On 5 October, one of the matches of the Conference Football League took place. Fiorentina (Florence) and Ferencvaros (Hungary) met.
Conference League
Fiorentina (Flore nce) - Ferencvaros (Hungary) - 2:2 (0:1)
Goals: Barak (67), Jonathan Ikone (90+3) - B. Varga (25), I. Varga (25), I. Cisse (51)
Warnings: D. Sigér (23), S. Mmaee (56), B. Varga (58), M. Ben Romdhane (66), Dénes Dibusz (73), N. González (87), V. Italiano (90).
The UEFA Europa League Conference match between Fiorentina and Ferencvarosi TK proved to be an exciting match, with both teams fighting hard for the win. The match took place at the Stadio Artemio Franchi, which provided the perfect backdrop for a tense encounter. The first half started with Ferencvarosi TK taking the lead in the 25th minute when B. Varga struck the opponents' goal. This goal put Fiorentina off balance and they were determined to turn the tide before the break. However, a solid Ferencvarosi defence prevented Fiorentina from equalising. At the end of the first 45 minutes, Ferencvarosi led 1-0. At half-time, Fiorentina made their first substitution: K. Biraghi replaced F. Parisi. The second half started with TK Ferencvarosi once again demonstrating their attacking power: in the 51st minute I. Cisse increased the team's advantage by scoring a goal. In the 58th minute, Fiorentina made three substitutions at once: M. Lopez, R. Mandragora and R. Sottil to give the attack new strength. These substitutions bore fruit: in the 67th minute A. Barak struck the opponent's goal, making the score 2:1.
As time went on, the Ferencvarosi TC defence started to show signs of vulnerability. In the 90th minute J. Ikone, a Fiorentina player, took advantage of this weakness and scored the decisive goal, which delighted the home team's fans. The game ended 2-2 and both teams could be proud of their performance. Several yellow cards were shown throughout the match: D. Seeger, S. Mmae, B. Varga and M. Ben Romdane, Ferencvarosi TK players, received warnings. Fiorentina players N. Gonzalez and V. Italiano also received yellow cards in the last minutes of the game. Despite all efforts, in the 79th minute the goal for Fiorentina was cancelled due to offside. This was a bitter disappointment for the home team, as the goal could have been the winning goal. However, the hosts did not give up and managed to score just moments before the final whistle. Overall, this match showed the intensity and competitive spirit of both Fiorentina and Ferencvarosi TC. The result may not have been what either team would have liked, but the draw showed their resilience and determination. The fans of both clubs left the Artemio Franchi Stadium satisfied with the exciting football.
In the next round the following matches await the rivals: Fiorentina - Chukarichki, Genk - Ferencvaros.
| Fiorentina | Ferencvaros | |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Kicks to the goal | 6 |
| 26 | Blows | 12 |
| 8 | Blocked shots | 4 |
| 16 | Penalty kicks | 8 |
| 10 | Penalty kicks | 4 |
| 10 | Offences | 20 |
| 5 | Corners | 3 |
| 1 | Offsides | 1 |
| 61% | Ball possession | 39% |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 5 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 4 | Keeper saves | 4 |
| 418 | Total assists | 281 |
| 346 | Accurate assists | 190 |
| 83% | Accuracy of passes | 68% |