Substitute Ishak Belfodil struck a 73rd-minute equaliser as bottom-side Parma denied Empoli a come-from-behind victory in Sunday's 2-2 draw in Tuscany. Francesco Lodi put Parma ahead in the 19th minute but goals from Massimo Maccarone and Lorenzo Tonelli gave Empoli a 2-1 half-time lead. Belfodil then scored against the run of play for his first goal in Serie A since May 2013 to silence the cr...Full Story »

Empoli are riding a hot streak with just two defeats in their last 15 games heading into Sunday's home match against Genoa. The Tuscan outfit held Palermo to a goalless result in Sicily last time out to extend their unbeaten run to five games. The outcome at La Favorita lifted Empoli to 14th place in the Serie A table, eight points clear of the drop zone. Despite their good run of form, Empol...Full Story »