On 29 December, one of the matches of the 18th round of the Italian football championship took place. Lazio (Rome) and Frosinone (Italy) met.
Italian Championship, 18th round
Lazio ( Rome) - Frosinone (Italy) - 3:1 (0:0)
Goals: Valentin Castellanos (70), Gustav Isaksen (72), Patric (84) - M. Soule (57), Gustav Isaksen (72), Patric (84). Soule (57)
Warnings: Patric (56), M. Sarri (57), Caleb Okoli (75), E. Barrenechea (78)
Lazio defeated Frosinone 3-1 In a much-anticipated Serie A encounter, Lazio faced Frosinone at the legendary Stadio Olimpico. At the start of the match, both teams showed their defensive resilience and it soon became clear that breaking the deadlock would not be easy. The first half ended 0-0, indicative of the tense and equal contest that had unfolded up to that point. However, the game came to life in the second half. A minute after the start of the match Lazio made the first substitution: Felipe Anderson was replaced by G. Isaksen. The substitution gave Lazio fresh energy and gave the attack a new impetus. On 54 minutes, L. Pellegrini came on in place of E. Hisai, who was supposed to give the team some creativity and spark. However, it was Frosinone who had the first significant impact on the game: in the 56th minute Patrick received a yellow card, followed shortly after by M. Sarri. Moments later, Frosinone were awarded a penalty in the 57th minute, giving them the lead. M. Sule confidently took the lead but failed to convert the penalty, missing a crucial chance for his team. On 66 minutes, Lazio made a third substitution: D. Kamada replaced M. Vecino.
This tactical substitution bore fruit: just four minutes later, T. Castellanos scored the goal that broke the deadlock and made the score 1-0. G. Isaksen, who had earlier replaced Felipe Anderson, continued to impress, scoring in the 72nd minute, doubling Lazio's lead and taking control of the match. Frosinone began to feel frustrated as K. Okoli and E. Barrenechea were quickly yellow carded. In the 79th minute, Frosinone tried to turn the tide of the match by making a third substitution, bringing in L. Garritano instead of G. Querrenechea. Garritano instead of G. Kvernadze. However, their efforts were in vain - Patrick sealed Lazio's victory with a goal in the 84th minute. Towards the end of the match both teams made another substitution to help the tired players. N. Rovella and M. Zaccani came on for Lazio in the 86th minute, while M. Sule and M. Brescianini came on for Frosinone. The final minutes of the match were marred by tension, with G. Isaksen receiving a yellow card for Lazio in the 90th minute. However, Lazio had already secured a convincing 3-1 victory, leaving their fans delighted. The match between Lazio and Frosinone was a prime example of the unpredictable nature of football. Despite a goalless first half, the game picked up in the second half, showing Lazio's attacking prowess and Frosinone's resilience. In the end, it was Lazio who triumphed, winning all three points and fuelling dreams of a successful Serie A campaign.
In the next round, the following matches await the rivals: Udinese vs Lazio, Frosinone vs Monza.
Lazio | Frosinone | |
---|---|---|
4 | Kicks to the goal | 2 |
12 | Kicks | 11 |
3 | Blocked shots | 4 |
8 | Penalty kicks | 4 |
4 | Penalty kicks | 7 |
18 | Offences | 14 |
6 | Corners | 2 |
2 | Offsides | 0 |
54% | Ball possession | 46% |
2 | Yellow cards | 2 |
0 | Red cards | 0 |
1 | Keeper saves | 1 |
443 | Total assists | 376 |
365 | Accurate assists | 294 |
82% | Accuracy of passes | 78% |