“Fiorentina” easily dealt with “Polesye” in an away match, achieving a confident 3:0 victory. Moreover, the Italians played the entire second half with ten men, but this did not become a problem for them— the team continued to control the ball and confidently brought the match to a victorious conclusion. The Ukrainians had a few chances but failed to capitalize on them. Fiorentina fans agree: the opponent turned out to be weak, and qualifying for the Conference League is hardly one of the easiest in the club’s history.
Luca: It’s even funny— we looked several times stronger with ten men. Polesye is not at the level of European cups. Frankly speaking, it was some sort of practice, not a serious match. 3:0 and almost with no effort.
Gianni: The Ukrainians tried, but their quality of play is completely different. One could even confidently say after the first match that we have advanced to the group stage of the Conference League.
Alessandro: The level of Polesye is simply ridiculous. We played calmly, without strain, and still won 3:0. Even the red card did not help the Ukrainians. This says a lot about the difference in class.
Francesco: We could have won 5:0 if we wanted to. They are not even close opponents for Fiorentina. Even after we had a player sent off, they could not use this advantage.
Davide: “Polesye”? Sorry, but this is not a team for Europe. I think with such poor play, they will struggle to achieve anything in the Ukrainian championship, let alone in Europe.
Stefano: It’s nice to see your team being so much stronger than a potentially decent opponent. We played as if on a stroll. Even with a man down, we maintained complete calm.
Nicola: This was the easiest qualification in all the years. In previous seasons, our opponents made Fiorentina nervous and suffer on the field. This year, we have the weakest opponent.
Roberto: I would have liked to experience at least some tension, to see intrigue in the match, but there was none of that today. The only thing that surprises and disappoints is the silly red card for Kean.
Riccardo: The opponent never once made us nervous. Polesye looked like a Serie C team against a Serie A club. They tried to attack, but did so ineffectively. This is not the level of the Conference League.
Claudio: It’s even surprising that such clubs are allowed into European tournaments. I think the Ukrainians were scared even before the match started and lost in their heads immediately after the draw.
Sato: To be honest, we were just kicking the ball for our enjoyment today. With such play, the Ukrainians need to go to a village league, not to European tournaments.
Carmine: No pressure, no class from our Ukrainian opponent. Absolutely easy game for Fiorentina. 3:0— and that’s still humane for the Ukrainians because we didn’t even exert ourselves.
Umberto: Even with ten men, their attack could not break through our defense. The level of Polesye players is simply laughable. They ran around and even often shot on goal, but it was of no use.
Alfio: For us, it was a warm-up. Everything looked like professionals were playing against amateurs. I think we even trained harder in the last few days.
Mauro: In Italy, such clubs would play at most at the level of the third division. The Ukrainians play too slowly, primitively, and predictably. Our level is incomparable.
Giovanni: It was an easy evening for us. I expected more resistance. One could say it was good training for Fiorentina before serious opponents.
Leonardo: “Polesye”? I’ve never heard of such a club, and it’s clear why. Complete control by Fiorentina, even after Kean’s red card. Our players acted confidently and calmly. Everyone understood what needed to be done and helped their teammates. A win is a win, but it was boring.
Cesare: I think “Polesye” was surprised themselves that they made it here. These players would not even play in the Primavera in Italy. Our reserves would easily handle them. It’s even funny that their fans hoped for something.
Salvatore: If this is their best football— then that’s a disaster. The Ukrainians looked like tourists. They ran around and still achieved nothing. It’s even laughable: ten against eleven, and they still scored nothing.
Dmitry Malyanov
