Serie A
5:30 PMFebruary 23, 2026
Common Season – 26
Stadio Artemio Franchi
Referee: Maurizio Mariani, Italy
Fiorentina
Pisa
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1.73
Anticipated targets (xG)
0.26
Passing
484 (90%)
Correct passes
349 (87%)
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43
G
David De Gea (C)
65
D
Fabiano Parisi
6
D
Luca Ranieri
5
D
Marin Pongračić
D
Dodô
47′
4
M
Marco Brescianini
44
M
Nicolò Fagioli
27
M
Cher Ndour
19
F
Manor Solomon
17
F
Jack Harrison
12
G
Nícolas
2
D
Rosen Bozhinov
D
Antonio Caracciolo (C)
37′ Roughing
5
D
Simone Canestrelli
3
M
Samuele Angori
M
Marius Marin
62′ Foul
35
M
Felipe Loyola
15
M
Idrissa Touré
19
F
Samuel Iling Junior
32
F
Stefano Moreo
81
F
Filip Stojilković
Serie A Standings – Serie A
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League section)
- Promotion – Europa League (League section)
- Promotion – Convention League (Qualification)
- Relegation – Serie B
Fiorentina secured a significant 1-0 victory over struggling Pisa at Stadio Artemio Franchi, with Moise Kean’s early strike proving decisive.
Fiorentina snatched an important 1-0 Serie A victory towards relegation rivals Pisa. Moise Kean delivered the defining second, scoring the lone purpose at Stadio Artemio Franchi. His early strike on February 23, 2026, lifted the hosts.
Coming into the match, either side occupied the decrease reaches of the Serie A desk. Fiorentina, in 18th, desperately wanted factors to flee the drop zone. Pisa, sitting nineteenth, sought to ignite their very own survival bid. This Tuscan derby carried immense weight for survival hopes.
The house facet asserted dominance early, producing constant strain. Moise Kean broke the impasse within the thirteenth minute. He completed calmly, giving Fiorentina an essential lead. This early purpose energized the purple devoted.
Pisa struggled to reply successfully to the setback. Antonio Caracciolo acquired a yellow card for roughing within the thirty seventh minute. Fiorentina managed possession with 56%, however couldn’t prolong their benefit earlier than halftime.
On the interval, Pisa’s coach made three daring substitutions. These modifications, together with Federico Stojilkovic, signalled a robust want for extra attacking impetus. Fiorentina aimed to consolidate their slender lead and handle the sport.
The second half started with elevated depth from either side. Fiorentina’s Dodo earned an early yellow card within the forty seventh minute. Pisa pushed for an equalizer, creating some nervy moments for the house protection however missing innovative.
Marius Marin of Pisa acquired a yellow card for a foul within the 62nd minute. Veteran Juan Cuadrado entered the fray for Pisa within the 67th minute, trying to spark an assault. He was booked for roughing shortly after within the 79th minute, showcasing the guests’ frustration.
Fiorentina launched Manor Solomon and P. Comuzzo within the 78th minute, trying to refresh their flanks. Kean, the goalscorer, was changed by R. Piccoli within the eighty fifth minute to shore up the assault. Late yellow playing cards for Gaetano Fabbian and Jacopo Fazzini highlighted the rising pressure and time-wasting efforts as Fiorentina defended their lead.
Fiorentina demonstrated their offensive superiority with an anticipated targets (xG) of 1.73 in comparison with Pisa’s 0.26. They registered 15 complete photographs, with 5 heading in the right direction. Pisa managed solely 7 photographs and one solitary effort on purpose. Pisa goalkeeper Nícolas made 4 essential saves, stopping a bigger defeat.
This difficult-fought victory sees Fiorentina shut the hole on security in Serie A. Pisa stays entrenched within the relegation zone, going through a tough battle. The end result supplies a major enhance for La Viola’s season and their combat for survival.
