Serie A Gameweek 5

Frosinone 2 - 0 FT Como

Stadio Benito Stirpe

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Futmetrix Verdict
45
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Italiano
Frosinone
2-0
Como
⚡ Intensity 28
⚖️ Balance 16
🏆 Stakes 56
🎲 Upset 100
Palmisani's heroics shatter Como's siege.

Win Probability

  • Frosinone 16%
  • Draw 21%
  • Como 63%

Futmetrix AI estimate

Palmisani's Masterclass Stuns Como at Stadio Benito Stirpe

Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 45/100. Our verdict: A textbook smash-and-grab saw Frosinone absorb relentless pressure before punishing a wildly wasteful Como side.

Opening Act

Frosinone didn't need the ball to dictate the terms at Stadio Benito Stirpe. Despite the visitors establishing early rhythm, the hosts struck first with brutal efficiency. G. Calo found the breakthrough in the 14th minute, converting a sharp pass from R. Schmid. It was a classic counter-punch that immediately altered the tactical landscape. From that moment, the Stakes were heightened as Como poured forward, desperately trying to restore parity. The visitors dominated possession, holding 65% of the ball, but found themselves frustrated by a resolute defensive block. The Balance of play heavily favored the away side's buildup, yet their final touch completely lacked conviction. Patrick Cutrone and the Como attack threw everything forward, only to find a yellow and blue wall standing firmly in their way.

The Pivot

The match quickly transformed into a relentless siege, defining the sheer Intensity of the contest. A combined 48 shots rained down throughout the afternoon, turning the pitch into a shooting gallery. But the undeniable hero was Lorenzo Palmisani. The young goalkeeper was an absolute fortress, pulling off seven crucial saves to deny wave after wave of Como attacks. His heroics completely nullified the visitors' aggressive corner pressure, which yielded 15 set-pieces across the match. Just as the away side looked destined to equalize before the break, Frosinone delivered a lethal sucker punch. Deep in stoppage time, G. Kvernadze linked up with Schmid—who grabbed his second assist of the day—to double the advantage at the 45-minute mark. That goal shattered Como's momentum entirely.

Resolution

The second half became an exercise in extreme frustration for the visitors. Despite racking up 26 total shots, their heavy attacking volume meant nothing against Palmisani's inspired form. Frosinone's ability to maximize their 35% possession masterclass resulted in a massive Upset Factor, defying the 47% probability gap that favored the opposition. The 2-0 victory serves as a massive six-pointer in the upper half of the Serie A table, allowing Frosinone to draw level on points with their vanquished rivals. This result sends shockwaves through the early-season standings. While Como must reflect on their catastrophic lack of clinical finishing, the hosts will celebrate a tactical triumph built on defensive grit and ruthless efficiency. The roaring crowd at Stadio Benito Stirpe knows they just witnessed a brilliant defensive exhibition.

Key Questions

How did Como pull off this shock result?

They didn't. Frosinone actually secured the 2-0 upset by executing a lethal counter-attacking strategy and absorbing immense pressure.

What made Lorenzo Palmisani the Man of the Match?

He was an impenetrable wall, delivering seven critical saves to entirely shut down a relentless barrage of 26 shots from the visitors.

What does this mean for Frosinone's season?

Drawing level on 10 points with their rivals, this massive six-pointer proves they can realistically challenge for European spots this campaign.

What is the Futmetrix Score?

The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.

Match Statistics

Possession
35%
65%
Frosinone 35%
Como 65%
Shots
22
26
Frosinone 22
Como 26
Shots on Target
6
8
Frosinone 6
Como 8
Expected Goals (xG)
1.96
2.17
Frosinone 1.96
Como 2.17
Passes
248
487
Frosinone 248
Como 487
Pass Accuracy
73%
87%
Frosinone 73%
Como 87%
Corners
7
8
Frosinone 7
Como 8
Fouls
13
6
Frosinone 13
Como 6
Yellow Cards
3
2
Frosinone 3
Como 2
Red Cards
0
0
Frosinone 0
Como 0

Match Events

14' ⚽ G. Calo (R. Schmid)
Y. Couto 🟨 34'
45'+1 🟨 G. Kvernadze
45'+3 ⚽ G. Kvernadze (R. Schmid)
HT
↓ A. Douvikas ↑M. Kean 🔄 46'
↓ L. Da Cunha ↑S. Ricci 🔄 46'
↓ M. Baturina ↑J. Rodriguez 🔄 46'
53' 🔄 ↓ I. Monterisi ↑G. Cittadini
56' 🟨 G. Bracaglia
↓ L. Milla ↑M. Perrone 🔄 73'
↓ A. Valle ↑Kaiki 🔄 73'
79' 🔄 ↓ G. Calo ↑M. Cichella
80' 🔄 ↓ G. Kvernadze ↑A. Zerbin
88' 🔄 ↓ R. Schmid ↑A. El Azzouzi
88' 🔄 ↓ F. Ghedjemis ↑W. Amey
90'+2 🟨 A. Raimondo
A. Diao 🟨 90'+5
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Frosinone

