Fiorentina edged out Genoa in a close win on Saturday, 1x2, on matchday 4. Coming into the contest, Davide Ballardini's team came from a win, and Vincenzo Italiano's team came from two wins. Domenico Criscito was decisive with 1 goal.
The first-half ended without any goals.
After the break, key moment of the game, when Riccardo Saponara came on. The first goal of the game was scored by midfielder, with a right-foot shot, after 60 minutes. In the final minutes of the game, Giacomo Bonaventura fired home Fiorentina second goal, with a right-foot strike inside the box, after a pass from Riccardo Saponara. Domenico Criscito netted the last goal deep into added time from the penalty spot.
After the result Fiorentina are 5th in the table, with 9 points, while Genoa sit 16th place, with 3 points. With regard to the next fixture, Firenze's team will host Internazionale, whilst Genova's team visit Bologna.
Genoa | Fiorentina | |||
8 | 2 | Shots | 4 | 7 |
8 | 1 | Shots on target | 2 | 7 |
3 | Total Tackles | 3 | ||
3 | Tackles Won | 3 | ||
7 | 7 | Ball steals | 2 | 8 |
8 | 46 | Total Passes | 76 | 7 |
8 | 41 | Passes Completed | 72 | 7 |
7 | 3 | Saves | 2 | 8 |
8 | 2 | Fouls Committed | 3 | 7 |
3 | Fouls Suffered | 3 |