ACF Fiorentina vs. US Salernitana 1919 (09.11.2022)

In an electrifying Serie A fixture on November 9, 2022, ACF Fiorentina faced off against US Salernitana 1919. The match witnessed a competitive spirit and tactical maneuvers that kept fans on the edge of their seats.

The game kicked off with high intensity, but it was not until the 15th minute that the deadlock was broken. Giacomo Bonaventura managed to find the back of the net, putting Fiorentina into the lead with a well-taken goal.

Salernitana reacted to the situation by introducing fresh legs after halftime with Tonny Vilhena and Federico Bonazzoli coming on as Substitution 1 and 2 in the 46th minute. These changes seemed to bring about the desired effect as just nine minutes into the second half, Boulaye Dia scored an equalizing goal for Salernitana, making it 1-1.

The visitors continued to shuffle their pack with Emil Bohinen stepping onto the pitch in the 59th minute as Substitution 3 for Salernitana. Fiorentina responded similarly, with Christian Kouamé being introduced as Substitution 1 in the 63rd minute.

As the match approached its final quarter, both teams made further changes. In the 75th minute, Pasquale Mazzocchi was brought on as the fourth substitute for Salernitana, perhaps looking to solidify their position or create new attacking opportunities.

Fiorentina's coach made a triple substitution in the 77th minute, bringing on Cristiano Biraghi, Arthur Cabral, and Rolando Mandragora. This move appeared to be a masterstroke as just four minutes later, Luka Jović scored, pushing Fiorentina ahead once again with a normal goal in the 81st minute. A subsequent check confirmed Jović's goal, consolidating Fiorentina's lead.

In the final moments of the game, Giacomo Bonaventura was replaced in the 84th minute as the fifth substitution for Fiorentina, while Salernitana brought on Lassana Coulibaly as their fifth substitute.

Salernitana's Ivan Radovanović received a yellow card during stoppage time at the 90+4-minute mark, adding a bit of late drama to the proceedings.

The match concluded with Fiorentina emerging victoriously with a 2-1 scoreline over Salernitana, a result that showcased the tactical acumen of both sides but ultimately highlighted Fiorentina's ability to seize crucial moments.

Lineup ACF Fiorentina

Lineup US Salernitana 1919

Substitutes ACF Fiorentina

Substitutes US Salernitana 1919

ACF Fiorentina

La Viola, I Viola (purple) and I Gigliati (gold). The club colour is of course purple. They play their home games at the Stadio Artemio Franchi, which has a capacity of 43,147 seats. They have a strong rivalry with the leading Italian clubs, especially Juventus.

US Salernitana 1919

The nickname of this Italian football club is Granata, and their club colours are brown and white. These appear both in the emblem and on the jersey. They play predominantly in brown at home, while away the colours on the jersey are predominantly white. Alternatively, they also use a yellow jersey. At home they are at the Stadio Arechi, which has a capacity of 25,000. The club was founded in 1919, in the city of Salermo in Campania, southern Italy. Financial difficulties have carried the club through several bankruptcies.

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