Goalkeepers
Lorenzo Palmisani
OCTOPUS
OCTOPUS
7
Saves
7
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Anthony Oyono
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
18%
Pass Acc
Gabriele Calvani
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ilario Monterisi
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Gabriele Bracaglia
SWEEPER
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
2
Blocks
Midfielders
Giacomo Calo
SNIPER
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Patrizio Masini
SWEEPER
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Farès Ghedjemis
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Romano Schmid
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
2
Assists
23%
Pass Acc
Giorgi Kvernadze
SNIPER
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Forwards
Antonio Raimondo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Sebastiano Desplanches
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Matteo Pisseri
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Giorgio Cittadini
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
41
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wisdom Amey
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Akpoguma
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Enzo Tchato
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Omar Fayed
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Hasa
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matteo Cichella
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Anouar El Azzouzi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alessio Zerbin
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Bîrligea
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tomáš Bobček
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Seydou Fini
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Como

Goalkeepers
Jean Butez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Yan Couto
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
45%
Pass Acc
Jacobo Ramón
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
59%
Duel Win %
Trevoh Chalobah
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Álex Valle
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Luis Milla
SWEEPER
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Lucas da Cunha
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Assane Diao
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
29%
Pass Acc
Nicolás Paz
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
42%
Pass Acc
Martin Baturina
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Anastasios Douvikas
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
BENCH
Mauro Vigorito
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Robert Sánchez
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kaiki
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Willy Kambwala
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ivan Smolčić
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alberto Dossena
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Edoardo Goldaniga
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marc Oliver Kempf
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Samuele Ricci
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
50
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Máximo Perrone
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maxence Caqueret
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mattia Liberali
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesús Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
50
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Moise Kean
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
50
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jayden Addai
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
02/04/2023 como 0 - 2 Frosinone Serie B Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia
09/03/2022 Frosinone 2 - 0 como Serie B Stadio Benito Stirpe
02/16/2022 Frosinone 1 - 2 como Serie B Stadio Benito Stirpe
09/17/2021 como 0 - 2 Frosinone Serie B Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia
08/07/2016 Frosinone 3 - 0 como Coppa Italia Stadio Matusa
02/04/2023
0 - 2
