Serie A: Parma pushes Fiorentina further

Published: January 10, 2026

By: Nicolas Gerbault

The 17th day of Serie A opened this Saturday noon, with Parma (16th) hosting Fiorentina (20th) at the Ennio Tardini Stadium. In a fairly lively match (13 shots for Parma, 23 for the Viola), it was ultimately the locals who got the better of their opponent with this headed goal from Oliver Sørensen (49th) at the start of the second half.

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This short success (1-0) allows Carlos Cuesta’s Gialloblù to temporarily move up two steps, to 14th position. For its part, Paolo Vanoli’s squad fell back into its old ways, after winning its first match of the season on the previous day against Udinese (5-1), and remained in last place in the standings.

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Nicolas Gerbault

Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.