Milan, 29 August (LaPresse) – Fiorentina’s 100th-anniversary celebrations have turned into a bitter disappointment for the Viola fans. Frosinone secured a stunning 3-0 victory at the Franchi in the early kick-off of Matchday 2 of Serie A. In the first half, the Ciociari scored through Raimondo in the 26th minute from a scramble and Bracaglia with a header in the 38th minute. The Viola, booed by their own supporters, were unlucky to hit the woodwork twice through Mastantuono and Valdepenas. In the second half, Grosso’s side continued to create plenty of chances but failed to convert them. The Viola looked dangerous on several occasions, but were clearly lacking a clinical finisher, given that Kean – who is set to be transferred to Como – was only in the stands. Frosinone, by contrast, proved clinical, as they made it 3–0 at the first opportunity of the second half, with Raimondo again on the scoresheet—a splendid left-footed volley from a tight angle that caught De Gea off guard. The Stadio Franchi was in shock; everything had been set for Fiorentina to celebrate their anniversary with a win, but instead Grosso’s side suffered a second heavy defeat. Only in the closing stages did Fiorentina look dangerous through Pellegrino, but it was too little, too late. It’s a red alert in Florence, as the club waits to see what will happen in the transfer market over the next few days. Alvini’s newly promoted Frosinone are celebrating, having previously caused Juventus problems and now deservedly claimed victory at the Franchi.
Football, Serie A: Fiorentina v Frosinone 0–3 – a bitter centenary for the Viola
Milan, 29 August (LaPresse) – Fiorentina’s 100th-anniversary celebrations have turned into a bitter disappointment for the Viola fans. Frosinone secured a stunning 3-0 victory at the Franchi in the early kick-off of Matchday 2 of Serie A. In the first half, the Ciociari scored through Raimondo in the 26th minute from a scramble and Bracaglia with a header in the 38th minute. The Viola, booed by their own supporters, were unlucky to hit the woodwork twice through Mastantuono and Valdepenas. In the second half, Grosso’s side continued to create plenty of chances but failed to convert them. The Viola looked dangerous on several occasions, but were clearly lacking a clinical finisher, given that Kean – who is set to be transferred to Como – was only in the stands. Frosinone, by contrast, proved clinical, as they made it 3–0 at the first opportunity of the second half, with Raimondo again on the scoresheet—a splendid left-footed volley from a tight angle that caught De Gea off guard. The Stadio Franchi was in shock; everything had been set for Fiorentina to celebrate their anniversary with a win, but instead Grosso’s side suffered a second heavy defeat. Only in the closing stages did Fiorentina look dangerous through Pellegrino, but it was too little, too late. It’s a red alert in Florence, as the club waits to see what will happen in the transfer market over the next few days. Alvini’s newly promoted Frosinone are celebrating, having previously caused Juventus problems and now deservedly claimed victory at the Franchi.