The New Saints Defeat Fiorentina 2-0

In their historic first UEFA Conference League match, The New Saints (TNS) faced Italian giants Fiorentina, ultimately losing 2-0 despite a commendable performance that kept the game goalless for 65 minutes. TNS, the first Cymru Premier team to reach this stage of European competition, battled valiantly against a significantly more valuable Fiorentina squad. The match turned when Fiorentina's Yacine Adli scored, followed shortly by a goal from Moise Kean, sealing TNS's fate. Fiorentina, under new coach Raffaele Palladino, is still adjusting after the departure of Vincenzo Italiano, having previously struggled in Serie A with only one win this season. Despite their loss, TNS looks forward to upcoming fixtures against teams like Panathinaikos and Djurgården. The match showcased TNS's resilience while highlighting Fiorentina's defensive vulnerabilities.