In matchday 31 of Serie A, Fiorentina edged out a narrow victory against hosts Hellas Verona with a single goal. The decisive moment came in the 81st minute when Nicolò Fagioli found the back of the net, sealing the win for Fiorentina.
Four minutes into the first half, Fagioli had a chance to take the lead but was denied by the post, which proved to be a turning point in the game.
Despite numerous attempts, Hellas Verona struggled to break through. They directed 12 of their 20 shots on goal, but failed to convert any into points, leaving their fans disappointed.
The standout player for the match was Fiorentina’s goalkeeper, David De Gea, who made an impressive nine saves, showcasing his skills under pressure.
Nicolò Fagioli was also instrumental for Fiorentina, not only scoring the crucial goal but also attempting two shots at goal throughout the match.
On the tactical front, Hellas Verona’s coach Paolo Sammarco opted for a 3-5-2 formation with Lorenzo Montipò in goal, supported by defenders Victor Nelsson, Andrias Edmundsson, and Martin Frese. The midfield included Daniel Oyegoke, Jean Akpa Akpro, Roberto Gagliardini, Antoine Bernede, and Rafik Belghali, while Kieron Bowie and Gift Orban led the attack.
Conversely, Paolo Vanoli’s Fiorentina lined up in a 4-3-3 formation, featuring David De Gea as goalkeeper, backed by defenders Marin Pongracic, Pietro Comuzzo, Luca Ranieri, and Robin Gosens. The midfield was occupied by Giovanni Fabbian, Nicolò Fagioli, and Cher Ndour, with Jack Harrison, Moise Kean, and Albert Gudmundsson upfront.
Marco Guida officiated the match, which took place at the Marcantonio Bentegodi Stadium.
Looking ahead, Hellas Verona will face Torino in their next outing, while Fiorentina is set to host Lazio.
This result leaves Hellas Verona with 18 points in the 20th position, while Fiorentina now has 32 points and sits comfortably in 15th place in the league.
Substitutions for Hellas Verona
65’ 2T – Gift Orban was replaced by Amin Sarr
74’ 2T – Daniel Oyegoke went off for Domagoj Bradaric and Antoine Bernede was substituted for Tomás Suslov
Yellow Cards for Hellas Verona:
16’ 1T – Roberto Gagliardini (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
33’ 2T – Victor Nelsson (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
43’ 2T – Rafik Belghali (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
Red Card for Hellas Verona:
40’ 2T – Tomás Suslov (Direct red)
Substitutions for Fiorentina
58’ 2T – Giovanni Fabbian was substituted for Roberto Piccoli
75’ 2T – Moise Kean went off for Jacopo Fazzini and Robin Gosens was replaced by Luis Balbo
89’ 2T – Pietro Comuzzo was substituted for Daniele Rugani, Nicolò Fagioli left the pitch for Marco Brescianini, and Victor Nelsson was replaced by Daniel Mosquera
Yellow Card for Fiorentina:
39’ 2T – Nicolò Fagioli (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
Red Card for Fiorentina:
40’ 2T – Albert Gudmundsson (Direct red)