Fiorentina secured a thrilling 2-1 victory over AC Milan, boosted by David de Gea’s incredible penalty saves, earning him the Man of the Match award.
AC Milan, riding a domestic winning streak, suffered their second Serie A defeat this season, following a midweek 1-0 Champions League loss to Leverkusen.
Fiorentina’s opener was initially denied when Theo Hernandez fouled Dodo in the penalty box, but Moises Kean’s effort was saved by Mile Maignan. Kean later blocked Danilo Cataldi’s shot and was flagged offside on the rebound.
Yacine Adli broke the deadlock with a stunning goal, but AC Milan soon equalized after Tijjani Reijnders fouled Luca Ranieri. However, Theo Hernandez’s penalty was saved by De Gea.
AC Milan’s woes continued as Mouses Kean’s potential equalizer was ruled offside. Tammy Abraham’s subsequent penalty kick was also saved by De Gea.
Christian Pulisic’s exceptional volley, assisted by Hernandez, leveled the score. Nonetheless, Fiorentina regained the lead through Gudmonsson’s strike past Maignan.
The match ended tumultuously, with Fiorentina coach Raffaele Palladino and Theo Hernandez receiving red cards – Hernandez’s coming after the final whistle for insulting the referee.
Match Statistics
- Possession: AC Milan 58%-42% Fiorentina
- Shots on target: AC Milan 7-5 Fiorentina
- Corners: AC Milan 6-3 Fiorentina
- Fouls: AC Milan 15-12 Fiorentina
Post-Match Analysis
De Gea’s heroics marked the first time a goalkeeper has saved two penalties in a Serie A match since 2016. Fiorentina’s victory propelled them to 10th in the table, while AC Milan remains sixth.
Fiorentina’s win demonstrates their resilience, particularly against top-tier opponents. AC Milan’s struggles away from home continue, highlighting areas for improvement.
Up Next
Fiorentina face Napoli on Sunday, while AC Milan host Monza.
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