Match Overview

Fiorentina and Napoli shared the points following a 1-1 draw at the Stadio Artemio Franchi in Serie A Regular Season Round 5. Both sides found the back of the net in a competitive encounter.

First Half Action

Napoli broke the deadlock in the 23rd minute. B. Gilmour scored the opening goal with an assist provided by M. Politano, giving the visitors the lead.

As the half progressed into the later stages, Fiorentina received a yellow card given to F. Mastantuono in the 42nd minute. Napoli maintained their advantage heading into the interval.

Second Half Equalizer

Fiorentina made a change at the start of the second half in the 46th minute, replacing Viery with V. Valdepenas. The hosts found their equalizer in the 51st minute when A. Jimenez scored, assisted by C. Ndour.

Substitutions and Tactical Changes

Both managers utilized their benches extensively in the second half. Napoli made a double substitution in the 58th minute, bringing on L. Lucca for R. Hojlund and David Neres for N. Lang.

Fiorentina responded with substitutions in the 66th minute, introducing Pote and Beto in place of A. Atta and M. Pellegrino respectively. Napoli further altered their lineup in the 73rd minute by replacing M. Politano with C. Favasuli.

Later in the half, Fiorentina brought on W. Gnonto for A. Njie in the 80th minute, and M. Pongracic replaced L. Ranieri in the 85th minute. Napoli made their final change in the 90th minute, bringing on F. Anguissa for S. Lobotka.

Discipline and Late Incidents

Disciplinary actions were concentrated on the home side. L. Ranieri received a yellow card in the 62nd minute. Goalkeeper D. de Gea was also shown a yellow card in the 83rd minute, adding to Fiorentina's cautions alongside F. Mastantuono's first-half booking.

Match Statistics

Napoli dominated possession with 58% compared to Fiorentina's 42%.

  • Total Shots: Fiorentina 17, Napoli 13
  • Shots on Goal: Fiorentina 4, Napoli 5
  • Shots off Goal: Fiorentina 10, Napoli 7
  • Blocked Shots: Fiorentina 3, Napoli 1
  • Shots inside box: Fiorentina 10, Napoli 11
  • Shots outside box: Fiorentina 7, Napoli 2
  • Corner Kicks: Fiorentina 4, Napoli 5
  • Offsides: Fiorentina 0, Napoli 1
  • Fouls: Fiorentina 11, Napoli 9
  • Yellow Cards: Fiorentina 3, Napoli 0
  • Goalkeeper Saves: Fiorentina 4, Napoli 3
  • Total Passes: Fiorentina 400 (334 accurate, 84%), Napoli 548 (485 accurate, 89%)
  • Expected Goals (xG): Fiorentina 0.94, Napoli 1.45