Pisa and Fiorentina clashed in a tense encounter that ended without goals during matchday 5 of Serie A.
Pisa came close to securing a win with two attempts from Mbala Nzola that struck the woodwork.
Idrissa Touré was the standout player of the match, making his presence felt in the midfield with three attempts on goal.
On the other side, Fiorentina’s Marin Pongracic proved to be a crucial defender, successfully clearing three dangerous situations outside the box.
Coach Alberto Gilardino deployed Pisa in a 3-5-2 formation, featuring Adrian Semper in goal; with Simone Canestrelli, Antonio Caracciolo, and Giovanni Bonfanti in central defense; the midfield comprised Idrissa Touré, Marius Marin, Michel Aebischer, Ebenezer Akinsanmiro, and Mehdi Léris; while Matteo Tramoni and Mbala Nzola led the attack.
Fiorentina, under Stefano Pioli, set up in a 3-6-1 formation, with David De Gea guarding the net; defenders Luca Ranieri, Pablo Marí, and Marin Pongracic; a midfield rich with Robin Gosens, Rolando Mandragora, Hans Caviglia, Dodô, Albert Gudmundsson, and Jacopo Fazzini; and Moise Kean as the lone striker.
The match was officiated by referee Gianluca Manganiello at the Arena Garibaldi – Romeo Anconetani.
Looking ahead, Pisa will travel to face Bologna in the next round, while Fiorentina will host Roma.
With this draw, Pisa remains in 19th place in the standings with just 2 points, whereas Fiorentina climbs to 15th with 3 points.
Substitutions for Pisa
47’ – Michel Aebischer was replaced by Malthe Hojholt
66’ – Mehdi Léris was subbed off for Juan Cuadrado, and Marius Marin was replaced by Isak Vural
68’ – Mbala Nzola left the field for Henrik Meister
86’ – Matteo Tramoni went off for Stefano Moreo and Jacopo Fazzini was substituted by Edin Dzeko
Substitutions for Fiorentina
73’ – Albert Gudmundsson was replaced by Roberto Piccoli
79’ – Hans Caviglia was substituted for Simon Sohm
Yellow card for Fiorentina:
42’ – Moise Kean (Insulting or dissenting against the referee)