VENICE, Italy (Interstat) — Andrea Adorante and Issa Doumbia scored second-half goals to lift Venezia to a 2-0 Serie B victory over Empoli on Saturday at Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo.

Adorante put Venezia ahead in the 50th minute, and Doumbia added an insurance goal in the 87th. Matteo Lovato was booked in the 56th minute and Salvatore Elia in stoppage time for Empoli.

The win improved Venezia’s Serie B record to 15-3-2 and its overall mark to 17-4-2. Empoli fell to 8-13-10 in the league and 8-14-11 across all competitions. The teams had drawn 1-1 in the reverse fixture Oct. 19, 2025.

Venezia next visits Spezia on May 1, while Empoli hosts Avellino the same day.