Fiorentina draw with Venezia after Fourneau warns Schingtienne

Fiorentina salvaged a 1‑1 draw against Venezia in Serie A round four at the Stadio Pierluigi Penzo, after Akor Adams put the hosts ahead and Mastantuono equalised later in the second half, while referee Fourneau cautioned Schingtienne for a foul during the encounter.

Early phases and first half

The Stadio Pierluigi Penzo hosted the clash under a cloudy sky with a temperature of 22.6 degrees Celsius.

Con la ausencia de varios jugadores clave en Venezia, the side faced a notable shortage.

Fiorentina lined up in a 4‑3‑3 formation, with Beto and Mastantuono leading the attack, while Venezia deployed a 3‑5‑2 system.

Fiorentina were without forward F. Parisi through injury, and Venezia missed Bella‑Kotchap and Bašić.

Key incidents and goals

Early in the first half Arthur Atta intervened for Fiorentina after the recovery of Sagrado, as Kike Pérez committed a foul at the Stadio Pierluigi Penzo.

El referee Fourneau later warned Schingtienne for a separate infringement during the developing play.

In the midfield Fagioli received a foul from Busio, after which Mastantuono controlled the ball following the action in the area.

Beto then delivered a pass that found a teammate in a favourable position to finish the move in the opposition’s box.

The match began 0‑0, but Akor Adams gave Venezia the lead with a powerful strike, assisted by Gianluca Busio.

The goal moved the scoreboard to 1‑0 in the Stadio Pierluigi Penzo.

Context and stakes

In the second half Álex Jiménez distributed the ball with precision, allowing a teammate to make a decisive run.

Mastantuono then attempted a powerful shot from the area, which the opposing goalkeeper deflected.

Njie later struck from the box, but the keeper stretched to deny the effort, while Beto tried to advance after a dribble.

Kike Pérez later controlled the ball in the area and requested a corner for Moreno.

Mastantuono eventually found the net, first sending the score to 1‑2 before equalising with a precise finish that brought the match level at 1‑1.

La equaliser restored balance for Fiorentina in front of the home crowd.

En the second half, Busio orchestrated a masterful pass that saw his teammate advance to complete an attacking move.

Jiménez again intervened, prompting Mastantuono to drive the ball forward after a dribble.

Haps initiated Venezia’s offensive after regaining possession, and Mastantuono earned a foul following his own dribble.

Fiorentina’s squad is valued at €244.3 million, while Venezia’s market worth stands at €126.6 million.

The clubs entered the game with identical fragility, each having suffered multiple defeats this season.

Paolo Vanoli, newly appointed on the bench, aimed to reverse Fiorentina’s fortunes in the Serie A.

The draw leaves Fiorentina with one win and three defeats, and Venezia with one win and four defeats in their respective Serie A campaigns.