
Series A
5:30 p.mFebruary 23, 2026
Regular season – 26
Artemio Franchi Stadium
Referee: Maurizio Mariani, Italy


Fiorentina


Pisa
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1.73
Expected Goals (xG)
0.26
Passing by
484 (90%)
Accurate passes
349 (87%)
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43
G
David De Gea (C)
7.0
65
d
Fabiano Parisi
7.2
6
d
Luca Ranieri
8.2
5
d
Marin Pongracic
7.3
d
dodo
4
M
Marco Brescianini
7.7
44
M
Nicolò Fagioli
7.3
27
M
Dear Ndour
7.2
19
F
Solomon Manor
7.3
17
F
Jack Harrison
6.2
12
G
Nicholas
8.0
2
d
Rosen Bozhinov
6.5
d
Antonio Caracciolo (C)
5
d
Simone Canestrelli
6.2
3
M
Samuel Angori
7.2
M
Marius Marin
35
M
Philip Loyola
6.3
15
M
Idrissa Toure
6.3
19
F
Samuel Iling Jr
6.2
32
F
Stefano Moreo
6.2
81
F
Filip Stojilković
6.5

Serie A classification – Serie A
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
- Promotion – Conference League (ranking)
- Relegation – Serie B
Fiorentina secured a vital 1-0 win over struggling Pisa at the Stadio Artemio Franchi, with Moise Kean’s opener proving decisive.
Fiorentina secured a crucial 1-0 win in Serie A against relegation rivals Pisa. Moise Kean provided the defining moment, scoring the solitary goal at the Stadio Artemio Franchi. His opening strike on 23 February 2026 lifted the hosts.
Going into the match, both sides were in the lower reaches of the Serie A table. 18th-placed Fiorentina were in desperate need of points to escape the relegation zone. Pisa, sitting 19th, tried to ignite their own survival bid. This Tuscan derby weighed heavily on survival hopes.
The home side asserted dominance early on, generating constant pressure. Moise Kean broke the deadlock in the 13th minute. He finished calmly, giving Fiorentina a significant lead. This first goal energized the purple faithful.
Pisa struggled to respond effectively to the setback. Antonio Caracciolo was shown a yellow card for fouling in the 37th minute. Fiorentina controlled possession with 56%, but were unable to extend their lead before the break.
At the break, the Pisa coach made three bold substitutions. These changes, including Federico Stojilkovic, indicated a strong desire for more offensive thrust. Fiorentina looked to consolidate their slender lead and manage the match.
The second half started with increased intensity from both sides. Fiorentina’s Dodo was shown a yellow card in the 47th minute. Pisa pushed for an equaliser, creating tense moments for the home defense but lacking cutting edge.
Pisa’s Marius Marin was booked for a foul in the 62nd minute. Veteran Juan Cuadrado entered the fray for Pisa in the 67th minute, trying to spark an attack. Shortly after, in the 79th minute, he was cautioned for attacking, showing the frustration of the visitors.
Fiorentina introduced Manor Solomon and P. Comuzzo in the 78th minute, looking to refresh their sides. Kean, the goalscorer, was replaced by R. Piccoli in the 85th minute to bolster the attack. Late yellow cards for Gaetano Fabbian and Jacopo Fazzini highlighted the growing tension and time-wasting efforts as Fiorentina defended the score.
Fiorentina demonstrated their offensive superiority with an expected goals (xG) of 1.73 compared to Pisa’s 0.26. They registered 15 shots in total, with 5 on target. Pisa only managed 7 shots and a single effort on goal. Pisa goalkeeper NÃcolas made 4 crucial saves, avoiding a bigger defeat.
This hard-fought win sees Fiorentina close to safety in Serie A. Pisa remain rooted in the relegation zone, facing an uphill battle. The result is a significant boost for La Viola’s season and their fight for survival.

