Fiorentina beat Pisa 3-0 in the Coppa Italia, with goals from Pellegrino, Gnonto, and Gonçalves. The win sets up a quarterfinal against Napoli and shows the immediate impact of the club’s new arrivals.
Fiorentina moved into the Coppa Italia quarterfinals with a convincing 3-0 win over Pisa, thanks to goals from three of their summer signings: Pellegrino, Gnonto, and Gonçalves. The result sets up a meeting with Napoli and showed the difference in quality and squad depth between the two sides, especially once Fiorentina began to rotate their lineup.
Pisa started well and pressed high, taking advantage of Fiorentina’s slow start. Rao, on loan from Napoli, caused problems for Joao Mario and created the first real chances of the match, but Pisa couldn’t finish when it mattered.
According to 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 took full advantage.
Manager Paolo Vanoli changed his usual setup, switching from a 4-2-3-1 to a more attacking 4-3-3 and 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 still looked sharp once they settled into the game.
After halftime, Pisa’s coach Bianco brought on Petagna and Moreo to try to spark the attack. Vanoli responded by moving to a 4-2-3-1 and putting 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 off the night and highlighting the impact of the club’s new signings.
Independent match reviews highlight that the game was effectively decided by the 71st minute, after which Fiorentina managed the tempo and comfortably secured their place in the next round. Quotidiano Sportivo notes that Vanoli’s tactical rotation gave opportunities to several squad players, with substitutions after halftime further strengthening 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 after falling behind, they struggled to create any real threat. The difference in resources was clear, similar to the structural gaps seen in other European competitions.
For Fiorentina, this win is more than just progress to the next round. It shows the direction the club is taking under Vanoli and the immediate impact of the summer signings. While the team still relies on individual moments rather than fluid team play, the ability to rotate and still control matches is a good sign for the season ahead. With Napoli up next in both league and cup, Fiorentina’s depth and growing confidence will be tested again soon.
