Fiorentina and Torino Play Out Goalless Draw After Controversial Red Card Saga

Fiorentina and Torino battled to a goalless draw in a heated Serie A clash as controversies marred the encounter. Fiorentina were missing key players such as Lucas Martinez-Quarta, Christian Kouame, and Gaetano Castrovilli due to injuries, while Torino’s absentees included Mergim Vojvoda, Adrien Tameze, and Matteo Lovato. Alessandro Buongiorno returned for Torino after recovering from a shoulder injury.

The match took an early turn as Ivan Ilic was forced off due to an injury after a collision with Cristiano Biraghi. Duvan Zapata and Nikola Vlasic had early chances for Torino, with Pietro Terracciano making crucial saves to keep Fiorentina in the game.

Fiorentina had their opportunities as well, with Nico Gonzalez and Antonio Sanabria coming close to breaking the deadlock. However, a controversial moment arrived when Samuele Ricci was sent off for an alleged elbow on Nico Gonzalez, sparking heated exchanges on the pitch.

Despite being reduced to 10 men, Torino pushed forward and had a goal disallowed following a VAR review for a foul in the build-up. Both teams continued to create chances, with goalkeepers on both ends making decisive saves.

In the end, neither side could find the breakthrough, and the match ended in a frustrating 0-0 draw. The tense affair was further inflamed by touchline arguments between the coaches, resulting in bookings for Italiano and Ivan Juric.

The result leaves both Fiorentina and Torino struggling for form in their pursuit of European ambitions, with key players set to miss upcoming fixtures due to suspensions and injuries.