Match report

Fiorentina 2-2 Napoli: An Exciting Draw in Serie A

Fiorentina
Fiorentina
2–2
FT
Napoli
Napoli
May 17, 2024

Fiorentina held off Napoli to secure a thrilling 2-2 draw in their Serie A clash. Amir Rrahmani gave Napoli an early lead, but C. Biraghi and M. Nzola quickly turned the game around for Fiorentina with goals within minutes of each other. Kvaratskhelia's goal late in the match ensured a share of the points for both teams.

Key Facts

  • • Fiorentina: 2 Goals (Biraghi, Nzola)
  • • Napoli: 2 Goals (Rrahmani, Kvaratskhelia)
  • • Two substitutions made by Fiorentina and Napoli late in the match to maintain their momentum
  • • A controversial penalty call was overturned by VAR

Lineups

Fiorentina

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 P. Terracciano (G)
  • 2 Dodô (D)
  • 28 L. Martínez Quarta (D)
  • 4 N. Milenković (D)
  • 3 C. Biraghi (D)
  • 6 Arthur (M)
  • 5 G. Bonaventura (M)
  • 10 N. González (M)
  • 9 L. Beltrán (M)
  • 99 C. Kouamé (M)
  • 18 M'Bala Nzola (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 J. Ikoné
  • 20 A. Belotti
  • 38 R. Mandragora
  • 65 F. Parisi
  • 8 M. Lopez
  • 16 L. Ranieri
  • 22 D. Faraoni
  • 37 P. Comuzzo
  • 19 G. Infantino
  • 32 A. Duncan
  • 17 G. Castrovilli
  • 30 T. Martinelli
  • 72 A. Barák
  • 53 O. Christensen
  • 33 M. Kayode

Napoli

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Meret (G)
  • 30 P. Mazzocchi (D)
  • 13 Amir Rrahmani (D)
  • 55 L. Østigård (D)
  • 17 M. Olivera (D)
  • 99 F. Anguissa (M)
  • 68 S. Lobotka (M)
  • 24 J. Cajuste (M)
  • 21 M. Politano (F)
  • 18 G. Simeone (F)
  • 77 K. Kvaratskhelia (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 C. Ngonge
  • 81 G. Raspadori
  • 29 J. Lindstrøm
  • 16 H. Idasiak
  • 8 H. Traorè
  • 14 N. Contini-Baranovskyi
  • 3 Natan
  • 5 Juan Jesus
  • 32 L. Dendoncker

Timeline

  1. Napoli
    8' Napoli Goal · Normal Goal
    Amir Rrahmani · Assist: Matteo Politano
  2. Fiorentina
    40' Fiorentina Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Biraghi
  3. Napoli
    41' Napoli Card · Yellow Card
    K. Kvaratskhelia

    Foul

  4. Fiorentina
    42' Fiorentina Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Nzola
  5. Napoli
    57' Napoli Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Kvaratskhelia
  6. Fiorentina
    66' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Kouame · On: J. Ikone
  7. Fiorentina
    67' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Nzola · On: A. Belotti
  8. Napoli
    70' Napoli Card · Yellow Card
    J. Cajuste

    Foul

  9. Napoli
    76' Napoli subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Matteo Politano · On: Cyril Ngonge
  10. Napoli
    76' Napoli subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Simeone · On: G. Raspadori
  11. Fiorentina
    78' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Beltran · On: R. Mandragora
  12. Fiorentina
    78' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Biraghi · On: F. Parisi
  13. Fiorentina
    81' Fiorentina Var · Penalty cancelled
    A. Belotti
  14. Fiorentina
    84' Fiorentina Card · Yellow Card
    R. Mandragora

    Foul

  15. Napoli
    86' Napoli subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Kvaratskhelia · On: J. Lindstrom
  16. Fiorentina
    87' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Arthur · On: Maxime López

Match Stats

Stat Fiorentina Napoli
Fouls 16 14
Pass Accuracy 83% 74%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 15
Corners 5 3
Total Passes 479 277
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 4 1
Shots on Target 5 3
xG 0.64 1.19
Shots off Target 5 11
Possession 63% 37%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 399 206
Shots Inside Box 6 9
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 8 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Fiorentina's quick response with goals from Biraghi and Nzola within 2 minutes (40' & 42') turned the game around after Napoli took an early lead through Amir Rrahmani.
  • ▸ Kvaratskhelia's equalizing goal for Napoli in the 57th minute marked a significant momentum shift, ensuring both teams left with a point.