Fiorentina secures 4-1 win over Benevento in season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 9:49 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Fiorentina opened their season with a decisive 4-1 victory against Benevento at the Artemio Franchi on August 14, 2026. The game marked the competitive debuts of several players, including Radu Drǎgușin and Arthur Atta. Fiorentina took control early, with Albert Guðmundsson scoring in the 2nd minute followed by goals from Moise Kean, Luca Ranieri, and Cher Ndour. Benevento managed to score a consolation goal through Davide Lamesta in the 54th minute. The match demonstrated Fiorentina's attacking prowess under new management, offering a promising start to the campaign while raising anticipation for future performances.
- •Fiorentina scored four goals, opening the match with a goal in the 2nd minute.
- •Guðmundsson, Kean, Ranieri, and Ndour each found the net for Fiorentina.
- •Benevento's Lamesta scored a lone goal, making it 4-1.
- •Arthur Atta showed significant promise despite a minor injury concern.
- •15,000 fans attended the season opener at Artemio Franchi.
- 9:49 PMYahoo Sports — Fiorentina 4-1 Benevento: Match report
"The Viola get the Age of Grosso off to a flying start.
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