Match report
AS Roma Defeats Fiorentina 2-1 in Serie A Clash
AS Roma
2–1
FT
Fiorentina
Jul 26, 2020
AS Roma emerged victorious with a 2-1 win over Fiorentina in a highly competitive Serie A encounter. The Giallorossi, led by their midfielder Veretout, scored a crucial penalty in the 45th minute to take the lead, only to be answered by N. Milenkovic's equalizer in the 54th minute. However, Veretout's second penalty in the 87th minute sealed the victory for AS Roma. The match featured several key substitutions and multiple yellow cards, showcasing the intensity of the game.
Key Facts
- • AS Roma defeated Fiorentina 2-1 in Serie A.
- • J. Veretout scored both goals for AS Roma from penalties.
- • Germán Pezzella received a yellow card for Fiorentina in the 35th minute.
- • N. Milenkovic scored the equalizer for Fiorentina in the 54th minute.
- • Martín Cáceres and R. Ghezzal received yellow cards for Fiorentina, adding to the team's defensive struggles.
Lineups
AS Roma
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 13 Pau López (G)
- 23 Gianluca Mancini (D)
- 6 Chris Smalling (D)
- 11 Aleksandar Kolarov (D)
- 33 Bruno Peres (M)
- 42 Amadou Diawara (M)
- 21 Jordan Veretout (M)
- 37 Leonardo Spinazzola (M)
- 7 Lorenzo Pellegrini (F)
- 77 Henrikh Mkhitaryan (F)
- 9 Edin Džeko (F)
Substitutes
- 63 Daniel Fuzato
- 2 Davide Zappacosta
- 15 Yıldırım Mert Çetin
- 20 Federico Fazio
- 14 Gonzalo Villar
- 22 Nicolò Zaniolo
- 27 Javier Pastore
- 4 Bryan Cristante
- 31 Carles Pérez
- 99 Justin Kluivert
- 8 Diego Perotti
- 19 Nikola Kalinić
Fiorentina
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 1 Pietro Terracciano (G)
- 4 Nikola Milenković (D)
- 20 Germán Pezzella (D)
- 22 Martín Cáceres (D)
- 25 Federico Chiesa (M)
- 18 Rachid Ghezzal (M)
- 78 Erick Pulgar (M)
- 88 Alfred Duncan (M)
- 21 Pol Lirola (M)
- 9 Christian Kouamé (F)
- 7 Franck Ribéry (F)
Substitutes
- 33 Federico Brancolini
- 12 Niccolò Chiorra
- 23 Lorenzo Venuti
- 3 Igor Júlio
- 93 Aleksa Terzić
- 17 Federico Ceccherini
- 29 Dalbert
- 5 Milan Badelj
- 19 Kevin Agudelo
- 63 Patrick Cutrone
- 11 Riccardo Sottil
- 28 Dušan Vlahović
Timeline
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35' Fiorentina Card · Yellow CardGermán Pezzella
Roughing
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45' AS Roma Goal · PenaltyJ. Veretout
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46' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 1Off: P. Cutrone · On: Franck Ribéry
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46' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Vlahovic · On: C. Kouame
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54' Fiorentina Goal · Normal GoalN. Milenkovic · Assist: E. Pulgar
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60' AS Roma subst · Substitution 1Off: N. Zaniolo · On: L. Pellegrini
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72' Fiorentina Card · Yellow CardMartín Cáceres
Unsportsmanlike conduct
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77' AS Roma subst · Substitution 2Off: B. Cristante · On: Amadou Diawara
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82' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Venuti · On: F. Chiesa
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86' Fiorentina Card · Yellow CardR. Ghezzal
Unsportsmanlike conduct
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87' AS Roma Goal · PenaltyJ. Veretout
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88' Fiorentina Card · Yellow CardUnknown player
Not on pitch
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90'+6 AS Roma Card · Yellow CardG. Mancini
Roughing
Match Stats
| Stat | AS Roma | Fiorentina |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13 | 14 |
| Pass Accuracy | 86% | 81% |
| Offsides | 2 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 22 | 10 |
| Corners | 8 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 506 | 335 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 9 | 6 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 1 |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 3 |
| Possession | 60% | 40% |
| Accurate Passes | 437 | 272 |
| Shots Inside Box | 13 | 4 |
| Saves | 0 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 9 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ AS Roma took the lead with a penalty by J. Veretout in the 45th minute, giving them a crucial halftime advantage.
- ▸ Fiorentina leveled the score in the 54th minute with a goal from N. Milenkovic, putting pressure on AS Roma.
- ▸ The match turned in favor of AS Roma when Veretout scored another penalty in the 87th minute, securing the victory for the Giallorossi.