Fiorentina secured a stunning 3-0 victory against title contenders Inter at the Stadio Artemio Franchi, propelling them into the Serie A top four. The match, which resumed from its original December 1 start, lasted only 73 minutes of regular time due to its unusual circumstances.
The game had been abandoned in the first half when Edoardo Bove collapsed on the pitch, leading to strict player eligibility rules for the rescheduled fixture. This particularly affected Fiorentina, who could only field players registered at the time of the original match, severely limiting their options.
Despite these challenges, Fiorentina took control of the game. After a disallowed goal for Inter due to a marginal offside, Fiorentina’s breakthrough came just before the hour mark. Luca Ranieri expertly converted Rolando Mandragora’s outswinging corner with a well-placed finish from 12 yards out.
Moise Kean then stepped up to seal the victory for the Viola. He doubled the lead with a powerful header from Dodo’s precise cross, showcasing Fiorentina’s attacking prowess. In the dying moments of regular time, Kean capitalized on a defensive error by Federico Dimarco, rounding the goalkeeper to score his second and Fiorentina’s third.
This remarkable win catapults Fiorentina into fourth place in the Serie A standings, while Inter remain second but face an uphill battle to catch league leaders Napoli. The result highlights Fiorentina’s resilience and tactical acumen, overcoming significant squad limitations to outperform one of the league’s top teams.
Goals: Ranieri 59’, Kean 68’, 89′.
Fiorentina (4-4-2): De Gea; Comuzzo, Pongracic, Ranieri, Gosens (88′ Colpani); Dodò, Mandragora, Richardson, Parisi; Beltran (90+2′ Cataldi), Kean (90+2′ Caprini)
Inter (3-5-2): Sommer; Bisseck, De Vrij, Bastoni (70′ Dimarco); Dumfries, Frattesi (83′ Taremi), Calhanoglu (70′ Barella), Mkhitaryan (70′ Arnautovic), Carlos Augusto (83′ Asllani); Lautaro, Thuram.
