3-2 victory sends Frosinone past Venezia after late comeback scare

Frosinone defeated Venezia 3-2 at Stadio Benito Stirpe on Sunday, securing the win after leading 2-0 at half-time. Antonio Raimondo scored twice before Giorgi Kvernadze’s late goal settled a match in which Venezia had more possession and more total shots but could not complete their comeback.

Raimondo gives Frosinone control

Frosinone took the lead in the 21st minute when Raimondo finished a move assisted by Anthony Oyono. The forward struck again in the 39th minute, this time with Patrizio Masini providing the assist, leaving the hosts with a two-goal advantage at the interval.

The opening half also produced several disciplinary incidents. Redouane Halhal and Romano Schmid were booked in the 33rd minute, while Giovanni Stroppa and Gianluca Busio were cautioned before half-time. Simon Sohm received a yellow card in the 44th minute. Venezia also made an early change, with Richie Sagrado replacing Armel Bella-Kotchap in the 16th minute.

Venezia turn pressure into a comeback attempt

Venezia responded after the break. John Yeboah, introduced for Albion Rrahmani at half-time, reduced the deficit in the 66th minute after a pass from Gianluca Busio. Sagrado then made it 2-2 in the 74th minute, scoring after Antoine Hainaut’s assist. Yeboah and Sagrado both registered two of Venezia’s most important attacking contributions, with the former also recording two shots on target.

Frosinone recovered the lead in the 83rd minute through Kvernadze, who scored the decisive third goal. The hosts made two changes in the 57th minute, sending on Farès Ghedjemis and Matteo Cichella, while Venezia later replaced Akor Adams with Lion Lauberbach. Anthony Oyono and Matias Moreno were booked in the second half, but neither side received a red card.

Statistics favour Venezia, result favours Frosinone

The scoreline did not reflect Venezia’s control of possession: they held 61% and completed 300 accurate passes from 382 total, compared with Frosinone’s 157 accurate passes from 238. Venezia also led 15-12 in total shots. However, Frosinone were more accurate, putting seven efforts on goal to Venezia’s four, while both teams had nine shots inside the box. The hosts also won more corners, 6-2.

Raimondo was the standout performer, earning an 8.7 rating after scoring twice in 79 minutes and placing both of his shots on target. The victory follows Frosinone’s recent loss and win in the supplied form sequence. Venezia, listed 18th with no points from two games and a -4 goal difference, now have another defeat after two previous losses, while Frosinone are listed ninth with three points from two matches.