Fiorentina’s Stunning 3-0 Triumph Over Juventus: A Dream Come True for the Viola at the Franchi!

In a match that resonates differently in Florence, Palladino's Fiorentina put on a veritable masterclass against Juventus, leaving the visitors battered and bruised after their visit to the Stadio Artemio Franchi. This encounter might spell the end for Thiago Motta’s tenure with the Bianconeri, following a resounding comeback against Panathinaikos in the Conference League just days prior. The Viola were in need of a statement performance, and they delivered just that, sparking hope as the season nears its climax. The match was particularly poignant as it honored Joe Barone, who sadly passed away on March 19th of last year. Palladino fielded the same eleven that triumphed in the cup match last Thursday, only swapping out Pablo Marì for Comuzzo. Following an initial fifteen minutes in which Juventus created a decent opportunity through Kolo Muani, Fiorentina seized control and opened the scoring in the 16th minute. A corner taken by Gosens found its way to Di Gregorio’s net with a powerful left-footed shot from close range. That moment heralded the beginning of a true spectacle at the Franchi. Merely three minutes later, two became three, thanks to a brilliant pass from Fagioli to Mandragora, who replaced Kean and coolly slotted the ball home like a seasoned striker. Juventus, seemingly lost at sea, found themselves on the back foot while the Viola expertly managed their two-goal advantage to the break without a flicker of anxiety. The second half began with a promising chance for the visitors, as McKennie came close, only to be thwarted by a heroic intervention from Ranieri. Then, in the 53rd minute, Fiorentina further showcased their prowess, with Gudmundsson effortlessly striking from distance, leaving Di Gregorio no chance and marking the third consecutively scored goal across all competitions. From that point onward, the remainder of the match was a lesson in game management from Fiorentina, who kept Juventus at arm's length. The final whistle triggered a riotous celebration amongst the home fans. With this victory, Fiorentina leaped over AC Milan into eighth place, now on 48 points, just a point behind Roma and three behind Lazio, who sit fifth. Relive the action: 19:55 Thank you for following the live updates. Soon on Firenzetoday, you can expect a summary, commentary, and player ratings from the match. 92’ IT'S ALL OVER! FIORENTINA DEFEATS JUVENTUS 3-0! 90’ Two minutes of added time have been indicated. 89’ Final substitutions for Fiorentina: off go Kean and Cataldi, with Zaniolo and Adli taking their places. 88’ Just waiting for the final whistle now at the Franchi. 86’ Things go from bad to worse for Thiago Motta as Cambiaso picks up an injury, making way for Mbangula. 84’ Substitution for Fiorentina: Fagioli off, Folorunsho on. 83’ Kolo Muani's shot is blocked, resulting in a corner for Juve. 80’ A yellow card for Thuram following a foul on Cataldi. 76’ The first substitutions for Palladino: off are Gudmundsson and Ranieri, with Beltran and Comuzzo stepping in. 75’ KEAN! The Fiorentina striker turns sharply but sends the ball just wide. 73’ More changes for Juve: Weah and Kelly depart, and Conceicao and Gatti come on. 72’ Tempers flare as Weah and Ranieri both receive yellow cards. 70’ Palladino contemplates his first substitutions, having yet to change his starting lineup. 67’ JUVE CHANCE! Koopmeiners delivers a strong cross, but Gosens intercepts just in time to deny Kolo Muani. 65’ Fiorentina manages the game well, as Juventus struggles to create any meaningful chances. 63’ Koopmeiners heads the ball wide by several meters. 58’ Thiago Motta is forced to make adjustments with Veiga and Gonzalez off for Alberto Costa and Cambiaso. 57’ Kean runs through to score a fourth goal, only to have it ruled out for offside. 