Empoli v Roma result - Jose Mourinho’s side claim a 2-1 victory in Serie A clash at Stadio Carlo Castellani

Empoli were so close to going 2-1 up. They couldn't find the finish and Roma duly punished them seconds later.

Abraham arrives at the far post to squeeze a volley beyond the keeper after wonderful play by Dybala on the right.

It should be 2-1. Satriano races on to Akpa Akpro's lovely through pass but can only stab wide of Rui Patricio's right-hand post.

Gli Azzurri are currently on course for a fifth draw out of six Serie A outings so far this campaign.

Roma look the more likely but the hosts are a threat when they do counter.

Akpa-Akpro picks up a caution within seconds of taking to the field as he hauls down Pellegrini.

Akpa Akpro on.

Bajrami on.

It surely won't be long until Mourinho turns to his bench. The visitors are huffing and puffing but not really sohwing much quality.

Ismajli cautioned for a foul on Pellegrini.

The home team spring forward down the right. It's fired in low towards Satriano, who gets there first but can't flick his shot in at the near post.

The away team are playing with a far greater tempo since Mourinho had his half-time say.

Empoli's defence are coming under more pressure, but will it tell?

Parisi off, Cacace on.

Ibanez climbs well to meet Pellegrini's clipped cross from the right, but his fine header is brilliantly hacked off the line.

There's no doubt Roma need a win here to stem the recent criticism.

The Portuguese coach won't have been happy with what he saw in the final half an hour of that half. Will they step it up in this second period?

Empoli get us back underway.

Empoli 1-1 Roma.

The away side could have been more proactive and looked to get the second goal following Dybala's opener, but they sat back and pretty much invited Empoli to create openings.

Filippo Bandinelli stoops to meet a bouncing cross from the right and guide a superb header into the bottom corner.

The visitors just haven't got out of first gear. Empoli have grown in belief as the half as worn on and it's Mourinho who will want to get his team in for a pep talk at the interval.

Dybala has scored 27 goals from outside the box in Serie A, since his debut in the competition in September 2012 no other player has scored more (27, like Mertens).