Match report

Fiorentina Defeats Slovan Liberec 3-0 in UEFA Europa League

Fiorentina
Fiorentina
3–0
FT
Slovan Liberec
Slovan Liberec
Nov 3, 2016

Fiorentina secured a dominant 3-0 victory over Slovan Liberec in their UEFA Europa League encounter. The home side capitalized on early opportunities, with goals from Josip Iličić, Nikola Kalinić, and Stefano Cristóforo ensuring a comfortable win. Despite Slovan Liberec's early yellow cards, Fiorentina controlled the match with clinical finishing and tactical superiority.

Key Facts

  • • Fiorentina defeated Slovan Liberec 3-0
  • • Josip Iličić scored from the penalty spot at 30 minutes
  • • Nikola Kalinić scored in the 42nd minute
  • • Stefano Cristóforo added the third goal in the 73rd minute
  • • Slovan Liberec received two yellow cards in the first half

Lineups

Fiorentina

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

  • 12 C. Tătărușanu (G)
  • 2 G. Rodríguez (D)
  • 40 N. Tomović (D)
  • 4 S. De Maio (D)
  • 6 C. Sánchez (M)
  • 20 Borja Valero (M)
  • 31 H. Milić (D)
  • 72 J. Iličić (F)
  • 19 S. Cristóforo (M)
  • 25 F. Chiesa (F)
  • 9 N. Kalinić (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 M. Vecino
  • 30 K. Babacar
  • 10 F. Bernardeschi
  • 7 M. Zárate
  • 13 D. Astori
  • 16 Cristian Tello
  • 1 L. Lezzerini

Slovan Liberec

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 17 V. Hladký (G)
  • 26 L. Bartošák (D)
  • 5 V. Coufal (D)
  • 11 D. Hovorka (D)
  • 10 Z. Folprecht (M)
  • 24 D. Bartl (M)
  • 16 I. Sukenník (M)
  • 23 E. Vůch (M)
  • 6 J. Sýkora (M)
  • 22 P. Ševčík (M)
  • 13 M. Markovič (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 M. Nitrianský
  • 21 N. Komlichenko
  • 9 J. Navrátil
  • 34 J. Barac
  • 27 M. Baroš
  • 29 L. Pokorný
  • 19 M. Dúbravka

Timeline

  1. Slovan Liberec
    6' Slovan Liberec Card · Yellow Card
    I. Sukenník
  2. Slovan Liberec
    17' Slovan Liberec subst · Substitution 1
    Off: David Hovorka · On: M. Nitrianský
  3. Fiorentina
    30' Fiorentina Goal · Penalty
    J. Iličić
  4. Slovan Liberec
    32' Slovan Liberec Card · Yellow Card
    L. Bartošák
  5. Fiorentina
    41' Fiorentina Card · Yellow Card
    N. Tomović
  6. Fiorentina
    42' Fiorentina Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Kalinić
  7. Slovan Liberec
    59' Slovan Liberec subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Markovič · On: N. Komlichenko
  8. Fiorentina
    69' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Iličić · On: M. Vecino
  9. Fiorentina
    73' Fiorentina Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Cristóforo · Assist: Borja Valero
  10. Fiorentina
    79' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Borja Valero · On: K. Babacar
  11. Slovan Liberec
    79' Slovan Liberec subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Sýkora · On: J. Navratil
  12. Fiorentina
    86' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Kalinić · On: F. Bernardeschi

Match Stats

Stat Fiorentina Slovan Liberec
Fouls 13 24
Pass Accuracy 87% 81%
Offsides 4 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 11 10
Corners 1 4
Total Passes 548 405
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 0 3
Shots on Target 4 1
Shots off Target 7 6
Possession 57% 43%
Accurate Passes 479 329
Shots Inside Box 6 6
Saves 1 1
Shots Outside Box 5 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Fiorentina's early penalty goal by Iličić (30 minutes) shifted the momentum in their favor and demoralized Slovan Liberec
  • ▸ Kalinić's goal just before halftime (42 minutes) cemented Fiorentina's lead, making it difficult for Slovan Liberec to stage a comeback