Fiorentina seal UEFA Europa League spot
Sunday, May 24, 2015
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Marcos Alonso struck the winning goal as ACF Fiorentina triumphed 3-2 at US Città di Palermo to guarantee a top-six finish in Serie A, while UC Sampdoria were held.
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• ACF Fiorentina clinch a UEFA Europa League place with a 3-2 win at US Città di Palermo.*
• The Viola are twice pegged back after leading through strikes from Josip Iličić and Alberto Gilardino.
• Marcos Alonso hits winner on 78 minutes to ensure a top-six finish for Vincenzo Montella's men.
• Jasmin Kurtić sees red for the visitors for a second yellow card on 90 minutes.
• Fiorentina lie fifth, two points behind SSC Napoli with one game remaining.
• Seventh-placed UC Sampdoria frustrated in a 1-1 draw with Empoli FC.
• Samuel Eto'o musters equaliser in added time for the Blucerchiati.
• AC Milan beat Torino FC 3-0 to lift themselves up to tenth.
• Stephan El Shaarawy scores twice either side of a Giampaolo Pazzini penalty for the hosts.
• Relegated Parma FC's last home game in Serie A ends 2-2 with Hellas Verona FC.
• Luca Toni nets twice to bring his tally in the division to 21 goals this season.
• Sergio Pellissier scores on 89 minutes for AC Chievo Verona in 1-1 draw with Atalanta BC.
• Francesco Magnanelli registers as US Sassuolo Calcio win 1-0 at ten-man Udinese Calcio.
• Cagliari Calcio beat AC Cesena 1-0 in an encounter between the already-relegated duo.
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*Subject to final confirmation by UEFA