Fiorentina 1:1 Deportivo La Coruña — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Cher Ndour’s first-half strike earned Fiorentina a 1-1 draw with Deportivo La Coruña in a Club Friendly Games encounter that never quite caught fire. The midfielder’s goal was the game’s only real moment of quality in a pedestrian opening hour, but the result leaves both sides with little to build on ahead of their respective campaigns.

The match turned on the margins of two late interventions. Ndour had given Fiorentina the lead after 17 minutes, tucking home from close range, but Deportivo’s pressure finally told when Bil Nsongo levelled in the 89th minute. Riki Rodríguez’s early booking and Zakaria Eddahchouri’s yellow kept the game scrappy, while Luca Ranieri’s caution after the break reflected a growing sense of frustration from the hosts.

The numbers tell a story of near-parity: Fiorentina edged possession at 52% and corners three to two, but Deportivo pushed hardest late on and deserved their share. Cher Ndour stood out with a rating of 9.18, the midfielder’s goal and control earning him the match’s top mark. CheckLive’s model rated Deportivo marginally ahead, but the draw showed how little separated the sides.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Fiorentina vs Deportivo La Coruña?

Fiorentina 1-1 Deportivo La Coruña (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Cher Ndour (17') for Fiorentina; Bil Nsongo (89') for Deportivo La Coruña.

Were there any cards in Fiorentina vs Deportivo La Coruña?

Yellow cards: Riki Rodríguez (Deportivo La Coruña); Luca Ranieri (Fiorentina); Zakaria Eddahchouri (Deportivo La Coruña).

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