Serie A Gameweek 1

Frosinone 0 - 1 FT Juventus

Stadio Benito Stirpe

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Futmetrix Verdict
9
FT
Sun, Aug 23
Italiano
Frosinone
0-1
Juventus
⚡ Intensity 8
⚖️ Balance 20
🏆 Stakes 0
🎲 Upset 0
Bremer’s header secures ugly Turin triumph.

Win Probability

  • Frosinone 13%
  • Draw 22%
  • Juventus 65%

Futmetrix AI estimate

Bremer's Header Breaks Frosinone Resistance in Cagey Opener

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 9/100. A gritty, low-octane affair was decided by a solitary set-piece, proving that Juventus can grind out results even when they aren't firing on all cylinders.

A Patient Game of Chess

The opening minutes at Stadio Benito Stirpe immediately set the tone for a match defined by caution and territorial control. Juventus took charge of possession early on, pinning Frosinone deep into their own defensive third. However, despite dominating possession with 65 percent of the ball, the visitors struggled to break down a rigid and disciplined home defence. The overall Intensity remained surprisingly modest, with the away side preferring a methodical build-up over risky, vertical passes that could leave them exposed on the break. The home side attempted to spring forward on the counter-attack, but the Turin giants maintained an impeccable structural Balance, snuffing out any potential danger before it could fully materialize. It was a classic tactical stalemate, with both teams sizing each other up without truly committing bodies forward in the final third during the initial exchanges.

The Set-Piece Breakthrough

Matches bogged down in midfield gridlock often rely on dead-ball situations for a spark, and the crucial breakthrough finally arrived in the 22nd minute. A period of sustained corner pressure paid dividends when F. Conceicao whipped a perfectly weighted delivery into the penalty area. Rising majestically above a crowd of defenders, Bremer met the ball with a thunderous header to open the scoring. That decisive goal effectively killed the Upset Factor for the hosts, forcing Frosinone to rethink their entire conservative game plan. They tried to push more men forward in search of an equalizer, but found themselves running into a brick wall anchored by an exceptional midfield display. Manuel Locatelli was an absolute colossus in the centre of the park, intercepting loose balls and dictating the tempo with pinpoint distribution to keep his team firmly in the driver's seat.

Grinding Out The Win

The second half was a masterclass in professional game management from the visitors. Knowing the high Stakes of securing an opening day victory to build early momentum, Juventus simply refused to let the match become a frantic end-to-end spectacle. They utilised their extensive corner tally—amassing eleven across the ninety minutes—to keep the ball as far away from their own goal as possible. Frosinone huffed and puffed, mustering eight total shots, but their efforts rarely troubled the visiting goalkeeper. While 26 combined shots were fired over the course of the match, clinical finishing was largely absent on both sides. Ultimately, the away side’s ability to completely dictate the rhythm and neutralize their opponents saw them over the line. It wasn't the most glamorous brand of football, but grinding out a 1-0 away win is the hallmark of a resilient side.

Key Questions

How did Juventus score the winning goal?

Bremer scored a towering header in the 22nd minute directly from a corner kick delivered perfectly by F. Conceicao.

Did Frosinone create any dangerous chances?

Frosinone struggled offensively, managing just eight total shots with only two hitting the target as Juventus expertly controlled the tempo.

What is the Futmetrix Score?

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Match Statistics

Possession
35%
65%
Frosinone 35%
Juventus 65%
Shots
8
18
Frosinone 8
Juventus 18
Shots on Target
2
5
Frosinone 2
Juventus 5
Expected Goals (xG)
0.33
1.95
Frosinone 0.33
Juventus 1.95
Passes
198
370
Frosinone 198
Juventus 370
Pass Accuracy
67%
84%
Frosinone 67%
Juventus 84%
Corners
2
11
Frosinone 2
Juventus 11
Fouls
10
13
Frosinone 10
Juventus 13
Yellow Cards
1
1
Frosinone 1
Juventus 1
Red Cards
0
0
Frosinone 0
Juventus 0

Match Events

Bremer (F. Conceicao) 22'
43' 🟨 R. Schmid
HT
Z. Celik 🟨 50'
59' 🔄 S. Fini A. Zerbin
59' 🔄 R. Schmid P. Masini
67' 🔄 I. Monterisi A. Oyono
67' 🔄 M. Cichella L. Hasa
K. Yildiz J. Boga 🔄 69'
F. Conceicao E. Zhegrova 🔄 69'
Z. Celik A. Cambiaso 🔄 69'
76' 🔄 G. Bracaglia A. Terzic
Douglas Luiz T. Koopmeiners 🔄 79'
A. Cambiaso 🟨 81'
G. Vicario M. Perin 🔄 90'+1
90'+3 🟨 G. Calvani
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Frosinone

Goalkeepers
Lorenzo Palmisani
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
0
Assists
14%
Pass Acc
Defenders
Ilario Monterisi
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Gabriele Calvani
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Giorgio Cittadini
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Gabriele Bracaglia
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Matteo Cichella
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Giacomo Calo
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Romano Schmid
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Forwards
Seydou Fini
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Antonio Raimondo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Giorgi Kvernadze
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
76
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
Anthony Oyono
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wisdom Amey
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Akpoguma
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aleksa Terzić
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Patrizio Masini
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Hasa
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ilias Koutsoupias
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Anouar El Azzouzi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Florian Grillitsch
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alessio Zerbin
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Juventus

Goalkeepers
Guglielmo Vicario
NPC
NPC
76
Minutes
76
Minutes
19%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
Defenders
Pierre Kalulu
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Gleison Bremer
SNIPER
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Lloyd Kelly
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Zeki Çelik
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Midfielders
Manuel Locatelli
SWEEPER
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Douglas Luiz
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Francisco Conceição
PROVIDER
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
Weston McKennie
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kenan Yıldız
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
17%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Randal Kolo Muani
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Carlo Pinsoglio
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Mattia Perin
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Juan Cabal
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jhon Lucumí
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniele Rugani
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrea Cambiaso
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fabio Miretti
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Khéphren Thuram
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Teun Koopmeiners
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kerim-Sam Alajbegović
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolás González
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Edon Zhegrova
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan David
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jérémie Boga
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arkadiusz Milik
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
02/25/2024 Juventus 3 - 2 Frosinone Serie A Allianz Stadium
01/11/2024 Juventus 4 - 0 Frosinone Coppa Italia Allianz Stadium
12/23/2023 Frosinone 1 - 2 Juventus Serie A Stadio Benito Stirpe
02/15/2019 Juventus 3 - 0 Frosinone Serie A Allianz Stadium
09/23/2018 Frosinone 0 - 2 Juventus Serie A Stadio Benito Stirpe
02/07/2016 Frosinone 0 - 2 Juventus Serie A Stadio Matusa
09/23/2015 Juventus 1 - 1 Frosinone Serie A Allianz Stadium
02/25/2024
Serie A Allianz Stadium
01/11/2024
Coppa Italia Allianz Stadium
12/23/2023
Serie A Stadio Benito Stirpe
02/15/2019
Serie A Allianz Stadium
09/23/2018
Serie A Stadio Benito Stirpe
02/07/2016
Serie A Stadio Matusa
09/23/2015
Serie A Allianz Stadium
Frosinone Win
Juventus Win
Draw

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