Fiorentina rally from deficit to defeat Rakow once more and advance in Conference League

The contest was delicately balanced, with each side generating opportunities to break the deadlock early in the opening period. Moise Keans attempt on goal was effectively stopped by Stratos Svarnas, shortly followed by Oskar Repka sending a volley astray from close range.

Kean created the matches initial effort on target via his volley, though his mistimed strike allowed Oliwier Zych to make a comfortable stop.

However, the keeper needed to react sharply to divert Nicolo Fagioli's try in stoppage time before the interval.

Even with Fiorentinas control of proceedings, they trailed moments into the second half when Ivi slipped the ball to Karol Struski, whose low effort evaded Oliver Christensen at the near upright.

Motivated by the unexpected setback, the Italian outfit pressed urgently to regain aggregate control, as Fabiano Parisi, fresh from scoring in their recent 4-1 triumph over Cremonese in a critical Serie A clash, compelled Zych to push aside his fierce shot.

Piccoli, who also netted in that fixture, witnessed his effort from near point blank crash against the upright.

Fiorentina levelled the score shortly thereafter via Cher Ndour, who latched onto Piccolis pass and, helped by a significant rebound, watched his effort nestle into the goal.

Parisi nearly confirmed the win with a long range attempt that narrowly missed the target.

Rakow owed their goalkeepers intervention late on to maintain parity, as Fagioli once more required a solid save from Zych.

In a sporadic offensive move by the temporary home side, a dramatic moment arrived when they were refused a spot kick amid claims of a foul in the box, while another penalty appeal for handball by Rakow players was dismissed.

The pressure mounted intensely for Fiorentina, yet following a spell of resilience, they exploited Zychs forward position for a corner to let Marin Pongracic fire from distance into the unguarded goal, securing a third straight win across competitions.

Consequently, the Tuscan team sustain their bid for a third Conference League final appearance, whereas Rakow lament failing to reach their debut quarter final stage, marked by a fourth loss in four encounters with Italian teams.