Fiorentina lost ground in the battle for a Champions League qualifying spot after being held to a 2-2 draw by Udinese this evening.

The hosts took the lead in the 15th minute through Molla Wague, who capitalised on some slack defending from a corner to fire in from close range.

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Shortly after the break Fiorentina were back on level terms when Mario Gomez headed in from Josip Ilicic's free kick.

Within three minutes the visitors had turned the game around, as Gomez was played in by Ilicic and kept his composure to slot an effort into the corner.

Udinese weren't behind for long, however, as Panagiotis Kone arrived at the back post to tap in Antonio Di Natale's cross and bring his side level.

The hosts came close to scoring a third late on when Cyril Thereau smashed a shot wide and Guilherme saw his effort saved by the keeper, but neither side were able to force a winner as the match finished on level terms.