Frosinone Calcio produced a composed performance to defeat Padova Calcio 2–0 on matchday 33 of the Serie B regular season, with two quick first-half strikes proving decisive.
The breakthrough came in the 25th minute when Antonio Raimondo put the hosts ahead, giving Frosinone an early advantage to build on. Just four minutes later, the lead was doubled as Francesco Gelli finished off a well-worked move, with Ilario Monterisi credited for the assist. Gelli’s goal put Frosinone firmly in control at 2–0 before the half-hour mark.
Padova responded after the interval with a flurry of substitutions at the start of the second half. Lorenzo Crisetig and Alessandro Capelli were introduced at the break in an attempt to shift the momentum, followed by further changes on 58 minutes as Jonnathan Kevin Varas Marcillo and Giulio Favale entered the fray. Alessandro Seghetti was also brought on in the 71st minute as Padova sought a route back into the match.
Discipline became an issue for the visitors when Crisetig received a yellow card on 62 minutes, followed by another booking for Varas Marcillo in the 88th minute. Frosinone’s Gelli, already on the scoresheet, was also cautioned in the 69th minute.
Frosinone managed the game effectively in the closing stages, making a series of substitutions to protect their advantage. Farés Ghedjemis, Giorgi Kvernadze, and goalscorer Raimondo were all withdrawn, with Seydou Fini, Antonio Fiori, and Massimo Zilli coming on, while Jèrèmy Oyono and Giorgio Cittadini also featured late on.
No further goals were recorded, and Frosinone comfortably saw out the match to secure a clean sheet and three important points. Detailed statistical data such as possession figures, shots, and individual match ratings are not available in the provided report.
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