Fiorentina Primavera edged past Parma on Saturday to move top of the table awaiting results elsewhere.

The Viola started strong and took the lead when Jallow got the vital touch in a crowded box. However, the visitors leveled through Mikolajewski shortly before the break. 

In the second half, Bertolini's skills won a penalty and Braschi stepped up to coolly chip home the spot kick – his fifth goal of the season.

On Wednesday our youngsters will attempt a huge turnaround their UEFA Youth League match against Legia Varsavia: having lost the away leg 4-1, they need three clear goals to restore parity on aggregate.

Fiorentina 2-1 Parma

Scorers: Jallow (F), Mikolajewski (P), Braschi (pen) (F).

FIORENTINA: Fei (GK), Trapani (C), Sadotti, Turnone (Bonanno 85), Balbo, Conti (Keita 60), Montenegro, Kone, Puzzoli (Atzeni 74), Bertolini (Evangelista 85), Jallow (Braschi 60).

Subs not used: Leonardelli (GK), Deli, Angiolini, Batignani, Mazzeo, Sturli.

Coach: Daniele Galloppa.

PARMA: Astaldi (GK), Mena, Conde, Trabucchi (Avramescu 75), Castaldo, Konate, Tigani, Ciardi (Almeida Semedo 60), Plicco (Balduzzi 68), Cardinali (Drobnic 60), Mikolajewski.

Subs not used: Casentini (GK), Diop, Varali, Marchesi, Alinovi, Chimezie, Mengoni.

Coach: Nicola Corrent.

Booked: Konate (P), Turnone (F), Bertolini (F), Balbo (F), Conde (P).