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Fiorentina Edges Past Pafos in Thrilling Europa Conference League Encounter
The Stadio Artemio Franchi in Florence hosted a captivating match between Fiorentina and Pafos FC in the fourth matchday of the 2024 UEFA Europa Conference League group stage. The game, played on November 28th at 8:00 PM, concluded with a 3-2 victory for the home side.
Fiorentina took the lead with a goal from Christian Kouame in the 38th minute, assisted by Dodo. An own goal by D. Goldar in the 53rd minute, assisted by Riccardo Sottil, extended the Italians’ advantage. However, Pafos fought back with a goal from Jairo in the 68th minute, assisted by Bruno. The hosts regained their two-goal lead with a goal from Lucas Martínez Quarta in the 73rd minute, assisted by M. Kayode. Jaja scored for Pafos in the 87th minute.
The match was characterized by intensity and midfield battles. Possession was fairly even, with Fiorentina holding 49% and Pafos 51%. Fiorentina had 13 shots (4 on target), while Pafos registered 9 shots (3 on target). Fiorentina received two yellow cards, while Pafos accumulated four. The referee was Espen Eskas from Norway. Despite Pafos’ comeback, Fiorentina secured the win in a match that remained exciting until the final whistle.
Substitutions fiorentina: at minute 62 M. Kayode came in and Dodo went out., at minute 62 E. Bove came in and L. Beltran went out., at minute 62 M. Moreno came in and P. Comuzzo went out., at minute 69 C. Biraghi came in and R. Sottil went out., at minute 75 T. Rubino came in and L. Martinez Quarta went out.
Substitutions pafos: at minute 73 D. Quina came in and K. Pileas went out., at minute 74 Jaja came in and J. Correia went out., at minute 74 Anderson Silva came in and Jairo went out., at minute 88 M. Name came in and Pepe went out., at minute 88 M. Ilia came in and M. Tankovic went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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