Last-gasp Mainz beat Fiorentina
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Galloppa is rotating his squad, with Martinelli in goal and Piccoli up front against Mainz, who also have a perfect record. Fiorentina takes the lead shortly after the quarter-hour mark. A combination between Piccoli and Sohm, who, just inside the box, unleashes an unstoppable right-footed rocket.
As the match entered its closing stages, Mainz pressed for a winner. Its persistence paid off in the fifth minute of added time, when another substitute combination broke the deadlock. Kaishu Sano's cross from the right found Lee, whose glancing header nestled into the far corner to seal the victory.
In contrast, Fiorentina will line up in a 3-5-2 formation:
Fiorentina collected just four points and no victories in the 10 Serie A matches during the 60-year-old's time in charge.
Stefano Pioli was fired by Fiorentina on Tuesday with the Viola winless through 10 rounds of Serie A. The move came two days after a 1-0 loss at home to Lecce deepened the Tuscan squad's crisis. Fiorentina were next to last on the table, one point above Genoa, and have just four points from four draws -- to go with six defeats.
In a clash that sees two struggling teams face off, Mainz and Fiorentina will both be seeking redemption in the Conference League. This article will delve into the current state of both teams, their lineups for the match, and how fans can catch the action live.
Fiorentina, after two victories in the Conference League, loses the third European match with a last-minute upset at the 95th minute by Lee's goal. The Germans made a comeback and won 2-1.
Fiorentina caretaker manager Daniele Galloppa admits fumbling a lead to lose 2-1 at Mainz in the Conference League ‘will weigh on us, as a positive result would’ve been fundamental.’