The match story
On 4 March 1979, Fiorentina faced Milan in Serie A, during the 1978/79 season. The final score was 2–3.
197920 · Stadio Artemio Franchi · Referee: Vittorio Benedetti (Roma)
Before kick-off
Before this match, Fiorentina’s recorded Serie A results in 1978/79 stood at 5 wins, 8 draws and 6 defeats across 19 matches. The goal tally was 15 scored and 18 conceded.
Their preceding recorded game in this competition was Lazio–Fiorentina on 18 February 1979, which ended 4–0. Previous match report ↗
A chapter in the rivalry
The most recent earlier meeting in the archive was Milan–Fiorentina on 29 October 1978, with a 4–1 scoreline. Revisit that match ↗
The goals
Fiorentina: Giuseppe Lelj 44′; Franco Baresi 65′ (own goal). Milan: Aldo Maldera 5′; Alberto Bigon 35′; Alberto Bigon 53′.
Multiple-goal scorers: Alberto Bigon (2).
Match highlights
The team sheet is being completed
Starting XI
Substitutes & bench