On 17 September, one of the matches of the 4th round of the Italian Football Championship took place. Frosinone (Italy) and Sassuolo (Italy) met.
Italian Championship, 4th round
Frosinone (Italy) - Sassuolo (Italy) - 4:2 (1:2)
Goals: V. Cheddira (45+4), L. Mazzitelli (70), L. Mazzitelli (76), Paul Lirola (90+6) - Pinamonti (7), Pinamonti (24).
Warnings: S. Romagnoli (34), Ruan (45+4), E. Barrenechea (55), G. Caso (80), Martin Erlich (80), F. Gelli (82)
In a thrilling Serie A encounter, Frosinone scored a stunning 4-2 victory over Sassuolo at the Stadio Benito Stirpe. The match was filled with goals, drama and a flurry of substitutions that contributed to an exciting spectacle. "Sassuolo" started the game from the first minutes, opening the scoring already in the 7th minute thanks to A. Pinamonti. In the 24th minute, the young striker once again demonstrated his skills, doubling Sassuolo's lead and putting Frosinone back in front. Despite the setback, Frosinone showed resilience and determination, earning a penalty just before the break. V. Cheddira confidently stepped up and converted the penalty, giving his team a chance of salvation before the break. However, the first half was not without cards: S. Romagnoli received a yellow card for Frosinone and R. Tressoldi received a warning for Sassuolo. At half-time the score was 1-2 in favour of Sassuolo, but the second half saw a number of exciting developments that turned the tide of the game. Frosinone took to the pitch with renewed vigour and made two substitutions at the start of the half: J. Baez came on instead of G. Caso and I. Monterisi instead of K. Okoli, Sassuolo also made tactical changes, introducing M. Vina and A. Loriente instead of M. Pedersen and E. K. Seide.
However, Frosinone's substitutions were more effective and allowed them to take the game by the throat. In the 70th minute Frosinone levelled the score, L. Mazzitelli distinguished himself. The midfielder, who played a vital role in the match, struck again just six minutes later, netting a double and giving Frosinone a deserved lead. Amidst a tense contest, both teams received several yellow cards each. Frosinone's E. Barrenechea was cautioned on 55 minutes and G. Caso on 80 minutes. Caso. Sassuolo's M. Erlik also found himself in the referee's book during the same incident. In response, Sassuolo attempted a bold substitution, replacing A. Pinamonti with S. Mulattieri in the hope of strengthening the attack. However, Frosinone continued to dominate the pitch. Gelli and L. Mazzitelli were replaced by M. Brescianini and P. Lirola respectively in the 82nd and 86th minutes. And it was Lirola who was decisive in the match, sealing Frosinone's victory with a goal in the 90th minute. The final whistle blew and Frosinone emerged triumphant with a remarkable 4-2 victory. The match showed the true spirit of Italian football: both teams showed great moments and did not give up until the last minute. Frosinone's surprising win in the second half will surely boost their confidence in Serie A. On the other hand, Sassuolo will have to reflect on what didn't work out in a promising start.
The following matches await the rivals in the next round: Salernitana vs Frosinone, Sassuolo vs Juventus.
| Frosinone | Sassuolo | |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Kicks to the goal | 7 |
| 16 | Kicks | 17 |
| 2 | Blocked shots | 6 |
| 11 | Penalty kicks | 12 |
| 5 | Penalty kicks | 5 |
| 10 | Offences | 9 |
| 5 | Corner | 6 |
| 5 | Offsides | 2 |
| 55% | Possession of the ball | 45% |
| 4 | Yellow cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 5 | Keeper saves | 2 |
| 440 | Total assists | 362 |
| 370 | Accurate assists | 285 |
| 84% | Accuracy of passes | 79% |