Match report
Frosinone Defeats Catanzaro 2-0 in Serie B Clash
Frosinone
2–0
FT
Catanzaro
Jan 10, 2026
Frosinone emerged victorious against a ten-man Catanzaro side, capitalizing on their numerical advantage to secure a 2-0 win in Serie B. The match turned in favor of Frosinone after R. Frosinini received a red card due to a foul that was upgraded by VAR. Ilario Monterisi opened the scoring with an assist from G. Calo, followed by a late goal from F. Ghedjemis assisted by M. Zilli.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Frosinone 2–0 Catanzaro.
- • R. Frosinini (Catanzaro) received a red card at the 58th minute.
- • Ilario Monterisi scored the first goal for Frosinone in the 81st minute.
- • F. Ghedjemis secured the win with a goal in the 90th minute.
Lineups
Frosinone
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 22 L. Palmisani (G)
- 20 A. Oyono (D)
- 30 I. Monterisi (D)
- 3 G. Calvani (D)
- 79 G. Bracaglia (D)
- 14 G. Calo (M)
- 8 I. Koutsoupias (M)
- 16 M. Cichella (M)
- 7 F. Ghedjemis (F)
- 9 A. Raimondo (F)
- 17 G. Kvernadze (F)
Substitutes
- 12 E. Lolic
- 75 M. Pisseri
- 2 G. Cittadini
- 5 R. Marchizza
- 6 J. Gelli
- 10 F. Gelli
- 18 F. Grosso
- 19 N. Corrado
- 21 J. Oyono
- 28 M. Zilli
- 90 E. Vergani
- 92 B. L. Kone
Catanzaro
Formation: 3-5-1-1
Starting XI
- 22 M. Pigliacelli (G)
- 84 T. Cassandro (D)
- 4 Matias Antonini (D)
- 23 N. Brighenti (D)
- 27 C. Favasuli (M)
- 20 S. Pontisso (M)
- 10 J. Petriccione (M)
- 80 A. Cisse (M)
- 62 R. Frosinini (M)
- 9 P. Iemmello (F)
- 8 F. Pittarello (F)
Substitutes
- 1 C. Marietta
- 7 L. Pandolfi
- 14 M. Liberali
- 17 G. Di Chiara
- 18 D. Bettella
- 19 P. Nuamah
- 26 B. Verrengia
- 30 G. Alesi
- 32 F. Rispoli
- 45 N. Buso
- 77 M. D'Alessandro
- 98 D. Buglio
Timeline
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31' Frosinone Card · Yellow CardA. Oyono
Foul
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44' Catanzaro Card · Yellow CardS. Pontisso
Foul
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58' Catanzaro Card · Red CardR. Frosinini
Foul
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58' Catanzaro Var · Card upgradeR. Frosinini
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62' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 1Off: S. Pontisso · On: B. Verrengia
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62' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 2Off: P. Iemmello · On: F. Rispoli
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65' Frosinone Card · Yellow CardGabriele Calvani
Foul
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73' Frosinone subst · Substitution 1Off: Gabriele Calvani · On: Giorgio Cittadini
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73' Frosinone subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Oyono · On: R. Marchizza
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73' Frosinone subst · Substitution 3Off: G. Kvernadze · On: F. Gelli
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74' Catanzaro Card · Yellow CardMirko Pigliacelli
Time wasting
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75' Frosinone Card · Yellow CardGiorgio Cittadini
Foul
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79' Catanzaro Card · Yellow CardJ. Petriccione
Time wasting
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81' Frosinone Goal · Normal GoalIlario Monterisi · Assist: G. Calo
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82' Frosinone subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Raimondo · On: M. Zilli
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84' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 3Off: Matias Antonini · On: L. Pandolfi
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84' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Petriccione · On: M. Liberali
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85' Frosinone Card · Yellow CardF. Gelli
Foul
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87' Frosinone subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Cichella · On: B. L. Kone
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90'+1 Catanzaro subst · Substitution 5Off: Filippo Pittarello · On: P. Nuamah
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90'+5 Catanzaro Card · Yellow CardC. Favasuli
Argument
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90' Frosinone Goal · Normal GoalF. Ghedjemis · Assist: M. Zilli
Match Stats
| Stat | Frosinone | Catanzaro |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 19 | 14 |
| Pass Accuracy | 87% | 83% |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 17 | 13 |
| Corners | 5 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 385 | 340 |
| Yellow Cards | 5 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 7 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 4 |
| xG | 1.16 | 1.88 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 6 |
| Possession | 54% | 46% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 335 | 281 |
| Shots Inside Box | 11 | 6 |
| Saves | 4 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 7 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ R. Frosinini's red card marked a significant turning point, reducing Catanzaro to ten players.
- ▸ Monterisi's goal in the 81st minute gave Frosinone control over the match and ensured their dominance.