In a recent encounter at Marassi, Reinier’s performance for Frosinone resulted in the team securing a commendable point. However, the team aimed for greater success against the formidable Genoa, leading to a dramatic penalty situation in stoppage time.
Despite missing key players such as Caleb Ekuban, Aaron Martin, and Alan Matturro, Genoa maintained a comfortable mid-table position following a goalless draw against Juventus. In contrast, Frosinone’s fortunes took a downturn as they descended into the relegation zone after managing only one victory and three draws in 16 rounds. The absence of players like Anthony Oyono, Riccardo Marchizza, and Abdoui Harroui due to injury further compounded their challenges.
Early in the game, the hosts had a significant opportunity to score from a corner within the first 10 minutes. However, Johan Vasquez’s header struck the crossbar, and Stefano Sabelli’s subsequent attempt was thwarted by an acrobatic save from Stefano Turati.
Genoa seized the lead through a penalty awarded when Albert Gudmundsson was fouled by Caleb Okoli inside the box. The penalty was successfully converted by Gudmundsson, placing the ball low and hard into the near bottom corner of the net.
Although Matias Soule failed to capitalize on scoring opportunities, his involvement in the equalizing goal was pivotal. Soule’s pass to Nadir Zortea led to a cross finding Reinier unmarked, who calmly swept the ball into the net from close range.
Frosinone nearly turned the tide in their favor moments later, with Marco Brescianini’s shot testing the goalkeeper’s reflexes.
The game saw injuries affecting both sides, with Mateo Retegui forced off due to an ankle sprain following a collision with Okoli. Frosinone appealed for a penalty after Alessandro Vogliacco’s challenge on Walid Cheddira, but the decision was not given.
Further setbacks occurred for Genoa as Ruslan Malinovskyi suffered a hamstring injury, while Junior Messias narrowly missed scoring with a curling effort that grazed the post.
Despite attempts from Soule and Vogliacco, neither side could alter the scoreline significantly, resulting in a closely contested match.
Genoa 1-1 Frosinone