Fiorentina 4-1 Benevento: Ruthless Viola cruise into Coppa Italia next round (full highlights)

Fiorentina launched their Centenary season in spectacular fashion, dismantling Serie B side Benevento 4-1 at the Artemio Franchi stadium to cruise into the Coppa Italia round of 32. The Viola were ahead within two minutes when a high press forced an error, allowing Arthur Atta to float a perfect cross for Albert Gudmundsson to power a header home. The lead was doubled in the 35th minute through Moise Kean, who produced an acrobatic volley to flick Joao Mario's cross into the far corner, a goal that showcased his growing confidence in front of goal. The second half was a mere formality as Fiorentina added two more in quick succession: Luca Ranieri nodded in from close range after Radu Dragusin's flick-on from a corner, and Cher Ndour controlled a pull-back inside the box to drill a clinical finish for 4-0. Benevento's consolation came via Davide Lamesta, who beat David de Gea with a low, precise strike into the bottom corner from outside the area. On his 19th birthday, Real Madrid loanee Franco Mastantuono made his debut off the bench and came close to scoring with a curling effort. This emphatic victory secures an all-Tuscan derby in the next round against the winner of Pisa versus Empoli, but the real story is Fiorentina's statement of intent with a squad boasting new signings, including Romanian defender Dragusin who provided an assist on his debut. The full match highlights and all goals are a testament to a performance that was as ruthless as it was entertaining, leaving no doubt that the Viola are a force to be reckoned with this season.