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  10 May 2022, 09:58
Update : 10 May 2022, 12:50

Fiorentina strike early to beat Roma

PARIS, May 10, 2022 (BSS/AFP) - Fiorentina scored twice in the first 11
minutes to beat Roma 2-0 on Monday and climb back into Serie A minor European
places.

  In a battle of out-of form sides, Nicolas Gonzalez converted a fifth minute
penalty awarded after he was mowed down by Rick Karsdorp.

  Six minutes later the Roma defence allowed Giacomo Bonaventura the time to
bury a shot in the bottom corner.

  Roma coach Jose Mourinho picked nine of the starting 11 who drew in
Leicester on Thursday to reach the Europa League final but the team stretched
their winless league run to five games.

  Fiorentina ended a run of four games without a victory and overtook
Atalanta to climb into seventh, which this season will bring qualification
for the Europa Conference League.

  Both are level on points with Roma who trail neighbours Lazio by three
points.

  The two Rome clubs occupy the two Europa League places.