Fiorentina and Parma shared the points in a goalless draw, with neither side able to break the deadlock at the Stadio Artemio Franchi.
Fiorentina and Parma battled to a goalless draw on Sunday afternoon. Both teams struggled to find a decisive breakthrough. The match saw few clear-cut opportunities for either side.
Fiorentina entered the game sitting 16th in Serie A. They desperately needed points to climb the league table. Parma, in 11th, sought to consolidate their mid-table position. Their recent form suggested a tight contest was likely.
The first half began with Fiorentina attempting to assert dominance. They controlled possession, moving the ball well through midfield. However, their attacks often lacked a decisive final pass to trouble the visitors.
Parma defended stoutly, absorbing pressure and looking to counter quickly. Their disciplined backline frustrated Fiorentina's forwards. Neither goalkeeper was seriously tested during the opening period of play.
Despite several promising build-ups, Fiorentina managed only one shot on target by half-time. Parma registered no shots on target throughout the entire first half. The teams went into the break with the score still level at 0-0.
The half-time whistle indicated a need for more attacking impetus from both squads. Fans expected adjustments to unlock the stubborn defenses. A tactical shift seemed necessary to break the stalemate.
The second half saw Parma introduce Hans Nicolussi Caviglia in the 54th minute. Fiorentina continued to press for an opening goal. The home side earned several corner kicks but failed to convert them into meaningful chances.
Rolando Mandragora earned a yellow card for holding in the 61st minute. He was soon substituted for Gaetano Fabbian. Parma responded with further changes. Mateus Pellegrino and Gabriel Strefezza entered the game in the 72nd minute.
As the match neared its conclusion, Fiorentina brought on fresh legs, including Cher Ndour. Defender Dodô earned a yellow card for holding in the 90th minute. Despite late pressure, neither team could convert chances into goals.
Fiorentina finished with an expected goals (xG) tally of 1.3 to Parma's 0.25. The home side took 12 shots, with only one hitting the target. Parma managed 8 total shots, none on target. Fiorentina held 56% of possession but could not make it count.
This stalemate leaves Fiorentina struggling to gain ground in the league standings. Parma will be satisfied with a valuable away point. Both teams will now regroup, reflecting on a match that provided little attacking excitement.
