Fiorentina vs. Inter Milan
2-1
Goalscorers: Brozovic (Palacio), Valero, Babacar
Starting Lineups
Fiorentina: Tatarusano, Roncaglia, Rodriguez, Astori, Alonso, Herrera, Vecino, Valero, Bernardeschi, Ilicic, Kalinic
Inter: Handanovic, Nagatomo, Miranda, Murillo, Telles, Medel, Kondogbia, Brozovic, Eder, Icardi, Palacio
Place in table after match:
Fiorentina: 3rd
Inter: 5th
The thriller between Fiorentina and Inter was plagued with fouls and cards, with a total of 8 yellow cards handed out, and two red cards, that is, not counting the third red card given to Telles after two yellows. But, irregardless of the cards, La Viola dominated Inter in possession (62-38) and in shots/shot on target (10:7 to 3:1). Fiorentina went down 1-0 in the first half completely undeservedly, as the stats portray, but showed their rallying spirits to overcome the one goal deficit to win the match, and continue to prove themselves worthy of the Champions League spot the so desperately seek. An overall good performance, but came too “down to the wire” than it should have.
Player Ratings:
Tatarusano: 6- not called to do much, the goal was not one that could have been easily prevented
Alonso: 6.5- solid defensive work, winning headers and sparking counterattacks
Rodriguez: 6- nothing to complain about, great partner for Astori
Astori: 6.5-key part in limiting opportunities for Inter
Roncaglia: 6- did well to keep Eder quiet
Bernardeschi: 6.5- provided constant threat on counter
Balero: 8- standout player, got the goal, was the heart of the midfield
Ilicic: 6.5- great link-up play, unlucky to have shot cleared off the line
Kalinic: 5.5- worked hard to create opportunities, kept quiet by Inter defense
Substitutes:
Zarate: 5.5- created the play that led to the winner, but saw red shortly afterwards
Babacar: 7- did not do much, but worked hard to get on the end of the loose ball to score
Costa: N/A
Babacar follows up on a loose ball to win the game for Fiorentina
