Frosinone defeated in-form Como 2–0 in Serie A, with Giacomo Calò and Giorgi Kvernadze scoring before goalkeeper Lorenzo Palmisani produced a superb performance to secure the clean sheet.
🔥 Frosinone Keep the Fire Burning
Frosinone's remarkable start to the 2026/27 Serie A season continued with another impressive result as they defeated in-form Como 2–0 at the Stadio Benito Stirpe.
The victory was built on ruthless finishing in the first half and outstanding goalkeeping after the break. Giacomo Calò opened the scoring before Giorgi Kvernadze doubled the advantage deep into first-half stoppage time.
But the result was not simply about Frosinone's goals.
Behind them stood Lorenzo Palmisani, who produced a series of crucial saves to deny Como and preserve Frosinone's clean sheet. Serie A's official match report highlighted the goalkeeper's second-half performance as decisive.
With the victory, Frosinone moved onto 10 points and overtook Como in the standings, ending the visitors' unbeaten start to the league campaign. Reuters reported that Frosinone climbed to sixth while Como dropped to eighth, both on 10 points.
📋 Match Overview
| Detail | Frosinone | Como |
|---|---|---|
| Final Score | 2 | 0 |
| Competition | Serie A 2026/27 | Serie A 2026/27 |
| Matchday | 5 | 5 |
| Venue | Stadio Benito Stirpe | |
| Possession | 35% | 65% |
| Shots | 22 | 27 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 8 |
| Corners | 7 | 8 |
| Goals | Calò, Kvernadze | — |
The statistics tell an intriguing story. Como controlled almost two-thirds of possession and registered more attempts, but Frosinone were far more effective in the decisive moments.
⚽ Calò Strikes First
Como started aggressively and came close to taking the lead during the opening stages.
Tasos Douvikas threatened with a header before a rebound fell to Martin Baturina. The danger continued when Douvikas struck the post, while Frosinone defender Ilario Monterisi also made an important intervention.
Then Frosinone delivered their response.
In the 14th minute, Giacomo Calò produced a first-time effort that took a deflection off M'Bala Nzola's marker, wrong-footing Como goalkeeper Benjamin Butez.
The ball found the net.
Frosinone 1–0 Como.
It was a perfect example of Frosinone's efficiency: the hosts did not need prolonged possession to create a decisive moment.
🧤 Palmisani Becomes Frosinone's Wall
Como refused to panic after conceding.
Cesc Fàbregas' side continued to dominate possession and create chances, repeatedly testing the Frosinone defense.
But waiting behind the defensive line was Lorenzo Palmisani.
The young goalkeeper repeatedly kept Como away from an equalizer, making important interventions when Nico Paz and other attacking players threatened.
His performance would become even more important after half-time.
Sofascore awarded Palmisani a 10.0 rating, highlighting seven saves during a remarkable individual display.
⚡ Kvernadze Delivers the Second Blow
Just when Como appeared ready to head into the interval with only a one-goal deficit, Frosinone struck again.
In the 45th minute plus three, Giorgi Kvernadze received the ball during a rapid counterattack.
With Como committed forward, the Georgian attacker accelerated into space, beat the defensive pressure and finished clinically to make it 2–0.
The timing could hardly have been worse for Como.
Instead of going into half-time believing they were still one attack away from an equalizer, the visitors suddenly faced a two-goal deficit.
🧱 Como Push, Palmisani Stands Tall
Fàbregas reacted immediately at the start of the second half, introducing Samuele Ricci, Moise Kean and Jesús Rodríguez as Como searched for a way back into the match.
The changes increased the attacking threat.
Como continued to dominate the ball and finished with 27 shots, eight of them on target.
But Palmisani refused to be beaten.
The goalkeeper produced particularly important saves against Moise Kean and Jesús Rodríguez, turning what could have become a tense finish into a Frosinone clean sheet.
The final whistle confirmed a result that had looked far less certain during several stages of the contest.
🧠 Tactical Analysis
Frosinone: Efficiency and Counterattacking Threat
Massimiliano Alvini's team demonstrated how effective a side can be without dominating possession.
Frosinone finished with only 35% of the ball, but their direct attacking approach repeatedly exposed the spaces left by Como's possession-heavy structure.
The two goals followed the same general principle: win the important moment, attack quickly and finish decisively.
The defensive work was equally important. Frosinone accepted periods without the ball and trusted their defensive organization and goalkeeper to withstand pressure.
Como: Possession Without the Reward
Como enjoyed 65% possession and produced 27 shots, but their dominance did not translate into goals.
The problem was not necessarily a lack of attacking ambition. Instead, Frosinone's defensive resistance and Palmisani's saves prevented Como from turning territorial control into a result.
The defeat ended Como's unbeaten start to the Serie A season.
⭐ Player of the Match: Lorenzo Palmisani
While Calò and Kvernadze provided the goals, Lorenzo Palmisani deserves special recognition.
His performance was central to the result.
The Frosinone goalkeeper faced eight shots on target and repeatedly denied Como's attackers. His saves allowed the hosts to protect their advantage while Como controlled possession.
His seven-save performance and perfect Sofascore rating underline just how important he was.
📊 Key Match Statistics
| Statistic | Frosinone | Como |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 35.1% | 64.9% |
| Total Shots | 22 | 27 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 8 |
| Corners | 7 | 8 |
| Offsides | 2 | 2 |
| Fouls | 21 | 8 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 2 |
| Expected Goals | 2.41 | 1.94 |
The numbers underline the contrast between the two teams: Como had more of the ball and more attempts, while Frosinone produced the goals and ultimately controlled the most important moments.
🕒 Goals Timeline
- 14' — 1–0: Giacomo Calò — Frosinone
- 45+3' — 2–0: Giorgi Kvernadze — Frosinone
🏆 What the Result Means
The victory takes Frosinone to 10 points after five Serie A matches and extends their unbeaten run to four league games after losing their opening fixture.
More importantly, they have now defeated a Como side that arrived in impressive form.
Como had won four consecutive matches across Serie A and the Champions League before travelling to Frosinone, making the 2–0 result a significant statement.
Frosinone's rise is therefore not simply about collecting points. Their recent performances show a team capable of competing against opponents with greater possession and attacking talent while remaining dangerous on transitions.
For Como, the defeat provides an early reminder that maintaining consistency across a demanding season will be considerably harder than making a strong start.
🔥 Final Thoughts
Frosinone have caught fire.
Calò opened the door. Kvernadze delivered the second blow. Palmisani closed it completely.
The 2–0 victory over Como combined clinical finishing, disciplined defending and outstanding goalkeeping to produce another memorable chapter in Frosinone's early Serie A campaign.
For Como, possession and pressure were not enough.
For Frosinone, efficiency was everything.
The Canarini now sit on 10 points, level with the side they just defeated and above them in the standings — a remarkable position after five rounds.
The dream continues in Frosinone. 🔥🟡🔵
Comments
Post a Comment