Fiorentina beat Venezia 4-2 at Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo

The Serie A encounter between Venezia and Fiorentina unfolded on 11 September 2026 at the historic Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo. Both clubs entered the match looking to secure three points, with the Venetian faithful hoping to capitalise on home advantage while Fiorentina aimed to assert their attacking intent early on.

How it unfolded

Venezia opened the scoring in the 22nd minute when Akor Adams received a fast-break pass from Gianluca Busio and struck a right-footed shot from the right side of the box into the top left corner, putting the hosts ahead 1-0. Fiorentina responded swiftly; seven minutes later, Franco Mastantuono equalised with a left-footed strike from outside the area, assisted by Álex Jiménez. The momentum shifted again in the 30th minute as Mastantuono completed his brace, this time finishing a left-footed effort from outside the box after a pass from Beto, giving the visitors a 2-1 lead.

The first half saw a booking in the 38th minute when Joel Schingtienne was shown a yellow card for a bad foul. After the break, Fiorentina extended their lead in the 66th minute when Mateo Pellegrino, fed by Nicolò Fagioli on a fast break, placed a left-footed shot from the centre of the box into the bottom right corner, making it 3-1. Two further cautions followed: Alieu Njie received a yellow card in the 72nd minute, and Simon Sohm was booked for a bad foul in the 73rd minute.

Mastantuono completed his hat-trick in the 84th minute, heading home from very close range to push the score to 4-1. Venezia managed to reduce the deficit two minutes later when Antoine Hainaut, supplied by a cross from Ridgeciano Haps, fired a right-footed shot from the right side of the box into the bottom right corner, ending the match at 4-2.

Standout performers

Franco Mastantuono was the clear offensive catalyst, contributing three goals and two assists, a performance that drove Fiorentina’s dominance. Akor Adams provided a bright start for Venezia with his opening goal, while Gianluca Busio’s assist set the tone. Álex Jiménez and Beto each supplied a key pass for Mastantuono’s first two strikes, and Nicolò Fagioli’s assist enabled Mateo Pellegrino’s third-minute goal. For the hosts, Antoine Hainaut’s late strike and Ridgeciano Haps’s cross offered a glimpse of resilience.

Match facts

  • Final score: Venezia 2-4 Fiorentina
  • Scorers:
    • Venezia – Akor Adams (22'), Antoine Hainaut (86')
    • Fiorentina – Franco Mastantuono (29', 30', 84'), Mateo Pellegrino (66')
  • Assists:
    • Gianluca Busio (Adams), Álex Jiménez (Mastantuono), Beto (Mastantuono), Nicolò Fagioli (Pellegrino), Ridgeciano Haps (Hainaut)
  • Bookings:
    • Joel Schingtienne (Venezia) – 38' (bad foul)
    • Alieu Njie (Fiorentina) – 72'
    • Simon Sohm (Venezia) – 73' (bad foul)
  • Venue: Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo, Venezia

What it means

The result hands Fiorentina a comprehensive win, demonstrating their attacking depth and ability to recover quickly after conceding. Venezia, despite an early lead and a late consolation, will reflect on defensive lapses that allowed four goals. Both clubs can take clear lessons from the match as the Serie A season progresses.