Match report

Fiorentina Clinches 3-2 Win Over Ten-Man Genoa in Serie A

Genoa
Genoa
2–3
FT
Fiorentina
Fiorentina
May 6, 2018

Fiorentina secured a narrow 3-2 victory against Genoa in a fiery Serie A encounter. Fiorentina's early lead from M. Benassi was briefly overturned by goals from G. Rossi and G. Lapadula. However, despite playing a man down following red cards to Genoa's G. Pandev and Ervin Zukanović, Fiorentina fought back with two late goals from Valentin Eysseric and B. Dabo to clinch the win.

Key Facts

  • • Fiorentina defeated Genoa 3-2 in Serie A
  • • Goals by M. Benassi (43'), G. Rossi (64'), G. Lapadula (68'), Valentin Eysseric (77'), and B. Dabo (80')
  • • Red cards issued to G. Pandev (71') and Ervin Zukanović (83') for Genoa
  • • Fiorentina secured a crucial win in the competitive Serie A season

Lineups

Genoa

Formation: 3-5-1-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Perin (G)
  • 20 A. Rosi (M)
  • 2 N. Spolli (D)
  • 14 D. Biraschi (D)
  • 44 Miguel Veloso (M)
  • 22 D. Lazović (M)
  • 8 A. Bertolacci (M)
  • 88 O. Hiljemark (M)
  • 17 J. El Yamiq (D)
  • 49 G. Rossi (F)
  • 45 Iuri Medeiros (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 G. Pandev
  • 24 Daniel Bessa
  • 10 G. Lapadula
  • 4 I. Cofie
  • 11 A. Taarabt
  • 13 L. Rossettini
  • 16 A. Galabinov
  • 23 E. Lamanna
  • 38 L. Zima
  • 40 S. Omeonga
  • 87 E. Zukanović

Fiorentina

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 57 M. Sportiello (G)
  • 3 C. Biraghi (D)
  • 20 G. Pezzella (D)
  • 76 Bruno Gaspar (D)
  • 4 N. Milenković (D)
  • 5 M. Badelj (M)
  • 8 R. Saponara (M)
  • 17 J. Veretout (M)
  • 24 M. Benassi (M)
  • 9 G. Simeone (F)
  • 25 F. Chiesa (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 B. Dabo
  • 10 V. Eysseric
  • 11 D. Falcinelli
  • 15 M. Olivera
  • 19 S. Cristóforo
  • 22 M. Cerofolini
  • 28 Gil Dias
  • 51 P. Hristov
  • 77 C. Théréau
  • 97 B. Drągowski

Timeline

  1. Genoa
    19' Genoa Card · Yellow Card
    Andrea Bertolacci
  2. Fiorentina
    29' Fiorentina Card · Yellow Card
    M. Badelj
  3. Fiorentina
    43' Fiorentina Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Benassi · Assist: G. Simeone
  4. Genoa
    46' Genoa subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Rosi · On: G. Pandev
  5. Fiorentina
    51' Fiorentina Card · Yellow Card
    Bruno Gaspar
  6. Genoa
    53' Genoa Card · Yellow Card
    N. Spolli
  7. Genoa
    60' Genoa subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Miguel Veloso · On: Daniel Bessa
  8. Fiorentina
    61' Fiorentina Card · Yellow Card
    C. Biraghi
  9. Fiorentina
    62' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Badelj · On: B. Dabo
  10. Fiorentina
    63' Fiorentina Card · Yellow Card
    R. Saponara
  11. Genoa
    64' Genoa Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Rossi · Assist: Daniel Bessa
  12. Fiorentina
    66' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Saponara · On: Valentin Eysseric
  13. Genoa
    67' Genoa subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Rossi · On: G. Lapadula
  14. Genoa
    68' Genoa Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Lapadula · Assist: O. Hiljemark
  15. Genoa
    71' Genoa Card · Red Card
    G. Pandev
  16. Fiorentina
    76' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Bruno Gaspar · On: Diego Falcinelli
  17. Fiorentina
    77' Fiorentina Goal · Normal Goal
    Valentin Eysseric
  18. Fiorentina
    80' Fiorentina Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Dabo · Assist: Diego Falcinelli
  19. Fiorentina
    81' Fiorentina Card · Yellow Card
    B. Dabo
  20. Genoa
    83' Genoa Card · Red Card
    Ervin Zukanović
  21. Fiorentina
    83' Fiorentina Card · Yellow Card
    F. Chiesa

Match Stats

Stat Genoa Fiorentina
Fouls 8 16
Pass Accuracy 73% 80%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 7 19
Corners 3 7
Total Passes 368 429
Yellow Cards 2 6
Blocked Shots 1 5
Shots on Target 3 10
Shots off Target 3 4
Possession 45% 55%
Accurate Passes 270 344
Shots Inside Box 5 13
Saves 7 1
Shots Outside Box 2 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Fiorentina took the lead with M. Benassi's goal in the 43rd minute, setting the early tone of the game
  • ▸ Genoa equalized and then took the lead through goals from G. Rossi and G. Lapadula in quick succession, turning the match in their favor
  • ▸ The dismissal of Genoa's G. Pandev and Ervin Zukanović in the 71st and 83rd minutes respectively, marked a significant turning point, giving Fiorentina a numerical advantage and momentum to secure the win