It was a challenging victory for Fiorentina, who defeated Atalanta, a team they're directly competing against for a Europa League spot. The clinching goal came from a questionable penalty kick given to the viola following contact between Toloi and Chiesa. "There is some contrast regarding the fall, but Federico is not the type to throw himself to the ground at the softest blow. Slowing down the run was a lucid and intelligent choice. I wanted to speak to Gasperini, but he told me that it wasn't a penalty, like the one they gave us in Milan. For me, the one at San Siro wasn't obvious and neither was the one given to us today," Fiorentina manager Stefano Pioli said to Sky Sport.
Regarding the match, Pioli shared the following: "This was not the best of Fiorentina, we didn't control the ball like we usually do. I probably should have changed more, but Atalanta also deserves praise. We were a little lucky -- it wasn't our best presentation -- but it's a victory that means a lot."
