Italian Serie B: Empoli 2-2 Mantova. The clash at the Stadio Carlo Castellani ended in a 2-2 draw after a fiercely contested encounter. Empoli, aiming to solidify a top-half position, found themselves pegged back twice by a determined Mantova side fighting for crucial points. The hosts opened the scoring midway through the first half, but Mantova responded with a well-worked equalizer before the interval. Empoli restored their lead early in the second period, setting the stage for a tense finale. Mantova's persistence paid off with a late goal, securing a valuable away point that feels like a victory for their survival bid. The result leaves Empoli's promotion push slightly stalled, while Mantova will take great confidence from their resilient performance. Both managers acknowledged the intensity of the match, with Empoli's coach expressing frustration at dropped points and Mantova's boss hailing his team's character.