Match report

Fiorentina Defeats Cagliari 3-2 in Thrilling Serie A Clash

Cagliari
Cagliari
2–3
FT
Fiorentina
Fiorentina
May 23, 2024

Fiorentina managed to hold off a resilient Cagliari comeback to secure a 3-2 victory in their latest Serie A match, marking an important three points for their campaign. Goals from G. Bonaventura, N. Gonzalez, and Arthur kept Fiorentina ahead despite strong efforts by K. Mutandwa and A. Deiola for Cagliari.

Key Facts

  • • Fiorentina's G. Bonaventura opened the scoring at minute 39 with an assist from G. Castrovilli.
  • • Cagliari's A. Deiola equalized at minute 64, assisted by M. Prati.
  • • K. Mutandwa scored for Cagliari to take a brief lead at minute 85, assisted by N. Nández.
  • • Nicolás González restored Fiorentina’s advantage with a goal at minute 89.
  • • Arthur converted the winning penalty in stoppage time.

Lineups

Cagliari

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 22 S. Scuffet (G)
  • 28 G. Zappa (D)
  • 26 Y. Mina (D)
  • 33 A. Obert (D)
  • 27 T. Augello (D)
  • 16 M. Prati (M)
  • 14 A. Deiola (M)
  • 8 N. Nández (M)
  • 10 N. Viola (M)
  • 77 Zito Luvumbo (M)
  • 9 G. Lapadula (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 I. Sulemana
  • 34 K. Mutandwa
  • 5 M. Mancosu
  • 99 A. Di Pardo
  • 18 S. Aresti
  • 23 M. Wieteska
  • 70 G. Gaetano
  • 61 E. Shomurodov
  • 1 B. Radunović
  • 37 Paulo Azzi
  • 19 G. Oristanio
  • 32 A. Petagna
  • 17 P. Hatzidiakos
  • 30 L. Pavoletti

Fiorentina

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 P. Terracciano (G)
  • 2 Dodô (D)
  • 4 N. Milenković (D)
  • 16 L. Ranieri (D)
  • 3 C. Biraghi (D)
  • 5 G. Bonaventura (M)
  • 38 R. Mandragora (M)
  • 11 J. Ikoné (M)
  • 72 A. Barák (M)
  • 17 G. Castrovilli (M)
  • 20 A. Belotti (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 Arthur
  • 10 N. González
  • 28 L. Martínez Quarta
  • 9 L. Beltrán
  • 18 M'Bala Nzola
  • 99 C. Kouamé
  • 22 D. Faraoni
  • 19 G. Infantino
  • 65 F. Parisi
  • 30 T. Martinelli
  • 32 A. Duncan
  • 33 M. Kayode
  • 8 M. Lopez
  • 37 P. Comuzzo
  • 53 O. Christensen

Timeline

  1. Fiorentina
    39' Fiorentina Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Bonaventura · Assist: G. Castrovilli
  2. Fiorentina
    44' Fiorentina Card · Yellow Card
    R. Mandragora

    Foul

  3. Fiorentina
    45'+3 Fiorentina Card · Yellow Card
    C. Biraghi

    Foul

  4. Fiorentina
    56' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Mandragora · On: Arthur
  5. Fiorentina
    56' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Ikone · On: N. Gonzalez
  6. Cagliari
    64' Cagliari Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Deiola · Assist: M. Prati
  7. Cagliari
    65' Cagliari Var · Goal confirmed
    A. Deiola
  8. Fiorentina
    66' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Milenkovic · On: Lucas Martínez Quarta
  9. Fiorentina
    71' Fiorentina Card · Yellow Card
    G. Bonaventura

    Foul

  10. Fiorentina
    73' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Bonaventura · On: L. Beltran
  11. Fiorentina
    74' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Belotti · On: M. Nzola
  12. Cagliari
    78' Cagliari subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Deiola · On: I. Sulemana
  13. Cagliari
    78' Cagliari subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Z. Luvumbo · On: K. Mutandwa
  14. Cagliari
    85' Cagliari Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Mutandwa · Assist: N. Nández
  15. Fiorentina
    89' Fiorentina Card · Yellow Card
    M. Nzola

    Argument

  16. Fiorentina
    89' Fiorentina Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Gonzalez · Assist: C. Biraghi
  17. Cagliari
    90'+2 Cagliari Card · Yellow Card
    Y. Mina

    Foul

  18. Cagliari
    90'+3 Cagliari subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. Nández · On: A. Di Pardo
  19. Cagliari
    90'+4 Cagliari subst · Substitution 3
    Off: I. Sulemana · On: M. Mancosu
  20. Cagliari
    90'+4 Cagliari subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Simone Scuffet · On: S. Aresti
  21. Fiorentina
    90'+11 Fiorentina Var · Penalty confirmed
    L. Beltran
  22. Fiorentina
    90'+13 Fiorentina Goal · Penalty
    Arthur

Match Stats

Stat Cagliari Fiorentina
Fouls 13 14
Pass Accuracy 73% 84%
Offsides 4 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 11
Corners 4 5
Total Passes 236 434
Yellow Cards 2 4
Blocked Shots 0 3
Shots on Target 6 5
xG 1.91 1.99
Shots off Target 8 3
Possession 37% 63%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 173 364
Shots Inside Box 10 10
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 4 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Gianluca Bonaventura's early goal set Fiorentina on track, but Cagliari responded quickly to level and then take a lead.
  • ▸ Fiorentina showed resilience in the second half, with González’s equalizer and Arthur's late penalty securing their victory.