Three of Fiorentina’s summer signings, Pellegrino, Gnonto, and Gonçalves, scored in a convincing 3-0 win over Pisa that sent the club into the Coppa Italia quarterfinals. The result sets up a meeting with Napoli and exposed the gap in quality and squad depth between the sides, especially once Fiorentina began rotating its lineup.
Pisa started well, pressing high and taking advantage of Fiorentina’s slow start. Rao, on loan from Napoli, troubled Joao Mario and created the match’s first real chances, but Pisa couldn’t finish when it mattered.
Information from ESPN, Fiorentina registered 7 shots on target, while Pisa failed to produce a single effort on goal throughout the match.
Just before halftime, Dragusin tried his luck from distance. Scuffet could only parry the shot, and Pellegrino reacted first to score his third goal in as many games for Fiorentina. Pisa’s defense struggled to clear under pressure, and the hosts capitalized.
Manager Paolo Vanoli changed his usual setup, switching from a 4-2-3-1 to a more attacking 4-3-3 while rotating seven players. De Gea started in goal but had little to do, as Pisa never managed a shot on target. Atta was rested ahead of the league match against Napoli, but Fiorentina’s attack looked sharp once the team settled into the game.
After halftime, Pisa coach Bianco brought on Petagna and Moreo to try to spark the attack. Vanoli responded by switching to a 4-2-3-1 and placing Gonçalves behind Pellegrino. The change paid off immediately. Njie broke down the right and set up Gnonto, who scored his first goal for Fiorentina. Soon after, Gonçalves added a third with a solo run, capping the night and showing the impact of the club’s new signings.
Independent match reviews say the game was effectively decided by the 71st minute. Fiorentina then managed the tempo and comfortably secured its place in the next round. Quotidiano Sportivo notes that Vanoli’s tactical rotation gave several squad players opportunities, while his halftime substitutions added further strength to the attack.
Pisa’s early energy faded as Fiorentina’s quality and tactical flexibility took over. The visitors’ best spell came before the opening goal, but they struggled to create a real threat after falling behind. The gap in resources was clear, much like the structural disparities seen in other European competitions.
For Fiorentina, the win means more than progress to the next round. It offers a glimpse of the club’s direction under Vanoli and the immediate impact of its summer signings. The team still relies on individual moments more than fluid play, but its ability to rotate and control matches bodes well for the season ahead. With Napoli up next in both the league and the cup, Fiorentina’s depth and growing confidence will soon face another test.
