On 30 November, one of the matches of the Football Conference League took place. Fiorentina (Florence) and Genk met.
Фиорентина - Генк - 2:1. Лига конференций. Обзор матча, статистикаConference League
Fiorentina (Florence) - Genk (Gen k) - 2:1 ( 1:1)
Goals: Lucas Martinez Cuarta (45+4), N. Gonzalez (82) - J. Kayembe (45) - J. Gonzalez (82). Kayembe (45)
Warnings: A. Fadera (20), Lucas Martinez Cuarta (28), V. Italiano (44), Daniel Muñoz (81), Joseph Paintsil (89), Milenkovic (90+3), A. Zeqiri (90+3), M. A. Galarza (90+6), Kouame (90+8)
Fiorentina vs Genk match review:
In a thrilling match at the Stadio Artemio Franchi, Fiorentina defeated Genk 2-1 in a UEFA Conference League match. Both teams battled on the pitch and it was a tense and interesting match from start to finish. At half time the score was tied 1-1, with both teams showing their determination and skill. In the 20th minute, Genk player A. Fader received a yellow card, setting the tone for a physical battle. L. Martinez Quarta followed suit for Fiorentina and was also sent off in the 28th minute. However, just before the break, the match took an exciting turn when Genk scored the first goal. In the 45th minute, J. Kayembe struck, giving Genk an instant lead. But their joy was short-lived as Fiorentina quickly responded, levelling the score thanks to a goal from Martinez Cuarta, who atoned for the suspension. In the second half, both teams made a flurry of substitutions in an attempt to gain an advantage. At the start of the half, Fiorentina's F. Parisi replaced M. Kayode, giving the hosts fresh energy. Soon after, Martinez Quarta was replaced by N. Milenkovic, which added stability to Fiorentina's defence. "Genk" also made changes to their line-up, releasing T. Arokodare instead of A. Zekiri in the 58th minute.
With new players on the pitch, both teams continued their fierce battle. In the 59th minute Fiorentina made another substitution: A. Barak and A. Duncan. Barak and A. Duncan came on in place of L. Beltran and Arthur Melo respectively. The game hung in the balance until the 82nd minute, when Fiorentina were awarded a penalty. N. Gonzalez took the lead and calmly converted the penalty, giving Fiorentina the lead for the first time in the match. The stadium exploded with joy, the fans celebrating a potential victory. Towards the end of the match the tension in the game increased and several yellow cards were shown. D. Munoz, J. Paintsil, A. Zekiri and M. A. Galarza received penalties, while N. Milenkovic and K. Kouame were warned by the referee. In the end, Fiorentina's resilience and clinical play at the end of the match brought Genk a decisive 2-1 victory. This victory was a significant boost for Fiorentina in their fight to qualify for the UEFA Conference League, demonstrating their potential on the European stage. Both teams showed great skill, determination and sportsmanship throughout the match. It was a thrilling encounter that left the fans in suspense until the final whistle. Going forward, Fiorentina hope to build on this potential and continue on their path to success in the UEFA Europa League.
The following matches await the opponents in the next round: Ferencvaros - Fiorentina, Genk - Chukaricki.
Фиорентина - Генк - 2:1. Лига конференций. Обзор матча, статистикаFiorentina vs Genk match statistics:
| Fiorentina | Genk | |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Kicks to the goal | 2 |
| 24 | Kicks | 4 |
| 7 | Blocked shots | 1 |
| 14 | Penalty kicks | 4 |
| 10 | Kicks from outside the penalty box | 0 |
| 14 | Offences | 14 |
| 11 | Corners | 5 |
| 0 | Offsides | 1 |
| 53% | Ball possession | 47% |
| 4 | Yellow cards | 6 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 1 | Keeper saves | 5 |
| 388 | Total assists | 356 |
| 317 | Accurate assists | 276 |
| 82% | Accuracy of passes | 78% |
