Fiorentina recovered a point against Atalanta, drawing 2-2 at Franchi on the ninth matchday of Serie A. After three consecutive defeats, Simone Vanoli's staff finally achieved a positive result, taking the Viola to twelfth place in the table and keeping them in the relegation zone with five points, equal to Parma and Udinese.
The match was characterized by a start in which Atalanta took the lead thanks to a goal from De Ketelaere in the 19th minute. The Belgian took advantage of a pass from Elmas, but the goal was blocked by De Gea. Atalanta continued to threaten, with De Ketelaere's attack in the 26th minute being canceled out by a shooting error. In the 37th minute, Mastantuono almost scored, but the goal remained intact. The match opened in the 40th minute, when Gaetano fed De Ketelaere, who found Zalewski, who in turn set in motion another pass to De Ketelaere, who confirmed the lead.
The second half started with a slight delay due to the referee's injury, with Marinelli taking on the role of second half referee. Vanoli underwent a change, with Oulai replacing Fagioli. Fiorentina had their first big chance straight away, with a free kick from Mastantuono that ended up slightly wide. The equalizer came in the 52nd minute, when Jimenez's cross found Njie, who beat Carnesecchi with a header to the far post.
The comeback was completed by João Mario, who scored in the 60th minute with a long-range shot that deceived the opposing goalkeeper. In the 73rd minute, Atalanta tried to turn the game around, but Zalewski responded with a penalty which was converted accurately, bringing the score to 2-2. Fiorentina resisted until the end, with goalkeeper De Gea managing to save a shot from De Ketelaere in the 90th minute.
With this result, Fiorentina remains in the relegation zone, but has obtained a precious point which could be decisive in the coming weeks. Atalanta, on the other hand, continues to try to consolidate their position in the rankings. Fiorentina's next match will be crucial to try to get out of the relegation zone.