Guillermo Maripán's dramatic injury-time header rescued a point for Fiorentina in a thrilling 2-2 draw against Torino.
The Stadio Artemio Franchi witnessed a dramatic comeback on February 7, 2026. Fiorentina, battling relegation in 18th place, desperately needed a result. Torino, sitting 13th, aimed to improve their patchy form after a string of losses.
Fiorentina started the Serie A encounter with high intensity, eager to take control. Their early pressure paid off in the 26th minute. Cesare Casadei opened the scoring, deftly guiding the ball into the net following a precise pass from Emirhan İlkhan.
The home side continued to dictate play for much of the first half. Torino struggled to create clear-cut chances against a determined Viola defense. Yellow cards were shown to Valentino Lazaro and Dodô as challenges intensified before the break.
Fiorentina held a narrow 1-0 lead as the teams headed for the dressing rooms. Torino’s coach undoubtedly demanded a stronger second-half performance from his men. The stage was set for an unpredictable and engaging final 45 minutes.
Torino emerged from the interval a transformed side, playing with renewed attacking impetus. Manor Solomon brought the visitors level in the 51st minute. He slotted home a composed finish after receiving a well-weighted assist from Rolando Mandragora.
Just six minutes later, Torino completed a stunning turnaround. Moise Kean found the back of the net in the 57th minute, capitalizing on a clever pass from Jack Harrison. The quickfire double left the home crowd stunned and Fiorentina suddenly trailing.
Fiorentina reacted immediately, making a series of substitutions to inject fresh energy into their attack. They pushed higher up the pitch, seeking an equalizer with growing urgency. The match became increasingly physical and disjointed as both teams fought for every ball.
As the clock ticked deep into injury time, despair loomed for the hosts. However, Fiorentina won a crucial corner kick. In the 94th minute, central defender Guillermo Maripán rose powerfully to head home from Gvidas Gineitis' delivery, sending the Franchi faithful into raptures.
The statistics painted a picture of Fiorentina's offensive effort. They controlled 55% of possession and unleashed 21 total shots, with 5 on target, against Torino’s 12 total shots and 4 on target. Fiorentina's expected goals (xG) stood at 1.58 compared to Torino's 0.88, highlighting their attacking intent despite needing a late rescue.
This dramatic 2-2 draw sees Fiorentina secure a single point, keeping them just afloat in their battle against the drop. Torino will lament letting a two-goal lead slip so late, missing an opportunity to climb further up the Serie A table. Both teams now face crucial upcoming fixtures.
