News Focus
- Fiorentina reach 38 points to confirm their place in next season’s Serie A
- Home supporters whistle and jeer players at full-time despite mathematical safety
- David de Gea produces a stunning reflex save to deny Genoa a late winner
- Match ends 0-0 after a slow contest with few clear chances for either side
- Genoa move to 41 points while Fiorentina escape the drop zone
Fiorentina have guaranteed their place in Serie A for next season. Yet their fans were not happy. The home crowd whistled loudly after a boring 0-0 draw with Genoa at the Stadio Artemio Franchi.
The result gives Fiorentina 38 points. This is enough to keep them safe from relegation. But the supporters showed their anger at the final whistle. They were disappointed with the team’s play this season.
The match was slow and lacked quality. Both managers gave young players a chance in their line-ups. There were few opportunities in the first half. Robin Gosens shot from distance. However, the Genoa keeper saved it easily.
The best chance came for the away side in the second half. Leo Ostigard headed the ball powerfully from close range. David de Gea made a stunning reflex save. The Fiorentina keeper had needed medical help earlier. Caleb Ekuban then missed the rebound. This error saved Fiorentina from defeat.
The hosts nearly scored late in the game. Cristiano Parisi hit a shot from the edge of the area. The ball bounced around the goalmouth before defenders cleared it. The referee ended the match with the score at 0-0. Genoa now have 41 points. But the Fiorentina players left the pitch to loud boos from their own fans.