Empoli 1-0.

Tomás Palacios from Monza has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.

Missed opportunity! Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro from Monza took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area.

The fourth official has indicated that there will be one minute of stoppage time.

The opening half is underway.