Match report

Fiorentina Draws 2-2 with Pescara in Serie A Clash

Fiorentina
Fiorentina
2–2
FT
Pescara
Pescara
May 28, 2017

In a thrilling Serie A encounter, Fiorentina managed to secure a 2-2 draw against Pescara despite being down to ten men. Pescara's early goal and subsequent red card for Fiorentina's F. Chiesa seemed to favor the visitors, but Fiorentina fought back to level the game before scoring the equalizer in the second half.

Key Facts

  • • Pescara's G. Caprari opened the scoring in the 14th minute, assisted by V. Verre.
  • • F. Chiesa of Fiorentina received a red card in the 38th minute.
  • • Pescara extended their lead through J. Bahebeck in the 65th minute, assisted by G. Caprari.
  • • Fiorentina responded with goals from R. Saponara (66th minute) and M. Vecino (85th minute).
  • • Borja Valero assisted M. Vecino's goal, bringing the game to a 2-2 tie.

Lineups

Fiorentina

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 97 B. Drągowski (G)
  • 2 G. Rodríguez (D)
  • 40 N. Tomović (D)
  • 13 D. Astori (D)
  • 18 C. Salcedo (D)
  • 8 M. Vecino (M)
  • 21 R. Saponara (M)
  • 19 S. Cristóforo (M)
  • 25 F. Chiesa (F)
  • 30 K. Babacar (F)
  • 10 F. Bernardeschi (M)

Substitutes

  • 24 I. Hagi
  • 20 Borja Valero
  • 16 Cristian Tello
  • 4 S. De Maio
  • 5 M. Badelj
  • 6 C. Sánchez
  • 12 C. Tătărușanu
  • 31 H. Milić
  • 57 M. Sportiello
  • 72 J. Iličić
  • 9 N. Kalinić
  • 15 M. Olivera

Pescara

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 V. Fiorillo (G)
  • 14 H. Campagnaro (D)
  • 3 C. Biraghi (D)
  • 11 F. Zampano (M)
  • 44 M. Fornasier (D)
  • 8 L. Memushaj (M)
  • 16 G. Brugman (M)
  • 7 V. Verre (M)
  • 15 J. Bahebeck (F)
  • 17 G. Caprari (F)
  • 30 R. Murić (F)

Substitutes

  • 28 A. Mitriță
  • 33 M. Coulibaly
  • 20 A. Cerri
  • 31 A. Bizzarri
  • 35 A. Coda
  • 36 A. Cubas
  • 93 H. Miličević
  • 98 F. Del Sole

Timeline

  1. Pescara
    14' Pescara Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Caprari · Assist: V. Verre
  2. Fiorentina
    36' Fiorentina Card · Yellow Card
    F. Chiesa
  3. Fiorentina
    38' Fiorentina Card · Yellow Card
    F. Chiesa
  4. Fiorentina
    38' Fiorentina Card · Red Card
    F. Chiesa
  5. Pescara
    42' Pescara Card · Yellow Card
    H. Campagnaro
  6. Fiorentina
    56' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Bernardeschi · On: I. Hagi
  7. Fiorentina
    60' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Gonzalo Rodríguez · On: Borja Valero
  8. Fiorentina
    65' Fiorentina Card · Yellow Card
    D. Astori
  9. Pescara
    65' Pescara Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Bahebeck · Assist: G. Caprari
  10. Fiorentina
    66' Fiorentina Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Saponara · Assist: K. Babacar
  11. Fiorentina
    68' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Cristóforo · On: Tello
  12. Pescara
    72' Pescara subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Murić · On: A. Mitriță
  13. Fiorentina
    77' Fiorentina Card · Yellow Card
    I. Hagi
  14. Fiorentina
    85' Fiorentina Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Vecino · Assist: Borja Valero
  15. Pescara
    87' Pescara subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Bahebeck · On: Mamadou Coulibaly

Match Stats

Stat Fiorentina Pescara
Fouls 15 13
Pass Accuracy 88% 81%
Offsides 0 7
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 24 15
Corners 6 10
Total Passes 565 378
Yellow Cards 4 1
Blocked Shots 8 7
Shots on Target 8 5
Shots off Target 8 3
Possession 59% 41%
Accurate Passes 496 305
Shots Inside Box 12 12
Saves 3 5
Shots Outside Box 12 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The red card for F. Chiesa in the 38th minute dramatically shifted the momentum in Pescara's favor, giving them a numerical advantage.
  • ▸ Fiorentina's goal by R. Saponara in the 66th minute reinvigorated their attack and set the stage for the eventual equalizer.