Fiorentina delivered a stunning performance against AS Roma, securing a decisive 5-1 victory at the Stadio Artemio Franchi. Moise Kean was the star of the match, netting two goals, while Edoardo Bove added another against his former team. The match also saw Mario Hermoso receive a red card and Mats Hummels score an own goal on his debut.
Both teams entered the match following European victories but faced challenges with squad rotations. Fiorentina was missing key players including Albert Gudmundsson, Rolando Mandragora, and Marin Pongracic, while Roma’s lineup was affected by injuries to Matias Soulé, Stephan El Shaarawy, and Alexis Saelemaekers. Kean made a notable return from an ankle injury, and for Bove, a lifelong Roma supporter, the game held special significance.
The hosts opened the scoring early when Kean capitalized on a through ball, executing a quick one-two with Lucas Beltran before curling a left-footed shot into the far corner. Celebrating with the home fans amidst ongoing renovations at the stadium, Kean nearly doubled his tally shortly after but was thwarted by Gianluca Mancini’s defensive efforts.
A pivotal moment came when referee awarded a penalty after Zeki Celik and Bove collided in the box. Despite some controversy over whether Celik had touched the ball first, Beltran converted the penalty to extend Fiorentina’s lead.
Roma struggled to find their footing but managed to create some chances. A close call saw David De Gea deny Paulo Dybala’s free kick that struck the post. However, Ivan Juric’s tactical changes paid off when Manu Koné scored with a powerful shot from outside the box, marking his first Serie A goal.
Fiorentina responded quickly; Bove assisted Kean for his second goal after exploiting Celik’s weak challenge. The match took another turn when Bove scored again, weaving through defenders to finish past Mile Svilar without celebrating out of respect for his former club.
As Roma attempted to regain momentum, they faced further setbacks. Mario Hermoso received a second yellow card for pulling down Dodo just outside the area. Hummels made his debut in an effort to stabilize the defense but inadvertently redirected a header into his own net from a set piece.
The match concluded with Fiorentina dominating play and creating several more opportunities, while Roma continued to falter defensively. This emphatic win places Fiorentina in a stronger position as they move forward in Serie A, while Roma must regroup after this disappointing outing.
Goals: Kean 9, 41 (F), Beltran pen 17 (F), Koné 39 (R), Bove 52 (F), Hummels og 71 (F)
Sent off: Hermoso 65 (R)
Fiorentina(4-2-3-1): De Gea; Dodò, Comuzzo, Ranieri, Gosens; Cataldi (56′ Richardson), Adli (74′ Martinez Quarta); Colpani, Beltran (66′ Kouame), Bove (66′ Sottil); Kean (75′ Ikoné).
Roma (3-4-2-1): Svilar; Mancini (46′ Baldanzi), Ndicka, Hermoso; Celik, Pisilli, Cristante (32′ Kone), Angelino (32′ Zalewski); Dybala (67′ Hummels), Pellegrini; Dovbyk.
