Fiorentina secured a comfortable 3-0 victory over Grosseto in a pre-season friendly. The match was particularly notable for veteran striker Edin Dzeko`s pivotal role, as he provided two crucial assists to the team`s promising young talents.
Under the guidance of coach Stefano Pioli, the Viola adopted a 3-4-1-2 formation, with the experienced Dzeko leading the attack. Despite his renowned status as a prolific goal-scorer, the 39-year-old Bosnia and Herzegovina international chose to primarily contribute as an assist provider during the evening`s fixture.
Dzeko directly set up the first two goals, laying off passes for 18-year-olds Riccardo Braschi and Luca Montenegro, who both successfully found the back of the net. The third goal was a result of Alessandro Bianco`s individual brilliance; he skillfully pressured the Grosseto defense, capitalized on their error, and slotted the ball home.
In the second half, Fiorentina continued to create chances. Moise Kean had several scoring opportunities, supported by teammates Lucas Beltran and Abdelhamid Sabiri. Defender Pablo Mari also came close to adding another goal, striking the crossbar.
Match Summary: Fiorentina 3-0 Grosseto
- Braschi 44` (F)
- Montenegro 45` (F)
- Bianco 57` (F)
- Martinelli (Leonardelli 82`);
- Kospo (Comuzzo 60`), Pongracic (Pablo Mari 60`), Kouadio (Ranieri 60`);
- Parisi (Dodo 60`), Bianco (Fagioli 60`), Montenegro (Ndour 60`), Sottil (Gosens 60`);
- Puzzoli (Sabiri 60`);
- Dzeko (Beltran 60`), Braschi (Kean 60`)