Fiorentina delivered a resounding 6-0 win over Lecce, highlighting the stark difference in quality between the two teams. The Viola, led by two goals each from Cataldi and Colpani, as well as goals from Beltran and Parisi, wrapped up the game early, taking full advantage of Gallo's red card that left Lecce down to ten men.
The match took a negative turn for the home side early on when Gudmundsson was forced off with a muscle injury after just six minutes. Fiorentina quickly capitalized, with Cataldi opening the scoring in the 20th minute, his deflected shot beating goalkeeper Falcone. Minutes later, Colpani doubled the lead, seizing on a defensive error.
Lecce’s hopes were further dashed late in the first half when Gallo was sent off for fouling Dodo, who was through on goal. From the resulting free-kick, Cataldi scored a stunning goal into the top corner, giving Fiorentina a 3-0 lead before the break.
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The second half followed the same script, with Lecce unable to respond. Colpani netted again after Falcone parried his first attempt, while Beltran added a fifth, converting an assist from Sottil. Parisi capped off the rout with a deflected strike that left Falcone helpless, sealing the 6-0 scoreline.
For Lecce, this marks their third straight loss, putting coach Gotti in a tough position as the team inches closer to the relegation zone. The home fans voiced their displeasure, booing the team at the final whistle. For Fiorentina, the victory continues their excellent run of form, with ten points from their last four matches. The Viola are now just three points off second place and looking firmly toward the top of the table.
With their next match against Roma at the Franchi, Fiorentina can move forward with confidence, while Lecce will need to regroup and find a way to reverse their fortunes.
