On 6 January, one of the matches of the 19th round of the Italian football championship took place. Frosinone (Italy) and Monza (Italy) met.
Italian Championship, 19th round
Frosinone (Italy) - Monza (Italy) - 2:3 (0:2)
Goals: A. Harrui (56), M. Soule (75) - Da Mota (18), Carboni (45), M. Soule (55).
Warnings: Gagliardini (29), Caldirola (51), I. Monterisi (54), Mateus Lusuardi (73), D. D'Ambrosio (75), Lorenzo Colombo (81), E. Barrenechea (89), Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro (90+3)
In a thrilling Serie A encounter, Frosinone and Monza faced off at the Stadio Benito Stirpe. The match was full of highlights, drama and controversy as both sides fought for victory. At half-time the score was 0-2 in Monza's favour, which painted a bleak picture for Frosinone.
However, the home side didn't seem to settle down in the second half and started an active comeback. In the 18th minute, Monza got their revenge when Dani Mota headed the ball into the net. This goal set the tone for their dominant play in the first half. Frosinone struggled to cope with Monza's relentless attacks and the situation worsened when R. Gagliardini received a yellow card in the 29th minute. Just before the break Monza dealt a serious blow to Frosinone's hopes by scoring a second goal against V. Carboni. Carboni. The second half started with Frosinone making two quick substitutions in an attempt to turn the tide of the game. Reinier and L. Mazzitelli were brought into the game to bring fresh energy to the hosts' game. Their influence was immediately felt when A. Harroui scored in the 56th minute, giving Frosinone a glimmer of hope. However, Monza reacted quickly and made three substitutions in the 60th minute. A. Colpani, G. Akpa Akpro and R. Gagliardini made way for fresh forces in an attempt to regain control of the game. The substitutions seemed effective at first, but they soon ran into difficulties. In the 55th minute, Monza scored an own goal thanks to M. Sula, which further boosted Frosinone's confidence. The crowd in the stadium erupted in cheers when the score was reduced to one goal. Tensions mounted as both teams fought fiercely for every opportunity. Frosinone's hopes were dashed when P. Frattali was red carded in the 75th minute. However, a few moments later a penalty was awarded to Frosinone and M. Sule converted it to level the score. With time running out, both teams made final substitutions in an attempt to find the winning goal. In the 77th minute, Monza replaced Dani Motu with L. Colombo and P. Pereira with S. Birindelli. Birindelli. Frosinone followed suit in the 84th minute, replacing Mateus Lusuardi with A. Ibrahimovic, and A. Harruy for M. Cooney. As the match approached its climax, the atmosphere became increasingly tense. The players fought until the very end and in the last minutes of the match they received two yellow cards. E. Barrenechea was cautioned in the 89th minute for Frosinone and G. Akpa Akpro received a yellow card for Monza in the 90th minute. The match eventually ended in a 3-2 victory for Monza. The result left Frosinone fans disappointed, but at the same time proud that their team managed to get back on track. Monza, on the other hand, walked away with honours after showing resilience and composure to secure a crucial away win. This thrilling encounter will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the highlights of the Serie A season, demonstrating the unpredictable nature and relentless intensity of football.
In the next round, the following matches await the rivals: Atalanta vs Frosinone, Monza vs Inter.
Frosinone | Monza | |
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5 | Kicks to the goal | 3 |
9 | Kicks | 8 |
1 | Blocked shots | 2 |
6 | Penalty kicks | 6 |
3 | Kicks from outside the penalty box | 2 |
11 | Offences | 16 |
5 | Corners | 1 |
2 | Offsides | 0 |
59% | Ball possession | 41% |
3 | Yellow cards | 4 |
1 | Red cards | 0 |
0 | Keeper saves | 3 |
487 | Total assists | 345 |
410 | Accurate assists | 245 |
84% | Accuracy of passes | 71% |