Match report

Fiorentina Defeats Monza 2-1 in Serie A Clash

Fiorentina
Fiorentina
2–1
FT
Monza
Monza
May 13, 2024

Fiorentina secured a hard-fought win against Monza on Sunday, overcoming an early deficit to clinch the 2-1 result. The match saw key contributions from Fiorentina's Néstor Ariel González and Arthur, who scored vital goals in the second half. Despite facing early pressure, the home side managed to turn things around with a strong display.

Key Facts

  • • Monza took an early lead through Marko Djuric at 9 minutes.
  • • Néstor Ariel González equalized for Fiorentina in the 32nd minute.
  • • Arthur sealed the win with a goal in the 78th minute, securing a late victory for Fiorentina.
  • • Fiorentina made several substitutions to manage their game plan, including bringing on Matías Núñez and Giacomo Castrovilli.

Lineups

Fiorentina

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 P. Terracciano (G)
  • 33 M. Kayode (D)
  • 28 L. Martínez Quarta (D)
  • 4 N. Milenković (D)
  • 65 F. Parisi (D)
  • 38 R. Mandragora (M)
  • 6 Arthur (M)
  • 10 N. González (M)
  • 72 A. Barák (M)
  • 17 G. Castrovilli (M)
  • 18 M'Bala Nzola (F)

Substitutes

  • 99 C. Kouamé
  • 9 L. Beltrán
  • 32 A. Duncan
  • 3 C. Biraghi
  • 22 D. Faraoni
  • 30 T. Martinelli
  • 37 P. Comuzzo
  • 53 O. Christensen
  • 5 G. Bonaventura
  • 8 M. Lopez
  • 2 Dodô
  • 19 G. Infantino
  • 16 L. Ranieri

Monza

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 16 M. Di Gregorio (G)
  • 19 S. Birindelli (D)
  • 4 A. Izzo (D)
  • 22 Pablo Marí (D)
  • 77 G. Kyriakopoulos (D)
  • 28 A. Colpani (M)
  • 32 M. Pessina (M)
  • 38 W. Bondo (M)
  • 20 A. Zerbin (M)
  • 11 M. Đurić (F)
  • 47 Dany Mota (F)

Substitutes

  • 5 L. Caldirola
  • 8 J. Akpa Akpro
  • 13 Pedro Pereira
  • 33 D. D'Ambrosio
  • 21 V. Carboni
  • 80 S. Vignato
  • 9 Lorenzo Colombo
  • 2 G. Donati
  • 23 A. Sorrentino
  • 6 R. Gagliardini
  • 10 G. Caprari
  • 61 A. Ferraris
  • 66 S. Gori

Timeline

  1. Monza
    9' Monza Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Djuric · Assist: D. Mota
  2. Fiorentina
    32' Fiorentina Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Gonzalez · Assist: A. Barak
  3. Fiorentina
    41' Fiorentina Card · Yellow Card
    F. Parisi

    Simulation

  4. Monza
    46' Monza subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Georgios Kyriakopoulos · On: L. Caldirola
  5. Fiorentina
    61' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Nzola · On: C. Kouame
  6. Monza
    64' Monza subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Mota · On: J. Akpa Akpro
  7. Monza
    64' Monza subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Samuele Birindelli · On: Pedro Pereira
  8. Monza
    69' Monza Card · Yellow Card
    W. Bondo

    Foul

  9. Monza
    73' Monza subst · Substitution 4
    Off: P. Mari · On: D. D'Ambrosio
  10. Fiorentina
    74' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Castrovilli · On: L. Beltran
  11. Fiorentina
    78' Fiorentina Goal · Normal Goal
    Arthur · Assist: A. Barak
  12. Fiorentina
    80' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Parisi · On: A. Duncan
  13. Fiorentina
    80' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Arthur · On: C. Biraghi
  14. Fiorentina
    80' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Kayode · On: D. Faraoni
  15. Monza
    82' Monza subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Colpani · On: V. Carboni

Match Stats

Stat Fiorentina Monza
Fouls 9 14
Pass Accuracy 87% 85%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 6
Corners 6 1
Total Passes 402 417
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 5 1
Shots on Target 9 2
xG 2.51 0.67
Shots off Target 2 3
Possession 50% 50%
Accurate Passes 349 354
Shots Inside Box 11 6
Saves 1 7
Shots Outside Box 5 0

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Néstor Ariel González's goal in the 32nd minute marked a turning point as Fiorentina fought back from an early deficit.
  • ▸ Arthur's decisive strike in the 78th minute shifted momentum decisively in favor of Fiorentina, securing their victory in Serie A.