At “Franchi” Fiorentina-Como 1-3: Larians in the quarterfinals against Napoli
The hosts they resist Fabregas‘ team for a while, which goes through and will face Napoli at the “Maradona” on February 10th. Viola take the lead with Piccoli in the 7th minute, the Lombards equalize in the 20th minute by Sergi Roberto, double the lead by Nico Paz in the 60th minute and third goal by Morata in the 2nd minute of injury time.
It is completed like this the quarter-final draw of the competition with Fabregas’ team making history and will challenge Napoli at Maradona for a place in the semi-final. The other matches will be Juventus-Atalanta, Bologna-Lazio and Inter-Turin.
The match
Lightning-fast departure from Viola, immediately dangerous in the 4th minute. Long throw and the ball reaches Balbo, Butez rejects his conclusion and the subsequent rebound.
Fade the first one reaction of the Larians
At 7′ the lead of the hosts with Piccoli. Percussion by Fabbian on the right, ball in the center where the attacker Vila shoots into the net at the near post.
In the next 10′ Fabregas’ team tries to manage the match with ball possession
Como’s equalizer on the development of a corner in the 20th minute. From the right the corner kick, header by Douvikas which hits the near post: ball rejected by the young Christensen which reaches Sergi Roberto who scores from close range.
After the blazes of the two goals, the match continued lively but substantially balanced, with the teams canceling each other out.
After 2′ of added time The first half of Fiorentina-Como ends in a draw
Starting to resume Como tries to raise the pace. In the 50th minute Caqueret challenges Christensen first, following a suggestion from Kuhn.
In the 58th minute pressure of the Larians who conclude the dangerous action for the hosts with Ramon: he blocks Christensen.
Doubling of Como with Nico Paz in the 60th minute. Thrown into the middle by Smolcic from the back, short clearance by Fortini, the running Argentine shoots with first intention and beats Christensen.
After the second advantage the Lombards persist and repeat their incursions into the Florentine area.
In the 90th minute, another thrill for the Viola’s goal with Addai but once again Christensen opposes
Como’s third goal in the 92nd minute with Avaro Morata. Quick counterattack by the Larians with Kuhn who serves Morata who beats Christensen from two steps.
Fiorentina-Como after the first 45’
At “Franchi” the first half of Fiorentina-Como ends in a draw 1-1
Lightning-fast departure from Viola, immediately dangerous in the 4th minute. Long throw and the ball reaches Balbo, Butez rejects his conclusion and the subsequent rebound.
Fade the first one reaction of the Larians
At 7′ the lead of the hosts with Piccoli. Percussion by Fabbian on the right, ball in the center where the attacker Vila shoots into the net at the near post.
In the next 10′ Fabregas’ team tries to manage the match with ball possession
Como’s equalizer on the development of a corner in the 20th minute. From the right the corner kick, header by Douvikas which hits the near post: ball rejected by the young Christensen which reaches Sergi Roberto who scores from close range.
After the blazes of the two goals, the match continued lively but substantially balanced, with the teams canceling each other out.
After 2′ of added time The first half of Fiorentina-Como ends in a draw
Italian Cup ACF Fiorentina vs Como: Sergi Roberto’s celebration after the goal – 27 January 2206 (Ansa)
Fiorentina-Como, the official lineups
Fiorentina (4-1-4-1): Christensen; Fortini, Ranieri, Comuzzo, Balbo; Ndour; Harrison, Fabbian, Brescianini, Fazzini; Small. All. Vanoli
As (4-2-3-1): Butez; Van of Brempt, Ramon, Carlos, Moreno; S. Roberto, To Cunha; Kuhn, Caqueret, Rodris; Douvikas. Other. Fabricans
Last Stand of the round of 16 of the Italian Cup. For Fiorentina it is an event with a particular flavour.
It is the first official appointment after the announcement of the passing of the role of president to Commisso’s son. But it is also the opportunity to keep up a failing season in the league, where he is in the relegation trio.
In this evening’s match at 9pm at the Artemio Franchi, the favorites are the guests of Como. Fabregas’ team is proving to be solid, capable of being among the greats. For now it is in sixth place, valid for qualification for the Conference League.
Whoever wins this evening will have to face Napoli in the quarter-finals at the Maradona Stadium on February 10th.
