Final result: Fiorentina-Puskas Akadamia 3-3
REPORT CARDS
Florentine (Edited by Daniel Uccellieri)
of Gea 6 – He returns to the field 446 days after the last time. He only manages to guess the penalty kicked by Nagy, perhaps he could have done something more on Soisalo’s conclusion. In the second half he shows what he is made of with a great save on Plsek, fooled by Golla at the end
Fourth 6.5 – Captain’s armband on his arm, he scores his first goal of the season. A very important goal that allows the Viola to get back on their feet in a game that had started very badly.
Pongracic 5.5 – Better than the disastrous performance in Parma in the championship. He’s starting to get used to the three-man defense, but we’re not there yet.
Ranieri 5.5 – Maybe he’s a bit distracted by the renewal he recently signed, he makes too many mistakes
Kayode 4 – Shocking start for Fiorentina and for the young Viola winger, a negative protagonist at the start of the match: first the penalty he caused and then the ball given away for Soisalo to double the score. He remains in the locker room after the end of the first half. From 46′ – Dodo 6.5 – With his entrance he changes Fiorentina: he recovers balls and gives nightmares to the opponents on the wing.
White 6 – A bit of a complicated start with the wrong pass which led to Kayode’s foul in the area, it grows From 66′ – Amrabat 6 – Brings physicality to the Viola midfield.
Mandrake 5.5 – His corner kick from which came the goal for the temporary 2-2 signed by Marintez fourth. Then little else.
Paris 6 – Started in place of captain Biraghi, some nice moves and a couple of interesting runs down the wing.
Colpani 5.5 – The quality is there, but he still has to find the right understanding with his teammates. As always, around the hour mark, Palladino calls him back to the bench From 56′ Ikone 4 – He has a great opportunity to show off, but he wastes it spectacularly: he always makes the wrong last choice, wasting at least two clear opportunities for Fiorentina.
Thin 6.5 – His goal rekindles Fiorentina. He scores (a beautiful goal) at the best moment and gives the Viola a boost. From 78′ – Kouame SV –
Beltran 5 – He is only remembered for a shot after half an hour, otherwise he gave a dull performance as a centre forward. He has a heavy 9 on his shoulders, but as a centre forward he continues to fail to convince. From 46′ – Kean 6.5 – With him in attack, it’s a completely different Fiorentina. He protects the ball, gets the team going and even finds his first goal in a purple jersey in an official match.
Raphael Palladino 6 – It’s not his team yet and it shows: he chooses Bianco as starter and relies on Beltran in attack, in the second half he gets the changes right by sending Dodo and Kean onto the field right away. There’s work to be done, his team is still a work in progress.
Puskas Academy (Edited by Nino Sergi)
Fish 6 – He certainly shows good skills, he excels in the second half on Kean’s close right-footed shot. Then he is blameless on the three goals conceded by his team.
Stones 5 – Already in the first half he showed himself to be one of the most struggling players in the defence, struggling to keep the duo formed by Parisi and Sottil at bay.
Golla 6.5 – Good in the aerial game, less so when he is aimed at. Late on Sottil who has all the time to control the ball, aim and reopen the challenge at the end of the first half. Then however he scores the equaliser on a corner action.
Stunned 5 – He ruins a good performance with the error that paves the way for Fiorentina to temporarily overtake, he loses the ball that Kean turns into gold for the 3-2 of the home team.
Ormonde-Ottewill 6.5 – In the first half, the left lane was the strong point of the Hungarians. Good understanding with Nagy, then Kayode does nothing to create difficulties for him. From 46′ Komaroni 6 – Good impact with the challenge.
Favorov 6 – Little seen in possession, a lot of dirty work for the Hungarian who acts as a screen in front of the defense giving greater support to the defense. From 81′ Szolnoki sv.
Plsek 6.5 – Lots of miles in the engine, runs a lot and tackles. Good performance, he even scares De Gea who is called to a miracle on his header.
Soisalo 7 – An evening to remember for the goal scored at Franchi against De Gea, it could have become unforgettable if only he had hit the target for the second time, skipping past the Spanish goalkeeper in the first half. From 75′ Levi sv.
Nissila 7 – One of the best of the Hungarian team, a tireless Finn. He starts as an attacking midfielder and is the first to disturb the Viola’s passing, many important recoveries including the second goal. He then provides the assist for Golla.
Nagy 7 – Good leg, good foot and above all a lot of versatility along the entire left flank. He earns the penalty, kicks it beating De Gea and opening the game. In the second half he suffers after the entry of Dodò.
Puljic 6.5 – Few balls played up front, but he only needs one to pack the winning assist for Soisalo’s second goal. The first to press Fiorentina’s central defenders. From 81′ Colley sv.
Zsolt Hornyak 7 – An unforgettable evening, the victory does not arrive but the Hungarians snatch a draw at the Franchi. Personality, good game organization and a lot of pressure making the most of the opportunities available. They make up for the different technical level with a team effort.