Verona-Fiorentina 1-1: Castrovilli responds to Lasagna

After three consecutive defeats, including the cup, Verona gets up even if they feel a tight draw: in fact, they are joined by Fiorentina in the 81st minute after having controlled them for a long time. The Viola, on the second consecutive draw, wake up in the final, while before for a long time they were the bad copy of the team that had put on a show against Sassuolo on Sunday. They have to thank Castrovilli who beat Montipò with a nice header.

The advantage

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Verona immediately takes measures at Fiorentina, is more aggressive, goes deeper. A cross shot by Pharaohs touches the post, then on 17 ‘the advantage arrives with an action that sees the participation of the three attacking men. Simeone’s header for Caprari who sorts to Lasagna: his left beats Terracciano on the nearby pole. Hellas could double in the 32nd minute: Igor slips and gives the green light to Caprari who serves Simeone in front of the goal, but Cholito pulls up. The same chance shortly after for Fiorentina, this time it is Veloso who falls but Bonaventura’s blow is intercepted at the last minute by Sutalo.

Different defenses

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Vincenzo Italiano sets up three different defenders in the starting eleven compared to Sassuolo: Terzic (his assist for 1-1) on the left for the suspended Biraghi, Venuti on the other side for Odriozola and central Igor for Quarta . The rear often seems disoriented. Verona also has a defense in the stands: between suspensions and injuries Gunter, Dawidowicz, Ceccherini and Magnani are missing. Among the adjustments, also that of Tameze backward in the last line but with freedom to tighten in midfield. Barak’s absence is also heavy but Tudor’s attacking trio puts the Viola in difficulty.

Exchange rates and even

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In the second half Italian tries to change immediately, letting Castrovilli in for Bonaventura. Then also Sottil out for Saponara, who however has to come out shortly after for a blow to the hand. The first opportunity after the changes for the viola to red comes from a faulty exit from Montipò: on Castrovilli’s shot the yellow-blue defense is saved with a fortuitous deviation. The game is nervous, more than spectacular. Fiorentina becomes more dangerous towards the end: Vlahovic sends a little high with a left turn, then a draw arrives. Following a foray by Duncan could lead to overtaking, but it would have been too much for Verona who came out to applause.