Fiorentina drew 2-2 with Atalanta in Serie A at Stadio Artemio Franchi. The result extended Fiorentina’s winless run to five games and lifted them one place to 18th, though they remain in the relegation zone.
Goals in the match
Charles De Ketelaere scored four minutes before half-time from Nicola Zalewski’s cross. Alieu Njie then scored his first Viola goal with a diving header from Alex Jimenez’s cross.
Joao Mario scored just after the hour mark to put Fiorentina ahead and open his Fiorentina account. Nicola Zalewski then scored his first goal of the season 16 minutes from time to make it 2-2.
Injuries and officiating change
Thomas Kristensen was forced off with an injury inside four minutes. The start of the second half was delayed while fourth official Livio Marinelli took over refereeing duties following an injury to Federico La Penna.
Runs and standings
Fiorentina’s winless home run in Serie A stretched to eight games, with five draws and three defeats. Atalanta are without a victory in four matches, with two draws and two losses.
Atalanta remain 12th in the table and ended a run of four defeats on the road. Flashscore named Alejandro Jimenez as Man of the Match.
