Fiorentina triumph 4-2 over Sassuolo in a goal-filled Serie A match.

The Serie A fixture between Sassuolo and Fiorentina unfolded at Mapei Stadium in Reggio Emilia on 2 November 2026. Both sides entered the game intent on securing three points, and the encounter delivered an entertaining mix of early breakthroughs, swift responses and late drama.

How it unfolded

The first real chance came in the 25th minute when Armand Laurienté opened the scoring for the home side. A through ball from Sebastiano Esposito released Laurienté, who finished with a right-footed strike from the centre of the box into the bottom left corner, giving Sassuolo a 1-0 lead.

Just before the hour-mark the match saw its first disciplinary action. Ibrahim Sulemana was booked in the 40th minute for a bad foul, followed two minutes later by a yellow card for Fiorentina’s Radu Dragusin for a similar infringement. Alieu Njie also received a booking at the 44th minute after another bad foul.

The dead-lock was broken at the very end of the first half. In stoppage time (45'+2") Mateo Pellegrino equalised for Fiorentina, converting a right-footed shot from the centre of the box after an assist from Alieu Njie. The score was level at 1-1 heading into the break.

Five minutes into the second half Fiorentina took the lead. Alieu Njie, who had just provided an assist, scored from outside the box, firing a right-footed shot into the bottom right corner after receiving a pass from Marco Brescianini. The visitors moved ahead 2-1 in the 50th minute.

Sassuolo responded quickly. Armand Laurienté struck again in the 65th minute, this time from a difficult angle on the left, beating the keeper with a right-footed shot into the top right corner. The goal, assisted by Nemanja Matic, was confirmed after a VAR review, restoring parity at 2-2.

Fiorentina regained the advantage in the 79th minute when Franco Mastantuono netted a left-footed finish from the centre of the box, set up by Pedro Gonçalves (listed as “Pote” in the description). The score moved to 3-2 in favour of the visitors.

In the final minutes the match remained tense. Wilfried Gnonto was booked in the 90'+2" minute for a bad foul. A minute later, Víctor Valdepeñas sealed the win for Fiorentina, scoring from very close range after a fast-break pass from Cher Ndour. The goal in the 90'+3" minute made it 4-2.

The referee’s final booking came in stoppage time (90'+5") when Gabriel Kulla received a yellow card for Sassuolo. The match concluded with Fiorentina comfortably ahead.

Standout performers

  • Armand Laurienté (Sassuolo) – Scored twice, first at 25' and again at 65', showcasing his ability to find space inside the box.
  • Alieu Njie (Fiorentina) – Contributed an assist for Pellegrino’s equaliser and then scored the go-ahead goal at 50'.
  • Víctor Valdepeñas (Fiorentina) – Added the fourth goal in stoppage time, finishing a fast-break move.
  • Franco Mastantuono (Fiorentina) – Provided the third goal with a clinical finish in the 79th minute.

Match facts

  • Final score: Sassuolo 2-4 Fiorentina
  • Scorers:
    • Sassuolo: Armand Laurienté (25', 65')
    • Fiorentina: Mateo Pellegrino (45'+2'), Alieu Njie (50'), Franco Mastantuono (79'), Víctor Valdepeñas (90'+3')
  • Bookings:
    • Ibrahim Sulemana (Sassuolo) – 40'
    • Radu Dragusin (Fiorentina) – 42'
    • Alieu Njie (Fiorentina) – 44'
    • Wilfried Gnonto (Fiorentina) – 90'+2'
    • Gabriel Kulla (Sassuolo) – 90'+5'
  • Venue: Mapei Stadium, Reggio Emilia

What it means

The 4-2 win gives Fiorentina three points and a positive goal difference from the match, while Sassuolo return home with two points but will need to address defensive lapses that allowed four goals. Both clubs can take away clear performances from key attackers as they look ahead to their next Serie A fixtures.