| Andrea Raggi's first ever Serie A goal helped Empoli to a 2-0 victory over struggling Parma after Ferdinand Coly saw red. There were 10 points separating the two sides going into this game, but Empoli were still smarting from their 4-1 defeat to Reggina before Christmas and Parma were without a win since October. The home side was more aggressive from the start as Vittorio Tosto's solo effort and an Antonio Busce' attempt were off target. Domenico Morfeo is essential for the Gialloblu and his through ball found Igor Budan for a chip just over the bar. However, it was Empoli who broke through soon after with Andrea Raggi. Tosto floated a free kick to the edge of the six-yard box, where Luca Bucci was late to arrive and Raggi nodded in his career first Serie A goal. Budan pounced on a weak Francesco Pratali backpass, but the goalkeeper was able to recover the situation. The Croatian striker also nodded straight at Daniele Balli after the break. Parma were left in 10 men from the 58th minute, as Ferdinand Coly stupidly earned a second yellow card for visibly holding back Marianini. It was another substitute, Davide Matteini, who put the final nail in the Gialloblu coffin. Only a few minutes after stepping on to the field, he was at full stretch to volley in a cross from the right and get in front of marker Damiano Ferronetti. The visitors just weren't in the game and Raggi turned off target from a corner kick. | 
