In a thrilling encounter, Fiorentina staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Polissya Zhytomyr 3-2, securing their place in the UEFA Conference League group stage with a 6-2 aggregate victory.
Despite entering the match with a comfortable 3-0 lead from the first leg, Fiorentina found themselves in a precarious position when the visitors scored twice in the opening 15 minutes. However, Stefano Pioli`s side demonstrated their resilience and quality by turning the game around in dramatic fashion.
The Viola`s resurgence began in the final 12 minutes of the match, with goals from Edin Dzeko, Dodo, and Luca Ranieri sealing the comeback. Dzeko`s strike, his first for the club, proved to be the decisive moment in a match that will boost the team`s morale heading into the group stage.
Fiorentina`s European Ambitions
With this victory, Fiorentina has secured its place in the 2025-26 UEFA Conference League group phase. The Italian side will be looking to improve on their impressive run in last season`s competition, where they reached the semi-finals before being eliminated by Spanish club Real Betis.
Armed with new signings and under the guidance of experienced coach Stefano Pioli, Fiorentina harbors ambitions of an even deeper run in this year`s tournament. The team`s ability to overcome adversity in this playoff round bodes well for their prospects in the competition.
As they prepare for the group stage, Fiorentina will be eager to build on this momentum and showcase their talents on the European stage. With a blend of veteran leadership and emerging talent, the Viola are poised to make their mark in the Conference League this season.