{"id":2104,"date":"2025-08-22T08:59:07","date_gmt":"2025-08-22T08:59:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.matteocoachperformance.it\/?p=2104"},"modified":"2025-08-22T08:59:07","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T08:59:07","slug":"watch-the-polissya-vs-fiorentina-conference-league-highlights-as-ten-man-i-viola-cruise-to-victory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.matteocoachperformance.it\/?p=2104","title":{"rendered":"Watch The Polissya Vs Fiorentina Conference League Highlights As Ten-Man I Viola Cruise To Victory"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Watch the Fiorentina highlights as I Viola<\/em> cruised to a 3-0 win against Polissya in the Conference League play-off 1st leg on Thursday.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

An own goal gave the Serie A side the lead before Robin Gosens doubled the advantage soon after. Star forward Moise Kean was then given his marching orders for elbowing his opponent.<\/p>\n

Albert Gudmundsson made the tie safe when he scored mid-way through the second-half. It was a solid start for head coach Stefano Pioli who is undertaking his second stint in Florence.<\/p>\n

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Victory in the first leg.#PolissyaFiorentina<\/a> #UECL<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/BkRXo9tpmO<\/a><\/p>\n

— ACF Fiorentina English (@ACFFiorentinaEN) August 21, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Polissya Vs Fiorentina Match Stats<\/h2>\n

Although playing 46 minutes with ten-men, Fiorentina’s ruthlessness in front of goal ensured a comfortable victory against Polissya.<\/p>\n

However, the match stats indicated a rather different story in Presov. The Ukrainian side came out on top in areas such as possession, total shots, corners and completed passes.<\/p>\n

Nonetheless, Stefano Pioli’s side came out on top where a soccer game really matters – goals. The victory in Slovakia demonstrated the gulf in class between the sides.<\/p>\n

Even though I Viola<\/em> forward Moise Kean was given his marching orders, it had little bearing on the full-time result. The Azzurri international will miss next week’s return leg but progression to the Conference League proper is more than achievable.<\/p>\n

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  • Expected goals: Polissya (1.86) – Fiorentina (1.88)<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Possession: Polissya (64%)<\/strong> – Fiorentina (36%)<\/li>\n
  • Total shots: Polissya (20)<\/strong> – Fiorentina (15)<\/li>\n
  • Shots on target: Polissya (3) – Fiorentina (3)<\/li>\n
  • Corners: Polissya (5)<\/strong> – Fiorentina (3)<\/li>\n
  • Passes: Polissya (478\/542)<\/strong> – Fiorentina (242\/306)<\/li>\n
  • Offsides: Polissya (2)<\/strong> – Fiorentina (1)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Polissya Vs Fiorentina Highlights<\/h2>\n

    The Fiorentina highlights from their 3-0 victory over Polissya will give supporters plenty of optimism going into their Serie A opener against Cagliari on August 24.<\/p>\n

    Moise Kean looked dangerous from the first whistle and his strike will rightfully go down as an own goal from the home goalkeeper. Kean surged towards the goal before unleashing a thunderous drive which hit the post before rebounding in off the unfortunate Oleg Kudryk.<\/p>\n

    The Azzurri international got himself an assist for the second. After bearing down the right wing, Kean hung up a cross which was eventually lashed home by Robin Gosens.<\/p>\n

    Just before the interval, Kean was at the centre of the action again when he elbowed his opponent right in front of the referee. The 25-year-old immediately put his hands on his hand as he knew his fate.<\/p>\n

    Despite going a man down, I Viola<\/em> soaked up pressure in the second period but put the game to bed via Albert Gudmundsson. The Iceland international burst through and finished coolly to give the Italians a first-leg advantage heading into next week’s fixture at the Stadio Artemio Franchi.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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