On 11 February, one of the matches of the 24th round of the Italian football championship took place. Fiorentina (Florence) and Frosinone (Italy) met.
Italian Championship, 24th round
Fiorentina (Florence) - Frosinone (Italy) - 5:1 (3:0)
Goals: Belotti (16), Jonathan Ikone (19), Lucas Martinez Cuarta (43), N. Gonzalez (53), Barak (85) - L. Mazzitelli (66), Mazzitelli (66), Mazzitelli (85) - L. Gonzalez (53), Barak (85). Mazzitelli (66)
Warnings: Lucas Martinez Cuarta (4), S. Romagnoli (50), Pietro Terracciano (69).
Fiorentina defeat Frosinone in Serie A match at the Stadio Artemio Franchi In a thrilling Serie A match at the legendary Stadio Artemio Franchi, Fiorentina showed their dominance over Frosinone with a comfortable 3-0 victory at half-time and 5-1 in regulation time. The match provided both teams with some exciting moments and the fans with an impressive display of skill and teamwork. At the start of the game, Fiorentina showed their desire to take control of the situation and it didn't take them long to take the lead. In the 16th minute, A. Belotti struck the goal, putting Fiorentina ahead thanks to a superb goal. This was followed by another goal when G. Ikone seized a great opportunity and increased the lead. Fiorentina's dominance was further emphasised when L. Martinez Quarta scored in the 43rd minute, giving them a comfortable three goal lead before the break. However, Frosinone did not give up and made two substitutions early in the second half to try and turn the tide of the match. Frosinone's efforts were rewarded in the 66th minute when L. Mazzitelli scored, giving the fans a glimmer of hope. However, Fiorentina responded quickly in the 85th minute when A. Barak converted his chance, increasing the lead to an insurmountable one.
Both teams showed great skill throughout the match, but it was Fiorentina's superiority in attack that proved to be the decisive factor. N. Gonzalez scored the fourth goal in the 53rd minute and A. Barak sealed the deal in the closing stages, demonstrating Fiorentina's ability to capitalise on their chances. Substitutions played an important role in the game, with Fiorentina making three substitutions and Frosinone making two in the second half. Each team utilised their bench to bring in fresh energy and tactical changes, adding an extra dimension to the game. As for disciplinary issues, several cards were shown during the match. L. Martinez Quarta of Fiorentina received a yellow card in the 4th minute, while S. Romagnoli of Frosinone received a yellow card in the 50th minute. Fiorentina's P. Terracciano received a yellow card in the 69th minute and Fiorentina's M. Nzola received a yellow card in the 90th minute. The match at the Stadio Artemio Franchi demonstrated Fiorentina's dominance in Serie A. They played with determination, skill and teamwork, winning a convincing 5-1 victory over Frosinone. This result will certainly boost the team's confidence as they continue their campaign in the league. On the other hand, Frosinone will have to regroup and learn from this defeat in order to improve their results in future matches.
The following matches await the opponents in the next round: Bologna vs Fiorentina, Frosinone vs Roma.
| Fiorentina | Frosinone | |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Kicks to the goal | 3 |
| 18 | Kicks | 11 |
| 3 | Blocked shots | 5 |
| 17 | Penalty kicks | 9 |
| 1 | Penalty kicks | 2 |
| 15 | Offences | 8 |
| 2 | Corner | 5 |
| 0 | Offsides | 1 |
| 53% | Ball possession | 47% |
| 2 | Yellow cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 2 | Keeper saves | 3 |
| 386 | Total assists | 338 |
| 295 | Accurate assists | 247 |
| 76% | Accuracy of passes | 73% |