Said involved in Viola triumph!

Said involved in Viola triumph!

Date: 27-9-2003
Wrote: EP's reporter Islam Issa

Hany Said's Fiorentina won at home to Piacenza by two goals to one. Said didn't start but came on in the second half. Fiorentina won mainly with the help of the experienced Di Livio and striker Riganò.

The Fiorentina manager decided to start without Hany Said. In the first half, after twenty-two minutes, Fiorentina conceded a goal via Patrascu. After strong play from Fiorentina they managed to get back into the game, when Riganò equalised for Viola. Graffiedi played a part in the goal that came in the last five minutes of the half.

The first half ended 1-1, but Hany Said was put on after twelve minutes of the second. Minutes later, Piacenza were left with ten men after a sending off. Said was involved straight away in the midfield, and worked well with Manfredini in the centre of the park. Despite, this, Said made a mistake in which he gave the ball away, he was lucky that Ariatti was there to intercept.

With nine minutes left, Fiorentina were saved as Di Livio found Riganò who finished for Viola. They got the three points in the game!