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Thank you all.

Thank you all for joining us in this intense duel with an exciting ending, it has been a pleasure to be with all of you. See you all again!

December 9, 2022 9:20 AM ET
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END OF THE MATCH: TIE AT ONE

 

December 9, 2022 9:20 AM ET
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82'

Final stretch of the match with both teams looking to go for the win in this friendly 

December 9, 2022 9:10 AM ET
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76'

Empoli's long ball, but Sarkic was very attentive to clear the ball;

December 9, 2022 9:05 AM ET
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70'

Wolves' second almost came, Jiménez chested down Hodge who shot narrowly wide.

December 9, 2022 8:57 AM ET
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66'

Triple change in the English team: Raul Jimenez, Daniel Podence and Connor Ronan, replacing Raul Jimenez, Daniel Podence and Connor Ronan.

December 9, 2022 8:54 AM ET
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58'

Diego Costa left the ball to Ait Nouri who tried his shot, but the ball hit a defender and was blocked by the goalkeeper;
 

December 9, 2022 8:46 AM ET
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Also double change at Wolves

Bueno and Collins leave, leaving Ait-Nouri and Toti to take their place.

December 9, 2022 8:43 AM ET
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Changes at Empoli

Akpa Akpro, Marin, Fazzini and Bajrami replace Bandinelli, Grassi, Henderson and Baldanzi.

December 9, 2022 8:42 AM ET
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THE SECOND PART BEGAN

The second 45 minutes start 
 

December 9, 2022 8:39 AM ET
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END OF THE FIRST PART

 

December 9, 2022 8:21 AM ET
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45'

The last of the first half went to the Italians after a cross was cleared by the Wolves backline;

December 9, 2022 8:19 AM ET
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37'

Adama Traore's cross to Diego Costa, but the center forward made a foul in attack when he was about to finish off

December 9, 2022 8:11 AM ET
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33'

Empoli almost equalized when Henderson's free-kick hit the wall and crashed into the crossbar;

December 9, 2022 8:09 AM ET
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30'

Semedo's deflected shot from outside the area;

December 9, 2022 8:04 AM ET
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GOOOOOAALL

Hugo Bueno chased the ball inside the area and with a tight shot sent the ball into the back of the net to put the English team ahead;

December 9, 2022 8:01 AM ET
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17'

The game continues with Wolves pressing high up the pitch, but no one is getting possession;

December 9, 2022 7:51 AM ET
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8'

Guedes' shot crashed against the barrier, the rebound fell to Semedo, who sent the ball over the goal.
 

December 9, 2022 7:42 AM ET
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4'

A cross from the right flank was not finished by any Wolves player;

December 9, 2022 7:38 AM ET
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THE MATCH BEGAN

The ball is rolling for the match between Empoli and Wolves 
 

December 9, 2022 7:36 AM ET
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All set

The players are ready in the locker room just minutes before the start of the match;

December 9, 2022 7:29 AM ET
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XI Wolves

The substitution of Mexican Raúl Jímenez stands out, in his place Diego Costa  plays again;

Photo: Wolves
Photo: Wolves

December 9, 2022 7:24 AM ET
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XI Empoli

Ujkani; Stojanovic, Ismajli, Luperto, Parisi; Henderson, Grassi, Bandinelli; Bajrami, Cambiaghi, Satriano

December 9, 2022 7:19 AM ET
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LATEST NEWS

Empoli has finally announced that the match will start half an hour later than scheduled, here is the announcement 

 

December 9, 2022 7:14 AM ET
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How the end of the year will be for Wolves

Five games left for Wolves before the end of the year:

Empoli vs Wolves Dec. 9: Friendly Game

Cádiz vs Wolves December 14: Friendly Match

Wolves vs Gillingham December 20: EFL Carabao Cup

Everton vs Wolves December 26: Premier League

Wolves vs Manchester United December. 31: Premier League

December 9, 2022 7:09 AM ET
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Empoli's scheduled friendlies

