Match report
Verona Stuns Fiorentina 2-1 in Serie A Clash
Fiorentina
1–2
FT
Verona
Dec 14, 2025
Verona stunned Fiorentina in a closely contested Serie A game, securing a narrow 2-1 win at the Stadio Artemio Franchi. Despite a flurry of yellow cards and substitutions, G. Orban's two goals were enough to outshine an own goal by Unai Nuñez from Fiorentina.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Fiorentina 1-2 Verona
- • G. Orban scored both goals for Verona at the 42nd and 90th minutes.
- • Unai Nuñez conceded an own goal in the 69th minute.
- • Fiorentina had multiple substitutions, including Ranieri, Mandragora, and Sohm coming on.
- • Verona also made several changes, with Giovane, Gagliardini, Mosquera, Valentini, Serdar among those who entered the game.
Lineups
Fiorentina
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 43 D. de Gea (G)
- 5 M. Pongracic (D)
- 15 P. Comuzzo (D)
- 6 L. Ranieri (D)
- 2 Dodo (M)
- 8 R. Mandragora (M)
- 44 N. Fagioli (M)
- 7 S. Sohm (M)
- 65 F. Parisi (M)
- 10 A. Gudmundsson (F)
- 20 M. Kean (F)
Substitutes
- 1 L. Lezzerini
- 30 T. Martinelli
- 18 P. Mari
- 26 M. Viti
- 29 N. Fortini
- 60 E. Kouadio
- 14 H. Nicolussi Caviglia
- 24 A. Richardson
- 27 C. Ndour
- 9 E. Dzeko
- 91 R. Piccoli
- 99 C. Kouame
Verona
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 1 L. Montipo (G)
- 5 U. Nunez (D)
- 15 V. Nelsson (D)
- 37 A. Bella-Kotchap (D)
- 7 R. Belghali (M)
- 36 C. Niasse (M)
- 73 Al Musrati (M)
- 24 A. Bernede (M)
- 3 M. Frese (M)
- 17 Giovane (F)
- 25 D. Mosquera (F)
Substitutes
- 34 S. Perilli
- 94 G. Toniolo
- 2 D. Oyegoke
- 6 N. Valentini
- 19 T. Slotsager
- 23 E. Ebosse
- 70 F. Cham
- 4 Y. Santiago
- 8 S. Serdar
- 20 G. Kastanos
- 21 A. Harroui
- 63 R. Gagliardini
- 9 A. Sarr
- 16 G. Orban
- 72 J. Ajayi
Timeline
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25' Verona Card · Yellow CardC. Niasse
Foul
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32' Verona Card · Yellow CardM. Frese
Foul
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35' Verona subst · Substitution 1Off: Giovane · On: G. Orban
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36' Fiorentina Card · Yellow CardA. Gudmundsson
Foul
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39' Verona Card · Yellow CardAl Musrati
Foul
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42' Verona Goal · Normal GoalG. Orban · Assist: Al Musrati
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46' Verona subst · Substitution 2Off: C. Niasse · On: R. Gagliardini
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61' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Ranieri · On: N. Fortini
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61' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Mandragora · On: A. Richardson
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61' Verona subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Mosquera · On: A. Sarr
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69' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 3Off: Simon Sohm · On: E. Dzeko
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69' Fiorentina Goal · Own GoalUnai Núñez
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75' Verona subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Frese · On: Nicolás Valentini
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75' Verona subst · Substitution 5Off: Al Musrati · On: S. Serdar
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85' Verona Card · Yellow CardR. Belghali
Argument
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87' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 4Off: Dodo · On: M. Viti
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87' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 5Off: N. Fagioli · On: C. Ndour
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90'+5 Verona Card · Yellow CardUnai Núñez
Foul
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90' Verona Goal · Normal GoalG. Orban · Assist: A. Bernede
Match Stats
| Stat | Fiorentina | Verona |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 22 |
| Pass Accuracy | 86% | 70% |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 20 | 13 |
| Corners | 9 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 475 | 259 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 5 |
| Blocked Shots | 7 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 3 |
| xG | 1.71 | 0.94 |
| Shots off Target | 9 | 7 |
| Possession | 65% | 35% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 407 | 181 |
| Shots Inside Box | 15 | 7 |
| Saves | 1 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ G. Orban's early goal in the 42nd minute gave Verona a crucial lead and set the tone for their victory.
- ▸ The own goal by Unai Nuñez momentarily leveled the match, but Verona maintained composure to secure the win with another goal from G. Orban in stoppage time.