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- The match finished 1-1 at the Stadio Artemio Franchi in Florence.
- Roberto Piccoli gave Fiorentina the lead just before half-time.
- Pietro Comuzzo scored an own goal in the 82nd minute to level the score.
- Fiorentina climbed to 14th place, but they could still drop lower depending on other results.
- Atalanta secured 7th position with only nine league defeats all season.
The referee’s final whistle confirmed a 1-1 draw between Fiorentina and Atalanta on Sunday evening. The Stadio Artemio Franchi hosted an entertaining season finale where Roberto Piccoli put the hosts ahead before the interval, only for a late own goal by defender Pietro Comuzzo to deny the Viola all three points.
The Viola broke the deadlock six minutes before half-time. Marco Brescianini reached the byline and cut the ball back cleverly into the danger zone. Piccoli waited unmarked inside the six-yard box and smashed the ball into the net with confidence to give his side the advantage.
Earlier in the match, the visitors had looked more threatening. Samardzic tested goalkeeper Christensen twice within the opening 20 minutes. Raspadori also missed a clear chance to open the scoring. However, Fiorentina punished these wasted opportunities by striking first against the run of play.
The second period saw more space on the pitch as both teams attacked with purpose. Christensen produced several excellent saves to protect his team’s lead. His best stop came in the 77th minute when he blocked Sulemana in a one-on-one situation, keeping the score at 1-0.
With just eight minutes remaining, disaster struck for the home side. Comuzzo attempted to intercept a cross into the box but accidentally directed the ball past his own goalkeeper. This unfortunate own goal brought the score to 1-1 and shifted the momentum late in the game.
Both managers made substitutions in the closing stages as they searched for a winner. These changes failed to alter the scoreline, and the match ended in a draw. The result marked the conclusion of the Serie A campaign for both clubs.
The single point lifts Fiorentina to 14th position in the final table. However, they could drop to a lower position depending on results elsewhere. Genoa and Cagliari both have the chance to overtake them if they secure victories in their remaining fixtures.
Meanwhile, Atalanta had already guaranteed seventh spot before kick-off. The Bergamo club suffered only nine defeats across the entire campaign. They confirmed their place in next season’s European competitions despite managing just a draw in their final appearance of the year.