The Serie A faceoff on 04 February 2023 between AS Roma and Empoli FC, held at Stadio Olimpico, was a one-sided affair whereby AS Roma demonstrated their superiority in both strategy and execution, finishing the game 2-0.

Right from the opening whistle, AS Roma showed their attacking prowess with 6 shots on target, doubling Empoli FC's 2. Paulo Dybala was instrumental in this, creating opportunities, and providing assists for both goals of the match. His synergy with Roger Ibanez manifested in the early minutes (1:57) of the first half, scoring the opening goal. This sets the tempo of the match putting AS Roma comfortably in the driver's seat. Tammy Abraham benefitted from Dybala's discerning play as well, adding the second goal on the 5:20 mark.

However, Roma's aggression wasn't just limited to the offensive end, as illustrated by their 10 fouls compared to Empoli's 18. This level of assertiveness also led to two yellow cards for Roma (Nicola Zalewski in the first half and Edoardo Bove in the second half), indicative of their pressing style of play. Empoli FC received only one yellow card (Liam Henderson in the second half), and failed to assert themselves throughout the match.

Although both teams exhibited equal proficiency in set-pieces, as indicated by the equal number of corner kicks (7 each), Roma's compact defense and pro-active attacking strategies strongly limited Empoli's chances. Empoli had a whopping 9 shots off target, almost tripling Roma's count, evidence of Roma's strong defensive structure causing Empoli to rush and miss their opportunities.

The match stats also showed that the home team were far more strategic, executing 3 successful offside traps, while Empoli FC had none. This further demonstrated Roma's level of discipline and teamwork in defense.

In conclusion, AS Roma's victory over Empoli FC can be attributed primarily to their aggressive attacking strategy, spearheaded by Dybala's sublime assists, and a solid defense that not only prevented goals but also strategically trapped their opponents offside. Empoli FC, although equal in terms of corner kicks, were unable to convert their opportunities as effectively, thus dreaming their chances of making an impact on the scoreboard.

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