The Italian side will end the year playing several friendlies, in addition to today's against Wolves, the following are:

December 16 vs Monaco

December 23 vs Sassuolo 

December 9, 2022 7:04 AM ET
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Lopetegui makes his debut

The former Porto, Sevilla, Real Madrid and Selección Española coach will make his debut as Wolves coach today 

Photo: Getty Images
Photo: Getty Images


 

December 9, 2022 6:59 AM ET
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1 hour

In 1 hour it will start The match between Empoli and Wolves, both the preview and the minute-by-minute, will be available on the Internet. follow here in VAVEL 

December 9, 2022 6:54 AM ET
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Stay tuned to follow the Empoli vs Wolves game

In a few moments we will share with you the starting rosters for Empoli vs Wolves as well as the latest information from the Campo la Quinta. Don't miss any details of the match with VAVEL's up-to-the-minute online coverage.

December 9, 2022 6:49 AM ET
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How to watch the Empoli vs Wolves?

If you want to watch the match Empoli vs Wolves you can follow the game on TV on Wolves TV

If you want to watch it on the internet,VAVEL;is your best option.

December 9, 2022 6:44 AM ET
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What time is the match Empoli vs Wolves in Friendly Match?

This is the time the match starts in several countries: Argentina: 6:00 AM

Bolivia: 5:00 AM

Brazil: 6:00 AM

Chile: 5:00 AM

Colombia: 4:00 AM

Ecuador: 4:00 AM

USA (ET): 7:00 AM

Spain: 1:00 PM

Mexico: 6:00 AM

Paraguay: 7:00 AM

Peru: 7:00 AM

Uruguay: 8:00 AM

Venezuela: 7:00 AM

England: 12:00 AM

Australia : 21:00 AM

India: 16:30 AM

December 9, 2022 6:39 AM ET
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Player to watch at Wolves

After the absence of Wolves' top scorer, Ruben Neves who is playing the World Cup with the Portugal National Team, Daniel Podence stands out with two goals. The Portugal striker scored his last goal on October 3 to give his team the victory against Southampton;

Photo: Getty Images
Photo: Getty Images

December 9, 2022 6:34 AM ET
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Player to watch at Empoli

Filippo Bandinelli has scored two goals this season in Serie A, equaling last season's records. The 31-year-old midfielder has not scored since September.

Photo: Getty Images
Photo: Getty Images

December 9, 2022 6:29 AM ET
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How are Wolves coming along?

Wolves were defeated in their last game against Premier League leaders Arsenal. They have now gone five consecutive matches in the English league without a win. Right now they are at the bottom of the Premier League with 10 points and four points away from the relegation zone. The poor results has caused the change of coach, no longer sit & aacute; Davis Steve, but the former coach of Sevilla, Julen Lopetegui. 

December 9, 2022 6:24 AM ET
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How is Empoli coming along?

Empoli has already played the first friendly match during this break in which they won by the minimum to Sturm Graz (1-2). They also won their last match in Serie A in which they beat Cremonense at home. In the Italian league standings they are at number 13 with 17 points, ten points clear of the relegation places and 10 points away from the European zone;

December 9, 2022 6:19 AM ET
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Background

This will be the first time that Empoli and Wolves will meet. Empoli have never faced a team from England in their history. Wolves have faced Italian teams four times, with a favorable balance of three wins and one draw.

December 9, 2022 6:14 AM ET
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Venue: The match will be played at the La Quinta Field located in Benahavís in the city of Málaga.

Photo: Marbella Football Center
Photo: Marbella Football Center

December 9, 2022 6:09 AM ET
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Preview of the match

Empoli and Wolves to meet in a friendly match to take advantage of the Qatar 2022 World Cup break
 

December 9, 2022 6:04 AM ET
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Welcome to VAVEL.COM's coverage of Empoli vs Wolves in Friendly Match

My name is Manuel Carmona Hidalgo and I will be your antifrión for this match. We will offer you the analysis prior to the match and news here; live from VAVEL.
 

December 9, 2022 5:59 AM ET