Fiorentina ended a three-game winless run at Stadio Artemio Franchi with a 2-1 win against Genoa in Serie A, a result which extends their remarkable unbeaten run in home meetings with their opponents to 27 matches.
The hosts started strongly and had a penalty shout inside the early stages – Morten Frendrup’s tug on Dodo’s shirt was enough for the VAR to send the on-field referee to the monitor, but he defied common precedent and stuck with his original decision.
La Viola were not disappointed for long though, as Moise Kean produced a wonderful, distinctive flick towards goal that found its way into the net on nine minutes.
Connecting with Rolando Mandragora’s free-kick, the striker netted his 13th league goal this season to stay very much in the Golden Boot race, with only one player having managed more in SA this term.
On the half-hour mark, Fiorentina doubled their lead through ex-Genoa player Albert Gudmundsson, whose shot deflected in after he connected with Robin Gosens’ cross.
The visitors really ought to have pulled one back before half-time though, as Maxwel Cornet could only curl over the bar from such a promising position after being fed through by Morten Thorsby.
Just 10 minutes into the second half, Genoa pulled a goal back through Koni De Winter, as he headed home Aaron Martin’s corner.
The visitors pushed for a swift second as the pendulum started to swing in their favour, but Fabio Miretti’s strike from the edge of the box flew just past the near post.
Despite being pegged back, Fiorentina were still dangerous on the counter as Gosens bombed forward again and unleashed a great cross to find Dodo, whose header was blocked on the line by Johan Vasquez.
Down the other end, De Winter almost netted his brace after connecting with another corner, but this time his header was pushed away by David de Gea.
Genoa’s late push for an equaliser was ultimately not enough, as they fell to just a second defeat in six league places, keeping them in 12th place in the table while Fiorentina rise into the top-five, just a point adrift of Juventus in fourth having played a game fewer.

Flashscore Man of the Match: Robin Gosens (Fiorentina)
Fiorentina continued their impressive run in Serie A with a convincing 3-0 victory over Genoa, keeping pace with the league’s top four teams.
The Viola put on a dominant display from start to finish, with goals from Dusan Vlahovic, Gaetano Castrovilli, and Nikola Milenkovic securing the win. The team’s attacking prowess was on full display, as they created numerous chances and capitalized on their opportunities.
Fiorentina’s strong defensive performance also played a key role in the victory, as they limited Genoa’s scoring opportunities and kept a clean sheet.
With this win, Fiorentina now sit comfortably in fifth place in the Serie A standings, just behind the top four teams. Their impressive form and consistent performances have made them a serious contender for a spot in Europe next season.
Fans of the Viola will be thrilled with their team’s performance and will be eagerly anticipating their next match as they continue their push for a top-four finish. Fantastic Fiorentina indeed!
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