Fiorentina Rallies Late to Defeat Sassuolo in Serie A Finale
REGGIO NELL’EMILIA, Italy (Interstat) — Fiorentina scored twice in the final 11 minutes to secure a 3-1 comeback victory over Sassuolo in the Serie A season finale on Saturday.
Arthur Cabral gave the visitors a lead just after halftime at MAPEI Stadium. Domenico Berardi equalized for Sassuolo in the 71st minute, but Fiorentina responded quickly. Riccardo Saponara scored eight minutes later, then provided the assist for Nicolás González’s clinching goal in the 83rd minute.
The match grew contentious late as Sassuolo’s Rogério received two yellow cards in quick succession, resulting in an 88th-minute red card. The result concluded Week 38 of the Italian league for both sides.