Frosinone - Atalanta - 2:1. Italian Championship, 2nd round. Match review, statistics

On 26 August one of the matches of the 2nd round of the Italian football championship took place. Frosinone (Italy) and Atalanta (Bergamo) met.

Italian Championship, 2nd round

Frosinone (Italy) - Atalanta (Bergamo) - 2:1 (2:0)
Goals: A. Harrui (5), I. Monterisi (24) - S. Monterisi (24) - Zapata (56)

Warnings: E. Barrenechea (29), Lukman (40), Martin de Roon (45+4)

Frosinone vs Atalanta match review:

Frosinone vs Atalanta: In a thrilling Serie A encounter at the Stadio Benito Stirpe, Frosinone defeated Atalanta in a hard fought match. With the score at 2-0 in Frosinone's favour, the crowd was on edge, but Atalanta's persistent play in the second half ensured a thrilling denouement to the match and the score was 2-1. Frosinone showed their attacking prowess from the start, taking the lead within the first five minutes. A brilliant shot by A. Harrui from the turn put the ball into the net, delighting the crowd. The first goal gave Frosinone a much-needed boost. As the match progressed, Frosinone continued to dominate. In the 24th minute, I. Monterisi, showing composure in the penalty area, calmly crossed the ball past the Atalanta goalkeeper, giving Frosinone a two goal lead. However, the joy was momentarily dampened when, in the 29th minute, Frosinone's E. Barrenechea was yellow carded for a flagrant offence. "Atalanta", determined to save their pride, tried to win back and began to dominate the field. In the 40th minute A. Lukman received a yellow card, which further aggravated the situation of Atalanta. The team's woes continued when M. de Roon was also sent off just before half-time, allowing Frosinone to maintain their advantage before the break. The second half started with Atalanta making two important substitutions in an attempt to turn the tide of the game. D. Zappacosta and A. Lucman came on the pitch to energise the team and create new attacking options.

Their efforts were rewarded in the 56th minute when D. Zappacosta hit the net, reducing Atalanta's lead. Frosinone, determined not to lose their advantage, made their first substitution in the 60th minute, replacing L. Garritano with J. Baez to add solidity to the midfield. Atalanta, realising the urgent need for goals, made another substitution in the 68th minute, replacing D. Zapata with G. Scamacca in the hope of scoring. As the match approached its climax, both teams made further changes to their line-ups. On 74 minutes, Frosinone's E. Barrenechea, who had already received a yellow card, came on in place of M. Brescianini. In the 75th minute Atalanta introduced B. Gimsiti into the game, hoping that he would get a yellow card. Gimciti, hoping that his defensive qualities would provide stability. The final 10 minutes saw a flurry of substitutions as both teams looked to gain possession. M. Ruggieri and M. Bakker came on for Atalanta and P. Szyminski and M. Kuni came on for Frosinone, replacing A. Harrui and V. Cheddira respectively. In the end, it was Frosinone's resilience and determination that proved to be the decisive factor as they held on to their lead until the final whistle. Frosinone's victory over the mighty Atalanta will undoubtedly add to their confidence going into the Serie A season. Both teams deserve praise for displaying their skill and determination throughout the match. The Frosinone fans left the stadium with a renewed sense of optimism, while Atalanta will be regretting missed opportunities and thinking about how to get back on track in future matches.

The following matches await the rivals in the next round: Udinese vs Frosinone, Atalanta vs Monza.

Frosinone vs Atalanta match statistics: