Match report
Fiorentina 0-0 Genoa: A Scoreless Draw in Serie A
Fiorentina
0–0
FT
Genoa
May 26, 2019
Fiorentina held off Genoa in a closely contested Serie A match that ended in a 0-0 draw. Despite numerous chances, neither side managed to break the deadlock. Fiorentina's Gerson received a yellow card in the 21st minute, while Genoa saw three of their players booked in quick succession late in the game.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Fiorentina 0-0 Genoa
- • Gerson (Fiorentina) received a yellow card in the 21st minute
- • Three yellow cards were given to Genoa players (Radovanović, Bessa, and Pandev) in the 81st to 84th minutes
- • Fiorentina made one substitution in the 90th minute with J. Veretout replacing B. Dabo
Lineups
Fiorentina
Formation: 3-5-1-1
Starting XI
- 1 A. Lafont (G)
- 31 Vitor Hugo (D)
- 3 C. Biraghi (M)
- 20 G. Pezzella (D)
- 4 N. Milenković (D)
- 17 J. Veretout (M)
- 24 M. Benassi (M)
- 26 E. Fernandes (M)
- 8 Gerson (M)
- 29 L. Muriel (F)
- 25 F. Chiesa (F)
Substitutes
- 14 B. Dabo
- 5 F. Ceccherini
- 9 G. Simeone
- 11 K. Mirallas
- 23 P. Terracciano
- 28 D. Vlahović
- 16 D. Hancko
- 33 F. Brancolini
- 32 G. Ferrarini
- 19 Cristóbal Montiel
- 34 E. Lakti
Genoa
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 97 I. Radu (G)
- 4 D. Criscito (M)
- 87 E. Zukanović (D)
- 14 D. Biraschi (D)
- 32 Pedro Pereira (M)
- 17 C. Romero (D)
- 44 Miguel Veloso (M)
- 21 I. Radovanović (M)
- 24 Daniel Bessa (M)
- 19 G. Pandev (F)
- 11 C. Kouamé (F)
Substitutes
- 9 A. Sanabria
- 3 K. Günter
- 18 E. Rolón
- 93 Jandrei
- 39 A. Favilli
- 15 L. Mazzitelli
- 27 S. Sturaro
- 33 I. Lakićević
- 1 F. Marchetti
- 10 G. Lapadula
- 26 N. Dalmonte
- 99 A. Schafer
Timeline
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21' Fiorentina Card · Yellow CardGerson
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81' Genoa subst · Substitution 1Off: Pedro Pereira · On: A. Sanabria
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82' Genoa Card · Yellow CardI. Radovanović
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83' Genoa Card · Yellow CardDaniel Bessa
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84' Genoa subst · Substitution 2Off: G. Pandev · On: Koray Günter
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87' Genoa subst · Substitution 3Off: Daniel Bessa · On: E. Rolón
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90' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Veretout · On: B. Dabo
Match Stats
| Stat | Fiorentina | Genoa |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 88% | 76% |
| Offsides | 0 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 6 | 3 |
| Corners | 4 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 568 | 352 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 0 |
| Shots off Target | 1 | 2 |
| Possession | 62% | 38% |
| Accurate Passes | 497 | 268 |
| Shots Inside Box | 3 | 1 |
| Saves | 1 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Gerson's yellow card for Fiorentina in the 21st minute could have shifted the momentum slightly in favor of Genoa
- ▸ The flurry of yellow cards given to Genoa players in the 81st to 84th minutes could have affected their late-game strategy and momentum