Final result: Genoa-Fiorentina 0-1
GENOA
Loyal 6 – Safe when he needs to go out inside the area. Reactive when he had to block Richardson’s long-range shot from a corner in the first half of the match. Not guilty of Gosens’ goal.
Vogliacco 5.5 – He returns to be the right hand in mister Gilardino’s three-man rearguard, he puts in the usual determination that distinguishes him, also showing up in the push phase with Sabelli. In the goal action he blocks the ball short with his header.
Vasquez 6.5 – He instead goes from arm to centre-back but the result doesn’t change. He commands the defense, forcing Kouamé to retreat but above all making him practically inoperative.
Matturro 6 – Ductile defender available to Alberto Gilardino. He goes from winger to centre-back with ease and plays a careful match against the hotshots of Fiorentina.
Sabelli 6.5 – He goes back to being that tireless motor on the right wing. He would have an opportunity in the first half of the match but he closes the shot towards De Gea too much. From 79′ Zanoli sv
Thorsby 6 – Further back than the latest releases. He occupies a position that is right for him. He takes advantage of his long levers to catch the balls with his head in his own area, and also tries to insert them into the opposing midfield. From 79′ Pereiro sv
Badelj 6 – He doesn’t have ninety minutes left in his legs yet but here he is again leading the team in the middle of the pitch with the armband on his arm. He directs operations with his usual calm. Also good when he has to chase his opponent. From the 73rd minute Miretti 5.5 – He doesn’t give his team a change of gear.
Frendrup 6 – He can be found in every part of the pitch pressuring the purple ball carrier. He usually recovers balls, a precious man in Gilardino’s midfield.
Martin 6.5 – Tries to surprise De Gea in the first half of the match but the ball drops too late and the opportunity disappears. Try to deliver a few crosses towards the center, some of them interesting.
Ekhator 6.5 – 18 years old next November 11th. After showing excellent things as a substitute, Gilardino gives him a starting shirt. It shows good acceleration and steering. In the second half he came close to scoring the lead with a great move on Martinez Quarta. Quality guy. From 73′ Masini 6 – He enters the pitch and, despite himself, gets involved in Fiorentina’s lead. However, he remains willing.
Pinamonti 6 – The will is not lacking, he fights to chase the Viola defenders with great determination. There aren’t many playable balls but when he has one he creates a great scoring opportunity by calling on De Gea to make a prodigious save.
Alberto Gilardino 6 – He has never looked for alibis but absences are felt in the long run. His team, however, fights and never lowers the flag. The rossoblù people recognize this and never stop encouraging.
FLORENTINA (edited by Andrea Carlino)
De Gea 7.5 – His performance between the posts was decisive for the Viola victory. In the first half it was business as usual, but in the second half he became the absolute protagonist with two prodigious interventions: first on Pinamonti’s right foot and then, in injury time, with an extraordinary save on Vasquez’s header destined for the top corner. His confidence transmits confidence to the entire defensive department. Leadership and reactivity of an absolute top player, he confirms that he is going through an extraordinary moment of form.
Dodo 6.5 – His push on the right flank represents a constant threat to the rossoblù defense. Precise in his crosses and attentive in the defensive phase, he manages both phases of the game with tactical intelligence. In the end it turns out to be providential with an air intervention that thwarts a dangerous Genoa initiative.
Martinez Fourth 6 – The early warning slightly affects his performance, forcing him to be more cautious in his interventions. Despite this, he maintains his position with order and confidence, conceding very little to opposing attackers.
Ranieri 7 – Leadership and personality at the service of the team. He dominates in the air and in advances, being impeccable in closing. The intervention on Pinamonti in the second half was decisive when the rossoblù attacker had freed himself for the shot.
Gosens 7 – His winning kick decides a complicated match. Beyond scoring, he plays the role with great tactical intelligence, expertly alternating the offensive phase and defensive coverage. His international experience emerges at key moments.
Bove 6.5 – Dynamism and substance in the middle of the pitch, where he doesn’t skimp on tackles and precious recoveries. From 74′ Mandragora 6 – Comes in to give the team more balance at the end.
Richardson 6 – Substantial performance until the warning which affected his performance somewhat. From 62′ Adli 6.5 – His entry brings greater quality in the management of possession.
Colpani 6 – Some quality plays but without impacting as much as it could. From 74′ Ikoné 6 – Wasted a great opportunity towards the end but helped the team defend their lead.
Beltran 6.5 – Moves intelligently between the lines, creating spaces for his teammates. He had a hand in the scoring action with a nice personal initiative. He gets hurt towards the end and has to leave the field. From 82′ Rubino sv
Thin 6 – A thorn in the side of the Genoa defense with his dribbling and acceleration. Several times he puts Sabelli in difficulty on his area of competence.
Kouame 6 – Generous in pressing and working for the team, he keeps the opposing rearguard apprehensive with his movements. Not very clear, however, when he has to conclude.
Raffaele Palladino 7 – His Fiorentina shows personality and tactical organization. Compact team, organized and cynical to the right degree. He makes the changes at the right time and brings home three fundamental points for the Champions League. Sixth victory in a row between the championship and the Conference League