The art of knowing how to defend. Stronger than even the odds
Warriors of the night. Impossible to pierce, ready to strike and build a victory that few believed in. For...

The Maratona tower that stands out over the Artemio Franchi stadium in Florence
Warriors of the night. Impossible to pierce, ready to strike and build a victory that few believed in. Because of the limited men and a bench reduced to the bare minimum. A fairytale night, won by everyone: by a coach who taught his players the art of knowing how to defend. A compact group on the pitch for a football forced to counterattack. Inter confused, almost incredulous. Franchi gone mad. Everything perfect, against all odds. For such a feat, few but extremely clear things were needed. Sacrifice, obviously. And there is plenty of that. Concentration. There is. Keep your distance. Don't leave space for the opponent. Inter nullified. And then seize the opportunities that come your way. In the first half it wasn't like that. But then yes, Fiorentina takes everything: they do it with an incredible Kean and their captain. It all starts with applause for Edo Bove, it all ends with a collective triumph. Florence rejoices.
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