Fri. Mar 20th, 2026

Fiorentina Mount Stunning Comeback Against Rakow to Reach Conference League Quarter-Finals

Fiorentina orchestrated a remarkable turnaround in their away clash against Rakow. Despite falling behind 1-0 early in the second half, the Viola displayed resilience and determination. Goals from Ndour and Pongracic not only overturned the deficit but secured their place in the Conference League quarter-finals. The match concluded 2-1 in favor of Fiorentina, resulting in a comfortable 4-2 aggregate victory over both legs. The decisive winning goal arrived in the 97th minute, a moment of high drama as Pongracic capitalized on an open net after Rakow’s goalkeeper had ventured forward for a last-gasp corner kick, sealing Fiorentina’s progression to the next round.

By Jasper Carew

Jasper Carew is a sports columnist from Manchester with 12 years of media experience. He started his career covering local football matches, gradually expanding his expertise to NBA and Formula 1. His analytical pieces are known for deep understanding of motorsport technical aspects and basketball statistics.

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