Match report

Fiorentina 3–3 Atalanta: A Thrilling Coppa Italia Clash

Fiorentina
Fiorentina
3–3
FT
Atalanta
Atalanta
Feb 27, 2019

Fiorentina and Atalanta engaged in a thrilling Coppa Italia clash that saw three lead changes and six goals. Papu Gomez and Mario Pasalic gave Atalanta an early two-goal advantage, but Fiorentina fought back with goals from Federico Chiesa and Marco Benassi. Martin de Roon's goal for Atalanta in the second half re-established their lead, but Loïc Muriel's late equalizer secured a dramatic draw for Fiorentina.

Key Facts

  • • Atalanta scored two early goals by Papu Gomez (16') and Mario Pasalic (18')
  • • Fiorentina responded with goals from Federico Chiesa (33') and Marco Benassi (36')
  • • Atalanta regained the lead through a goal from Martin de Roon (58')
  • • Fiorentina equalized late in the match with a goal from Loïc Muriel (79')
  • • Both teams received multiple yellow cards throughout the match

Lineups

Fiorentina

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Lafont (G)
  • 31 Vitor Hugo (D)
  • 5 F. Ceccherini (D)
  • 3 C. Biraghi (D)
  • 4 N. Milenković (D)
  • 14 B. Dabo (M)
  • 17 J. Veretout (M)
  • 24 M. Benassi (M)
  • 8 Gerson (M)
  • 29 L. Muriel (F)
  • 25 F. Chiesa (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 E. Fernandes
  • 9 G. Simeone
  • 2 V. Laurini
  • 6 C. Nørgaard
  • 10 M. Pjaca
  • 16 D. Hancko
  • 19 Cristóbal Montiel
  • 20 G. Pezzella
  • 23 P. Terracciano
  • 27 M. Graiciar
  • 28 D. Vlahović
  • 33 F. Brancolini

Atalanta

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 E. Berisha (G)
  • 2 Rafael Tolói (D)
  • 6 J. Palomino (D)
  • 21 T. Castagne (M)
  • 33 H. Hateboer (M)
  • 23 G. Mancini (D)
  • 10 A. Gómez (F)
  • 72 J. Iličić (F)
  • 15 M. de Roon (M)
  • 88 M. Pašalić (M)
  • 91 D. Zapata (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 A. Reca
  • 99 M. Barrow
  • 5 A. Masiello
  • 17 R. Piccoli
  • 22 M. Pessina
  • 31 F. Rossi
  • 41 Ibañez
  • 44 D. Kulusevski
  • 95 P. Gollini

Timeline

  1. Atalanta
    16' Atalanta Goal · Normal Goal
    Papu Gomez · Assist: J. Iličić
  2. Atalanta
    18' Atalanta Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Pasalic · Assist: J. Iličić
  3. Fiorentina
    27' Fiorentina Card · Yellow Card
    Vitor Hugo
  4. Fiorentina
    33' Fiorentina Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Chiesa
  5. Atalanta
    34' Atalanta Card · Yellow Card
    G. Mancini
  6. Fiorentina
    36' Fiorentina Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Benassi · Assist: L. Muriel
  7. Atalanta
    40' Atalanta Card · Yellow Card
    R. Tolói
  8. Atalanta
    45' Atalanta Card · Yellow Card
    H. Hateboer
  9. Fiorentina
    52' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Gerson · On: E. Fernandes
  10. Atalanta
    58' Atalanta Goal · Normal Goal
    Marten de Roon
  11. Fiorentina
    76' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Dabo · On: G. Simeone
  12. Fiorentina
    79' Fiorentina Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Muriel · Assist: F. Chiesa
  13. Fiorentina
    80' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Ceccherini · On: V. Laurini
  14. Fiorentina
    81' Fiorentina Card · Yellow Card
    C. Biraghi
  15. Atalanta
    85' Atalanta subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Zapata · On: A. Reca
  16. Atalanta
    87' Atalanta subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Papu Gomez · On: Musa Barrow
  17. Fiorentina
    90' Fiorentina Card · Yellow Card
    V. Laurini

Match Stats

Stat Fiorentina Atalanta
Fouls 17 15
Pass Accuracy 71% 80%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 13 13
Corners 5 6
Total Passes 333 491
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 3 3
Shots on Target 3 4
Shots off Target 7 6
Possession 41% 59%
Accurate Passes 235 392
Shots Inside Box 5 8
Saves 1 0
Shots Outside Box 8 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Atalanta's quickfire goals from Papu Gomez and Mario Pasalic in the 16th and 18th minutes set the tone early, putting Fiorentina under pressure.
  • ▸ Fiorentina's quick response with goals from Federico Chiesa and Marco Benassi in the 33rd and 36th minutes turned the momentum back in their favor.
  • ▸ Atalanta's goal from Martin de Roon in the 58th minute shifted the balance once again, giving them a lead heading into the final quarter of the match.