Match report

Venezia Stuns Fiorentina 2-1 in Serie A Clash

Venezia
Venezia
2–1
FT
Fiorentina
Fiorentina
May 12, 2025

Venezia stunned Serie A opponents Fiorentina with a narrow victory of 2-1, thanks to crucial goals from F. Cande and G. Oristanio. Despite Fiorentina's late effort through R. Mandragora, Venezia held strong under pressure to secure their win.

Key Facts

  • • F. Cande scored for Venezia in the 60th minute.
  • • G. Oristanio added a second goal for Venezia at the 68th minute.
  • • R. Mandragora managed to score for Fiorentina in the 77th minute, closing the gap.
  • • Fiorentina made multiple substitutions but could not overturn the deficit.

Lineups

Venezia

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 28 I. Radu (G)
  • 25 J. Schingtienne (D)
  • 4 J. Idzes (D)
  • 2 Fali Candé (D)
  • 24 A. Zerbin (M)
  • 71 Kike Pérez (M)
  • 14 H. Nicolussi (M)
  • 6 G. Busio (M)
  • 77 M. Ellertsson (M)
  • 11 G. Oristanio (F)
  • 10 J. Yeboah (F)

Substitutes

  • 97 I. Doumbia
  • 99 M. Marić
  • 7 F. Zampano
  • 17 C. Conde
  • 5 R. Haps
  • 79 F. Carboni
  • 9 C. Gytkjær
  • 16 A. Marcandalli
  • 36 M. Ladisa
  • 1 J. Joronen
  • 33 M. Šverko
  • 19 B. Bjarkason
  • 35 F. Stanković
  • 18 D. Fila
  • 23 M. Grandi

Fiorentina

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 43 David de Gea (G)
  • 5 M. Pongračić (D)
  • 18 Pablo Marí (D)
  • 6 L. Ranieri (D)
  • 2 Dodô (M)
  • 8 R. Mandragora (M)
  • 44 N. Fagioli (M)
  • 21 R. Gosens (M)
  • 24 A. Richardson (F)
  • 27 C. Ndour (F)
  • 9 L. Beltrán (F)

Substitutes

  • 90 M. Folorunsho
  • 29 Y. Adli
  • 23 A. Colpani
  • 65 F. Parisi
  • 15 P. Comuzzo
  • 30 T. Martinelli
  • 66 T. Rubino
  • 22 M. Moreno
  • 63 M. Caprini
  • 1 P. Terracciano

Timeline

  1. Venezia
    60' Venezia Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Cande
  2. Fiorentina
    63' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Ndour · On: M. Folorunsho
  3. Fiorentina
    63' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Richardson · On: Y. Adli
  4. Venezia
    68' Venezia Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Oristanio · Assist: A. Zerbin
  5. Fiorentina
    77' Fiorentina Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Mandragora · Assist: Y. Adli
  6. Venezia
    78' Venezia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Perez · On: Issa Doumbia
  7. Venezia
    78' Venezia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Yeboah · On: M. Maric
  8. Fiorentina
    79' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Marin Pongračić · On: A. Colpani
  9. Venezia
    83' Venezia Card · Yellow Card
    G. Busio

    Foul

  10. Venezia
    83' Venezia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Oristanio · On: Francesco Zampano
  11. Venezia
    83' Venezia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Zerbin · On: C. Condé
  12. Fiorentina
    84' Fiorentina Card · Yellow Card
    M. Folorunsho

    Argument

  13. Fiorentina
    85' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Gosens · On: F. Parisi
  14. Fiorentina
    88' Fiorentina Card · Yellow Card
    Dodo

    Argument

  15. Venezia
    90'+1 Venezia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Condé · On: R. Haps
  16. Fiorentina
    90'+3 Fiorentina Card · Yellow Card
    L. Beltran

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Venezia Fiorentina
Fouls 21 17
Pass Accuracy 76% 87%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 16
Corners 1 5
Total Passes 292 561
Yellow Cards 1 4
Blocked Shots 0 3
Shots on Target 4 5
xG 1.87 0.94
Shots off Target 5 8
Possession 34% 66%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 222 490
Shots Inside Box 8 9
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 1 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Venezia's quick goals by F. Cande and G. Oristanio within 8 minutes (60th and 68th) gave them a significant lead.
  • ▸ Fiorentina's goal from R. Mandragora at the 77th minute provided hope, but Venezia defended well to maintain their lead.