56’ Fiorentina dishes out a footballing lesson, leaving Juventus on the ropes. 54’ Fagioli orchestrates the play, finding Gudmundsson, who then unleashes a stunning shot from distance, putting Fiorentina up 3-0. 53’ GOOOOOOAAAL FOR FIORENTINA!!!! GUDMUNDSSON HAS SCORED!!!! 52’ The home crowd erupts as Gabriel Omar Batistuta makes an appearance in the stands. 50’ Juventus remains a threat, with McKennie's header failing to challenge De Gea. 48’ A golden opportunity for Juventus! Gonzalez plays the ball to McKennie who, unmarked inside the box, is denied by a last-ditch effort from Ranieri. 47’ Dodo crosses, but Gudmundsson fails to intervene, allowing Di Gregorio to collect it unharmed. 46’ No changes at halftime; it's the same twenty-two returning for the second half. 45’ THE SECOND HALF IS UNDERWAY! 19:05 Both teams return to the pitch as we gear up for the resumption. 18:50 A stellar first half from Fiorentina, who rapidly gained a two-goal lead courtesy of Gosens and Mandragora. Juventus has yet to make a mark but credit goes to Palladino’s sharp setup. Stay tuned for the second half's excitement. 47’ HALF TIME! FIORENTINA LEADS JUVENTUS 2-0! 47’ FIORENTINA CHANCE! Fagioli crosses for Marì, who heads just wide. 46’ Locatelli receives a yellow card for a foul on Kean. 45’ One minute of stoppage time granted. 42’ Koopmeiners delivers the ball into the area, but Fiorentina’s defense clears with ease. 40’ Cataldi fouls Locatelli, giving Juventus a free-kick. 37’ Weah crosses looking for Gonzalez, who leaps but fails to connect. 34’ Koopmeiners is penalized for a foul, much to the discontent of the Fiorentina players who expected a card. 33’ A cross by Dodo veers wide of the goal. 30’ Juventus finds itself in a bind after conceding twice; Fiorentina is well-positioned and denies them any opportunities. 28’ Koopmeiners shoots from distance, completely missing the target. 25’ Fagioli earns a free-kick just outside the opposition's penalty area. 22’ Juventus attempts to respond, with Weah creating a set-piece opportunity. 19’ A remarkable one-two from Fiorentina: Fagioli serves an exquisite external pass for the former Torino man, who finishes brilliantly past Di Gregorio. 18’ GOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLL FOR FIORENTINA!!!!!! MANDRAGORA HAS SCORED!!!! 16’ From the corner, Gosens rises above the rest, benefiting from a rebound and netting with precision. 15’ GOOOLLLL FOR FIORENTINA!!! GOSENS ON THE SCORESHEET! 14’ A cross from Ranieri bounces off McKennie, leading to a corner. 12’ Kolo Muani catches Pablo Marì off guard, resulting in the first yellow card of the game. 10’ JUVE ON THE ATTACK! McKennie bursts through on the right and delivers a great ball to Kolo Muani, who opts for dribbling instead of a shot—much to Fiorentina's relief. 8’ Long ball for Kean, but Di Gregorio's timely exit prevents further danger. 7’ Fiorentina adopts a solid but understated approach as Juventus enjoys early possession. 4’ A glimpse of Fiorentina’s attacking prowess: a slick one-touch move leads Dodo to cross, although it is intercepted. 3’ McKennie’s foul on Dodo gives the Viola a free-kick to regroup. 2’ JUVE LOOKING DANGEROUS! A vertical run led by Gonzalez leads to a shot-cross from Weah that misses the target. 1’ FIORENTINA AGAINST JUVENTUS BEGINS! 18:01 A moment of silence in memory of Joe Barone is observed, with his family present in the stands. 17:59 Today, Fiorentina sports the fourth kit he championed. 17:56 Before kickoff, a minute’s silence will honor Joe Barone, marking a year since his passing on March 19. 17:54 In a tactical switch, Thiago Motta introduces a 3-5-2 formation, placing Veiga, Kelly, and Kalulu as defenders, with Koopmeiners, Locatelli, and Thuram controlling the midfield, supported out wide by Weah and McKennie. - Resource: "https://www.firenzetoday.it/sport/calcio/fiorentina-juventus-risultato.html