Fiorentina secured a much-needed victory after a challenging streak, edging past Lecce 1-0 in their latest Serie A encounter on Friday. The decisive moment arrived early in the game when Robin Gosens, the German defender, emphatically headed home a precise cross from Dodô, the Brazilian full-back, just nine minutes into the match.

Despite their early lead, Fiorentina's path to victory wasn't entirely smooth. They had a golden opportunity to double their advantage in the 73rd minute when Lucas Beltrán stepped up for a penalty awarded for handball in the box. However, his effort struck the upright, keeping Lecce in contention. Beltrán came close again in the dying moments of the game, only to be denied once more by the woodwork. The win propelled Fiorentina into sixth place in the Serie A standings, a positive development following their recent struggles.