Fiorentina secured a comfortable 3-0 victory over Pisa in Coppa Italia action, with goals from Mateo Pellegrino, Gnonto and Goncalves sending the Viola through to the round of 16 where they will face Napoli, according to match reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport, ANSA and Corriere della Sera.
How Fiorentina Overcame Pisa at the Stadio Artemio Franchi
The Stadio Artemio Franchi crowd erupted in protest around the 36th minute when referee Marinelli waved away penalty appeals following a challenge in the area between Gnonto and Primasso.
The deadlock broke just before halftime in the 40th minute. Radu Dragusin unleashed a powerful long-range strike that Scuffet could only push out centrally.
New Signings Seal the Round of 16 Berth
Head coach Paolo Vanoli adjusted his setup in the second half, introducing fresh legs from the bench to shift the side into a more aggressive 4-2-3-1 shape. The tactical tweak paid dividends in the 70th minute when substitute Njie tore down the right flank, shaking off three defenders before cutting back for Gnonto to tap home the simplest of finishes for 2-0.
Goncalves added the finishing touch late in the match. Seizing space at the edge of the penalty area, Goncalves curled an unstoppable trajectory past Scuffet to round off the 3-0 scoreline. Zazoom noted that the evening highlighted the depth of the squad’s summer arrivals, with Pellegrino, Gnonto and Goncalves all getting on the scoresheet.
Stadion Atmosphere and Coach Reactions
What Comes Next in Coppa Italia
With progression secured past their local rivals, Fiorentina advance to the round of 16 of the Coppa Italia. The Viola will face Napoli in the next knockout round.
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