Campeonato Italiano Juniores: Roma run out winners versus Empoli

Roma defeated Empoli, 3x5, on Sunday, on to matchday 2 of the Campeonato Italiano Juniores. To this matchday, Alessandro Birindelli's team came from a defeat, and Federico Guidi's team came from a win. Herculano Nabian was the main player.

Early in the game, Herculano Nabian opened the scoring for Empoli. After 8 minutes, forward doubled the lead for Alessandro Birindelli's team. With 11 minutes on the clock, Riccardo Pagano struck for Roma. After 21 minutes, Empoli increased their lead with a goal from Szymon Gaj. With 35 minutes on the clock, Dimitrios Keramitsis scored the second goal for Federico Guidi's team. Shortly before the interval, Giulio Misitano fired home for Roma.

After 52 minutes, Niccolò Pisilli struck for Federico Guidi's team. In the 58th minute, Riccardo Pagano scored the last goal of the match. With 82 minutes on the clock, Simone Ienco saw a red card after receiving his second yellow

After the result Roma are 3rd in the table, with 6 points, while Empoli sit 16th place, with 0 points. Next up, Federico Guidi's team will host Frosinone, whilst Alessandro Birindelli's team will play away against Juventus.