On 22 September, one of the matches of the 5th round of the Italian Football Championship took place. Salernitana (Italy) and Frosinone (Italy) met.
Italian Championship, 5th round
Salernitana (Italy) - Frosinone (Italy) - 1: 1 (0:1)
Goals: J. Cabral (52) - S. Romagnoli (12). Romagnoli (12)
Warnings: G. Caso (30), Caleb Okoli (34), Pasquale Mazzocchi (48), M. Lovato (81).
In a much-anticipated Serie A match at the Arechi Stadium, Salernitana and Frosinone met. The fierce rivalry between these teams had the fans on edge as they witnessed a thrilling game that ended in a 1-1 draw. At the start of the match, both teams showed their determination to get the win. Frosinone scored first and already in the 12th minute they turned the tide. The hero of the match was S. Romagnoli, who scored a magnificent goal that delighted the fans. Salernitana, not wanting to concede, fought back strongly. In the 48th minute a penalty was awarded to Salernitana after P. Mazzocchi fouled in the penalty area. J. Cabral, having taken the lead, confidently realised the penalty, levelling the score - 1:1. There were a lot of yellow cards in the match, which reflected the tense nature of the game. In the 30th minute, Frosinone's G. Caso received a warning, and in the 34th minute - K. Okoli. In the 48th minute, Salernitana's P. Mazzocchi was sent off. Both teams made tactical substitutions in an attempt to gain an advantage. On 62 minutes M. Brescianini and L. Garritano came on for Frosinone, replacing G. Caso and J. Baez. Salernitana responded with their own substitutions: P. Mazzocchi replaced K. Ikwuemesi on the same minute.
In the final stages of the match, both teams continued to strive for the winning goal. In the 77th minute Frosinone brought on M. Sule and V. Cheddira, and in the 78th minute Salernitana replaced G. Maggiore with E. Bohinen. The fresh energised the game, but neither team was able to get the winning goal. The intensity of the match led to an increase in the number of yellow cards. In the 81st minute, Salernitana's M. Lovato was cautioned, adding to the list of disciplinary offences of the day. In the final minutes, both teams made further substitutions. In the 84th minute, Salernitana's J. Cabral and M. Lovato were replaced by E. Botheim and F. Daniliuk. Frosinone responded in the 90th minute by replacing E. Barrenechea with M. Bourabia. Despite all the efforts of both teams, the scoreline remained unchanged until the final whistle. The exciting encounter between Salernitana and Frosinone showed all the sharpness of the rivalry in Serie A. Both teams fought hard and showed their skills on the pitch. It was a match full of drama, goals and tense moments that kept the fans entertained. Although the result may not have been what either team would have liked, the match will be remembered for the hard fought and colourful moments. As the championship progresses, both Salernitana and Frosinone will be looking to build on this performance and get victories in their upcoming matches.
In the next round, the following matches await the rivals: Empoli vs Salernitana, Frosinone vs Fiorentina.
| Salernitana | Frosinone | |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Kicks to the goal | 3 |
| 19 | Kicks | 9 |
| 5 | Blocked shots | 2 |
| 13 | Penalty kicks | 5 |
| 6 | Kicks from outside the penalty box | 4 |
| 11 | Offences | 11 |
| 8 | Corner | 6 |
| 4 | Offsides | 3 |
| 49% | Ball possession | 51% |
| 2 | Yellow cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 2 | Keeper saves | 5 |
| 365 | Total assists | 393 |
| 293 | Accurate assists | 307 |
| 80% | Accuracy of passes | 78% |