Empoli 2-1 Napoli: Struggling hosts boost Serie A survival chances as defeat dents visitors' slim title hopes Giovanni Di Lorenzo earned lowly Empoli a vital victory over Napoli Diego Farias gave Empoli early lead but Piotr Zielinski levelled before half-time Win moves Empoli out of drop zone while Napoli remain 18 points off the top By Sportsmail Reporter Published: 20:00 BST, 3 April 2019 | Updated: 20:04 BST, 3 April 2019 Viewcomments Empoli moved out of the Serie A relegation zone thanks to a second-half strike from Giovani Di Lorenzo. The hosts took the lead through Diego Farias after half an hour, but Piotr Zielinski equalised shortly before the break. Empoli move above Bologna into 17th, one point clear of the drop zone with eight games remaining, but Napoli now have a seemingly insurmountable 18-point deficit on leaders Juventus. More to follow. Defender Giovanni Di Lorenzo scored the goal that gave Empoli a vital Serie A win over Napoli Matteo Birghi puts in a brave tackle on Napoli's Allan at the Carlo-Castellani Stadium Carlo Ancelotti's side saw their slim hopes of winning the Serie A title fade even further Diego Farias had struck on the half hour to hand Empoli a precious lead over Napoli A goal just before half-time from Piotr Zielinski had hauled Napoli back into the match Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility