AS Roma demolished Fiorentina 4-0 at Stadio Olimpico to secure a commanding victory that showcased their attacking prowess and defensive solidity.
Roma entered this Serie A clash in sixth place with 61 points from 34 matches. Fiorentina arrived in 16th position, struggling with just 37 points and desperate to climb away from the relegation zone. The Giallorossi had won their last match, while the Viola came seeking consistency after a mixed run of results.
Roma struck early and decisively. Gianluca Mancini opened the scoring in the 13th minute, firing past the Fiorentina defense to set the tone. Just four minutes later, Wesley Franca doubled the advantage in the 17th minute, giving the hosts complete control.
The home side continued their assault on Fiorentina's backline. Mario Hermoso added a third goal in the 34th minute, stretching Roma's lead to three. The Viola offered little resistance, with their defensive shape crumbling under sustained pressure from the attacking home team.
Fiorentina struggled to create meaningful chances. Their goalkeeper made three saves to limit the damage further. Roma's dominance was evident in possession, controlling 61 percent of the ball and dictating play throughout the opening 45 minutes.
The second half promised more of the same. Roma had already established complete control, and Fiorentina faced an uphill battle to restore pride. The visitors needed to regroup tactically and find some attacking inspiration.
Niccolò Pisilli sealed the rout in the 58th minute with Roma's fourth goal. The midfielder's finish capped a comprehensive display from the hosts. At this point, the match had effectively been decided, with Fiorentina unable to mount any comeback.
Roma's defense remained resolute throughout. Hermoso earned a yellow card in the 48th minute but maintained his focus. The hosts managed fouls and discipline well, limiting Fiorentina's opportunities to exploit set pieces.
Fiorentina's afternoon deteriorated further as the match progressed. Midfielder Fabiano Parisi received a yellow card in the 66th minute. The Viola's expected goals figure of just 0.12 reflected their toothless attacking display against a superior opponent.
Roma's statistics underlined their dominance. They recorded 14 total shots with seven on target. The Giallorossi completed 598 passes with 91 percent accuracy, showcasing their control and quality. Pisilli earned a match rating of 8.6 for his influential performance, while Wesley and Manu Koné also impressed with ratings of 8.5 and 8.0 respectively.
This demolition sends Roma climbing the table with 64 points from 35 matches. Fiorentina remains in 16th place, their struggles continuing despite flashes of promise earlier in the season. The gap between these sides proved insurmountable on this evidence.
