FLORENCE - Fiorentina strolled into the Champions League group phase dramatically. With 1 goal left behind when serving Sporting Lisbon at the Stadio Artemio Franchi yesterday (27 / 8), La Viola - Fiorentina nickname - finally forced the 1-1 final result.
It’s Stevan Jovetic goal in minute 54 that saved Fiorentina from defeat. This goal pay back free kick Joao Mutinho action which take Sporting lead at minute 35.
With this draw 1-1 result, both team has aggregate 3-3. But La Viola win away goal because the first leg at Sporting base (18 / 8) ago, They successfully held Sporting with a score of 2-2.
“'It’s important for us to get through, although we know we must go through a difficult struggle. Changes? Occasionally it worked. This evening Jovetic role was crucial. He found his confidence, "said Cesare Prandelli, Fiorentina allenatore (coach), told to Sky Sport.
"We do repair and enhance mental during the game. In the second half, we made a very risky decision by pull our defend line a little forward," he continued.
Jovetic deserved to be honored. He had entered at the beginning of the second half and scored important goal immediately to Fiorentina. "This game is difficult for both clubs. But, in the second half we did better. I think we are worthy of going into the group phase," explained 19-year player from Montenegro's.
On the other hand, the disappointment felt the Sporting player. Tickets to the group phase which in sight was flying away. ''This is a game with high pressure. We should be able to qualify for the next round if our players act more sharp in the opponent penalty box,''said Sporting coach Paulo Bento to Reuters. (ham / ca)
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