“After Emanuele Rao struck the post and then missed another chance, Fiorentina capitalized through Mateo Pellegrino, who broke the deadlock to make it 1-0.”
Pivotal“A heated moment saw Víctor Valdepeñas booked for arguing, reflecting rising tensions as Pisa struggled to respond to Fiorentina's control.”
“Wilfried Gnonto extended Fiorentina's lead to 2-0 after a wave of second-half substitutions had refreshed the hosts' attack.”
Pivotal“Substitute Pedro Gonçalves capped off the win with a late goal in stoppage time, making it 3-0 and putting a definitive stamp on Fiorentina's dominance.”
Fiorentina
Pisa
Outstanding performance
Fiorentina•MidfielderFiorentina dictated this Coppa Italia tie from start to finish, out-shooting Pisa 13-6 and creating twice as many big chances while conceding almost nothing at the back, with Pisa managing zero shots on target all match. Mateo Pellegrino's 40th-minute strike, following a spell of pressure that saw Emanuele Rao hit the post and then miss another chance, gave the hosts a deserved lead they never looked like relinquishing. A flurry of second-half substitutions on both sides shifted the rhythm, but it was Fiorentina's fresh legs that made the difference, with Wilfried Gnonto doubling the lead in the 71st minute before Pedro Gonçalves put the tie beyond doubt in the dying seconds. For Fiorentina, the result is a comfortable cup progression built on control - 53% possession, superior passing accuracy, and defensive discipline. Pisa, by contrast, struggled to create anything of note and will need to regroup before their next fixture, having failed to register a single shot on target despite four saves from their goalkeeper.
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Mateo Pellegrino Casalanguila takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Corner awarded.
Mateo Pellegrino Casalanguila takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
Francesco Coppola replaces Andrea Primasso.
Pedro Goncalves is substituted for Franco Mastantuono.
Eybi Nije comes on for Marco Brescianini.
Samuele Angori is on, and Filippo Pittarello is off.
Substitution: Stefano Moreo comes on for Emanuele Rao.
Substitution: Andrea Petagna comes on for Simone Zanon.
Yellow card for Victor Valdepenas.
Simone CanestrelliYellow CardSimone Canestrelli receives a yellow card.
Mehdi Leris takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Franco Mastantuono takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
Filippo Pittarello takes a right-footed shot but misses.
On comes Viery Fernandes, off goes Radu Dragusin.
First half ends with the score at 1-0.
Mateo PellegrinoShot by Mateo Pellegrino Casalanguila with his left foot results in a goal.
Radu Dragusin takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Goal! Mateo Pellegrino Casalanguila scores to make it 1-0.
Felipe LoyolaYellow CardYellow card shown to Felipe Ignacio Loyola Olea.
Emanuele Rao takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Emanuele Rao takes a right-footed shot, but it hits the post.
Joao Mario Neto Lopes attempts a right-footed shot but misses.
Corner awarded.
Franco Mastantuono takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Felipe Ignacio Loyola Olea takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Gabriele Piccinini takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Franco MastantuonoYellow CardFranco Mastantuono receives a yellow card.
Marin Pongracic attempts a header but misses the shot.
Corner awarded.
Cher Ndour takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Offside.
Kick-off! The referee is Livio Marinelli.
Fresh off their first win of the season under new boss Paolo Vanoli, Fiorentina host Tuscan rivals Pisa in a knockout Coppa Italia derby at the Franchi. History heavily favors the hosts, but Vanoli insists there's 'no room for mistakes' as his side looks to build momentum in a competition that offers an early route to silverware.
