Sassuolo Women pulled off a notable upset in the Serie A Cup Women on August 24, 2026, coming from behind to defeat Fiorentina Women 2-1 on home soil.

The contest in Florence promised a gripping cup battle between two sides with contrasting ambitions, and it delivered. Fiorentina took the lead in the opening half and looked composed, but Sassuolo's resilience and tactical discipline after the break turned the match on its head, securing a place in the next round of the competition.

Fiorentina strike first, Sassuolo respond

Fiorentina Women started brightly and were rewarded for their early intensity with a well-worked goal. A patient buildup carved open the Sassuolo defense, allowing the home forward to slot calmly past the goalkeeper and give the Viola a deserved first-half lead. Despite the setback, Sassuolo remained organized and grew into the contest as the half wore on without ever finding the equalizer before the interval.

Second-half turnaround

Sassuolo emerged from the break with renewed purpose. They leveled the match within minutes of the restart after a defensive mix-up allowed their striker to bundle the ball over the line. The momentum shifted completely, and the visitors soon grabbed the winner with a powerful strike from the edge of the box that left the Fiorentina goalkeeper with no chance.

Fiorentina pushed forward in search of an equalizer and created a couple of half-chances, but Sassuolo defended deep and saw out the remaining minutes with relative comfort. The result served as a reminder of the competitive edge that cup competition brings, where form and momentum can change in the space of a single half.

Reaction and implications

• Sassuolo Women: A memorable away victory that will boost confidence for the upcoming Serie A Women season.
• Fiorentina Women: An early cup exit to take on the chin, with lessons to learn in game management and defending leads.
• Cup unpredictability: The match highlighted the intense nature of the Serie A Cup, where no side can rest on reputation.

For Sassuolo Women, the comeback win represents a significant early-season statement. For Fiorentina Women, attention now turns to their league campaign, where they will look to bounce back quickly from this disappointment.