Como
FiorentinaHow did the teams perform?
Como
Fiorentina
Match Stats
Lineup
Como
49' Foul
57' Replaced by M. Perrone
46' Replaced by A. Valle
82'
Unsportsmanlike conduct
46' Replaced by N. Kuhn
88'
Unsportsmanlike conduct
89'
Foul
57' Replaced by A. Douvikas
72' Replaced by M. Vojvoda
Fiorentina
77'
90' Foul
26'
88'
54'
84' Replaced by M. Kean
84' Replaced by N. Fagioli
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Fiorentina secured a dramatic 2-1 victory against Como, with an own goal and two red cards contributing to a frantic Valentine’s Day Serie A clash.
This Serie A clash at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia saw relegation-threatened Como, languishing in 18th place, host a Fiorentina side pushing for European qualification. The Viola entered the match in stronger form, unlike their desperate opponents.
Fiorentina started with intent, taking the lead in the 26th minute. Midfielder Nicolò Fagioli drilled a precise shot past the Como goalkeeper, putting the visitors ahead. His effort marked a bright start for Vincenzo Italiano’s men.
Despite Como’s high possession, Fiorentina’s counter-attacking approach paid dividends. The home side struggled to convert their territorial advantage into clear chances. The half ended with Fiorentina maintaining their slender lead.
Como needed a significant improvement in the second half to overcome Fiorentina’s disciplined defense. The hosts looked for more attacking impetus, while the Viola aimed to consolidate their advantage.
The second half began with an immediate booking for Como’s M. O. Kempf in the 49th minute. Just five minutes later, Fiorentina extended their lead. Moise Kean calmly converted a penalty in the 54th minute, doubling the visitors’ advantage.
The match took a dramatic turn when Fiorentina was reduced to ten men. Defender P. Vanoli received a straight red card in the 70th minute, injecting new life into Como’s push. The numerical disadvantage presented a clear challenge for the Viola.
Riding the wave of their man advantage, Como pulled a goal back in the 77th minute, albeit in unfortunate circumstances. Fiorentina’s Federico Parisi inadvertently turned the ball into his own net, giving Como a glimmer of hope.
The final minutes descended into chaos. Como’s Jacobo Rodriguez and Álvaro Morata received yellow cards. Morata then saw a second yellow and a red in the 89th minute. This left both teams with ten players. Fiorentina’s Luca Ranieri also saw yellow.
Fiorentina’s victory came despite only 33% possession and 7 total shots, though their expected goals (xG) of 1.53 highlighted their clinical edge. Como dominated possession with 67% and 16 shots, but their xG of 0.84 reflected their lack of cutting edge. Both teams finished with 3 shots on target.
This hard-fought win strengthens Fiorentina’s bid for a European spot, moving them up to 44 points. For Como, the defeat deepens their relegation worries, leaving them firmly entrenched in the bottom three.