Serie B Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia
09/03/2022
2 - 0
Serie B Stadio Benito Stirpe
02/16/2022
1 - 2
Serie B Stadio Benito Stirpe
09/17/2021
0 - 2
Serie B Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia
08/07/2016
3 - 0
Coppa Italia Stadio Matusa
Frosinone Win
Como Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 AS Roma 5 13 14 3 +11 DAS Roma 2 - 2 Inter (19-09-2026)WTorino 0 - 2 AS Roma (14-09-2026)WAS Roma 2 - 1 Atalanta (05-09-2026)WLecce 0 - 4 AS Roma (31-08-2026)WAS Roma 4 - 0 Fiorentina (24-08-2026)
2 Inter 5 13 15 8 +7 DAS Roma 2 - 2 Inter (19-09-2026)WInter 5 - 3 Udinese (14-09-2026)WInter 3 - 2 Napoli (05-09-2026)WCagliari 0 - 1 Inter (30-08-2026)WInter 4 - 1 Monza (22-08-2026)
3 Lazio 5 13 8 3 +5 WVenezia 0 - 2 Lazio (19-09-2026)DLazio 2 - 2 AC Milan (12-09-2026)WUdinese 1 - 2 Lazio (07-09-2026)WLazio 1 - 0 Genoa (30-08-2026)WBologna 0 - 1 Lazio (24-08-2026)
4 Cagliari 5 12 5 2 +3 WUdinese 0 - 1 Cagliari (19-09-2026)WAtalanta 1 - 2 Cagliari (12-09-2026)WCagliari 1 - 0 Lecce (07-09-2026)LCagliari 0 - 1 Inter (30-08-2026)WParma 0 - 1 Cagliari (22-08-2026)
5 AC Milan 5 11 10 4 +6 WAC Milan 3 - 0 Lecce (20-09-2026)DLazio 2 - 2 AC Milan (12-09-2026)DJuventus 1 - 1 AC Milan (06-09-2026)WAC Milan 2 - 0 Venezia (28-08-2026)WTorino 1 - 2 AC Milan (23-08-2026)
6 Frosinone 5 10 9 4 +5 WFrosinone 2 - 0 Como (20-09-2026)DGenoa 1 - 1 Frosinone (12-09-2026)WFrosinone 3 - 2 Venezia (06-09-2026)WFiorentina 0 - 3 Frosinone (29-08-2026)LFrosinone 0 - 1 Juventus (23-08-2026)
7 Juventus 5 10 8 4 +4 WJuventus 2 - 0 Atalanta (20-09-2026)LSassuolo 3 - 2 Juventus (13-09-2026)DJuventus 1 - 1 AC Milan (06-09-2026)WJuventus 2 - 0 Parma (29-08-2026)WFrosinone 0 - 1 Juventus (23-08-2026)
8 Como 5 10 9 6 +3 LFrosinone 2 - 0 Como (20-09-2026)WComo 2 - 1 Parma (14-09-2026)WGenoa 1 - 4 Como (04-09-2026)WNapoli 1 - 2 Como (30-08-2026)DUdinese 1 - 1 Como (22-08-2026)
9 Napoli 5 7 7 6 +1 DFiorentina 1 - 1 Napoli (20-09-2026)WNapoli 1 - 0 Bologna (13-09-2026)LInter 3 - 2 Napoli (05-09-2026)LNapoli 1 - 2 Como (30-08-2026)WGenoa 0 - 2 Napoli (22-08-2026)
10 Sassuolo 5 7 9 9 0 LMonza 2 - 1 Sassuolo (18-09-2026)WSassuolo 3 - 2 Juventus (13-09-2026)DBologna 2 - 2 Sassuolo (06-09-2026)WSassuolo 2 - 1 Torino (29-08-2026)LAtalanta 2 - 1 Sassuolo (23-08-2026)
11 Atalanta 5 6 5 7 -2 LJuventus 2 - 0 Atalanta (20-09-2026)LAtalanta 1 - 2 Cagliari (12-09-2026)LAS Roma 2 - 1 Atalanta (05-09-2026)WAtalanta 1 - 0 Bologna (31-08-2026)WAtalanta 2 - 1 Sassuolo (23-08-2026)
12 Lecce 5 6 5 10 -5 LAC Milan 3 - 0 Lecce (20-09-2026)WLecce 3 - 2 Monza (13-09-2026)LCagliari 1 - 0 Lecce (07-09-2026)LLecce 0 - 4 AS Roma (31-08-2026)WVenezia 0 - 2 Lecce (23-08-2026)
13 Udinese 5 4 8 11 -3 LUdinese 0 - 1 Cagliari (19-09-2026)LInter 5 - 3 Udinese (14-09-2026)LUdinese 1 - 2 Lazio (07-09-2026)WMonza 2 - 3 Udinese (29-08-2026)DUdinese 1 - 1 Como (22-08-2026)
14 Torino 5 4 5 8 -3 DBologna 1 - 1 Torino (19-09-2026)LTorino 0 - 2 AS Roma (14-09-2026)WFiorentina 1 - 2 Torino (05-09-2026)LSassuolo 2 - 1 Torino (29-08-2026)LTorino 1 - 2 AC Milan (23-08-2026)
15 Parma 5 4 4 7 -3 WParma 2 - 1 Genoa (20-09-2026)LComo 2 - 1 Parma (14-09-2026)DParma 1 - 1 Monza (06-09-2026)LJuventus 2 - 0 Parma (29-08-2026)LParma 0 - 1 Cagliari (22-08-2026)
16 Monza 5 4 8 12 -4 WMonza 2 - 1 Sassuolo (18-09-2026)LLecce 3 - 2 Monza (13-09-2026)DParma 1 - 1 Monza (06-09-2026)LMonza 2 - 3 Udinese (29-08-2026)LInter 4 - 1 Monza (22-08-2026)
17 Fiorentina 5 4 6 12 -6 DFiorentina 1 - 1 Napoli (20-09-2026)WVenezia 2 - 4 Fiorentina (11-09-2026)LFiorentina 1 - 2 Torino (05-09-2026)LFiorentina 0 - 3 Frosinone (29-08-2026)LAS Roma 4 - 0 Fiorentina (24-08-2026)
18 Bologna 5 2 3 6 -3 DBologna 1 - 1 Torino (19-09-2026)LNapoli 1 - 0 Bologna (13-09-2026)DBologna 2 - 2 Sassuolo (06-09-2026)LAtalanta 1 - 0 Bologna (31-08-2026)LBologna 0 - 1 Lazio (24-08-2026)
19 Genoa 5 1 3 10 -7 LParma 2 - 1 Genoa (20-09-2026)DGenoa 1 - 1 Frosinone (12-09-2026)LGenoa 1 - 4 Como (04-09-2026)LLazio 1 - 0 Genoa (30-08-2026)LGenoa 0 - 2 Napoli (22-08-2026)
20 Venezia 5 0 4 13 -9 LVenezia 0 - 2 Lazio (19-09-2026)LVenezia 2 - 4 Fiorentina (11-09-2026)LFrosinone 3 - 2 Venezia (06-09-2026)LAC Milan 2 - 0 Venezia (28-08-2026)LVenezia 0 - 2 Lecce (23-08-2026)

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