Niang's Last-Minute Goal Saves Empoli from Relegation
Mbaye Hamady Niang Scores Dramatic Winner against Roma
Empoli, Italy - MBaye Hamady Niang, the Senegalese-French forward for Italian Serie A club Empoli, became a hero for his team on Sunday with a dramatic last-minute goal that secured their survival in the top flight of Italian football.
With just three minutes of stoppage time remaining, Niang pounced on a loose ball in the Roma penalty area and fired home a low shot to give Empoli a stunning 1-0 victory over the Giallorossi.
Empoli's Escape from Relegation
The goal sparked wild celebrations among the Empoli players and fans, as it condemned Frosinone to relegation to Serie B. Empoli had been languishing in the relegation zone for much of the season, but Niang's goal kept their hopes of survival alive.
The 26-year-old forward, who has scored eight goals in 34 appearances for Empoli this season, has played a vital role in the club's remarkable escape from relegation.
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