According to Gazeta Esportiva, Fiorentina defeated Venezia 4-2 at the Stadio Pierluigi Penzo on September 11, 2026, with 19-year-old loanee Franco Mastantuono scoring a hat-trick to secure the club’s first Serie A points of the season under returning manager Paolo Vanoli.
Mastantuono Secures First Win for Struggling Fiorentina
Franco Mastantuono delivered a standout performance for Fiorentina during their 4-2 away victory against Venezia. The 19-year-old joined the Italian club on loan from Real Madrid to gain regular playing time. Playing in Venice, the young Argentine scored three goals to reverse a troubled start to the campaign for the Florence side.
The match marked a significant shift for the squad. Fiorentina lost their first three Serie A fixtures, conceding nine goals while scoring only once. That poor run led to the dismissal of Fabio Grosso and brought Paolo Vanoli back for his second stint as manager.
Did you know? Franco Mastantuono secured his first hat-trick in the Italian top flight against Venezia, lifting his new club to 15th place with three points.
How the Six-Goal Thriller Unfolded at Stadio Pierluigi Penzo
Venezia opened the scoring first when Gianluca Busio set up Akor Adams to strike into the top corner at the 21st minute, according to Gazeta Esportiva. The home side held the lead briefly before Mastantuono equalized with a placed shot from outside the box at the 28th minute, following an assist from Álex Jiménez.
Just one minute later, Gazeta Esportiva reports that Beto set up Mastantuono on a fast counter-attack to score his second goal, giving the visitors a 2-1 halftime lead. Mateo Pellegrino extended that advantage to 3-1 in the 66th minute after receiving a pass from Nicolò Fagioli and rounding goalkeeper Filip Stankovic.
Venezia substitute Antoine Hainaut scored a late consolation goal in the 81st minute from a Ridgencio Haps cross, but the visitors held on for the 4-2 win.
Table Standings and Upcoming Fixtures
The victory lifts Fiorentina to 15th place in the Serie A standings with three points after four matches, according to Gazeta Esportiva. Venezia remains at the bottom of the table without a point.
Venezia will host Lazio at the Stadio Pierluigi Penzo on September 19, 2026, for their fifth-round fixture. Meanwhile, Fiorentina prepares to face Pisa at the Stadio Artemio Franchi on September 15, 2026, in the round of 32 of the Coppa Italia.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who scored the goals in Venezia vs. Fiorentina?
According to match reports, Franco Mastantuono scored three times for Fiorentina, and Mateo Pellegrino added a fourth. Akor Adams and Antoine Hainaut scored for Venezia.
What is Franco Mastantuono’s club affiliation?
Why did Fiorentina change managers before this match?
Fiorentina dismissed Fabio Grosso following three consecutive losses to start the season, bringing back Paolo Vanoli as manager.
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