On Sunday, Fiorentina and Milan faced off in an exhilarating match that ended in a 1-1 stalemate on matchday 20.
The hosts looked poised for victory when Pietro Comuzzo scored in the 65th minute, sending the Fiorentina fans into a frenzy. Comuzzo’s powerful header found the net after a well-taken corner from Albert Gudmundsson, giving Fiorentina a significant boost.
However, Milan was not to be denied their share of the spoils. In a dramatic finish, Christopher Nkunku found the equalizer just before the final whistle, scoring a crucial goal in the 89th minute to ensure his side left with a point.
Fiorentina came close to extending their lead when Marco Brescianini took a shot in the dying moments of the game, but the ball crashed against the post, denying the home team a second goal.
Nkunku’s performance was pivotal, earning him the title of man of the match as he showcased his brilliance with the equalizing strike. On the other side, Comuzzo made his mark with a vital goal, displaying the importance of defensive players in crucial moments.
Fiorentina’s coach, Paolo Vanoli, set up his team in a 4-3-3 formation featuring David De Gea in goal; Dodô, Pietro Comuzzo, Marin Pongracic, and Robin Gosens forming the defense; Rolando Mandragora, Nicolò Fagioli, and Cher Ndour in midfield; alongside an attacking trio of Fabiano Parisi, Moise Kean, and Albert Gudmundsson.
Milan, under Massimiliano Allegri, opted for a 3-5-2 setup with Mike Maignan in goal; Koni De Winter, Matteo Gabbia, and Strahinja Pavlovic in defense; a midfield featuring Alexis Saelemaekers, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Ardon Jashari, Samuele Ricci, and Pervis Estupiñán; and a front pairing of Christian Pulisic and Niclas Füllkrug.
Referee Davide Massa officiated the match held at the Artemio Franchi Stadium.
Looking ahead, Fiorentina will be on the road to face Bologna in their next fixture, while Milan will take on Como 1907 away from home.
With this result, Fiorentina now holds 14 points and is positioned in 18th place in the league, while Milan accumulates 40 points, sitting comfortably in 2nd place.
Fiorentina Substitutions
64’ 2T – Rolando Mandragora off for Marco Brescianini 81’ 2T – Albert Gudmundsson off for Manor Solomon 82’ 2T – Fabiano Parisi off for Niccolo Fortini and Luca Ranieri 90’ 2T – Cher Ndour off for Simon Sohm.
Fiorentina Bookings:
30’ 1T Moise Kean (Insulting or disapproving the referee), 46’ 1T Paolo Vanoli (Unsporting behavior) and 34’ 2T Nicolò Fagioli (Unsporting behavior).
Fiorentina Red Card:
46’ 1T Paolo Vanoli (Red for second yellow).
Milan Substitutions
59’ 2T – Pervis Estupiñán off for Davide Bartesaghi, Niclas Füllkrug off for Rafael Leão and Ardon Jashari off for Adrien Rabiot 62’ 2T – Ruben Loftus-Cheek off for Youssouf Fofana 73’ 2T – Strahinja Pavlovic off for Christopher Nkunku.
Milan Bookings:
8’ 2T Pervis Estupiñán (Holding an opponent to prevent advancement), 39’ 2T Adrien Rabiot (Unsporting behavior) and 49’ 2T Youssouf Fofana (Unsporting behavior).