November 7, 2023 | MULTIBET

Frisinone extends their perfect home run

Frosinone extended their unbeaten streak at home to five matches (W4, D1) with a tense 2-1 victory over relegation-threatened Empoli. Despite Empoli’s early pressure, Frosinone had a disallowed goal after Marvin Çuni’s strike was ruled offside following a VAR review. Undeterred, Frosinone focused on building up their play, with captain Luca Mazzitelli hitting the post with a powerful shot just before the hour mark.

Frosinone took the lead when Marvin Çuni showcased his brilliance with a backheeled volley from Arijon Ibrahimović’s cross, beating Empoli goalkeeper Etrit Berisha. The home team continued to press, and Ibrahimović sealed the victory with a well-placed shot after a slick move involving Reinier and Riccardo Marchizza.

Empoli, determined to make a comeback, managed to score through Francesco Caputo’s header, bringing the score to 2-1. However, Caputo’s quick follow-up goal was disallowed for offside, relieving Frosinone of a potential equalizer. The hosts held their ground in the closing stages, securing the win and moving up to 11th place in the table. Empoli, still in a precarious position, faces a tough challenge against Napoli, trailing just two points behind safety as they head into the weekend.

Torino cruises past Sassuolo

Nikola Vlašić’s goal in the second half ensured Torino’s impressive start to the season continued, marking their best beginning in five years with a 2-1 victory over Sassuolo. Torino dominated the game from the start at Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino, with several missed opportunities forcing them to work hard for the win. This victory propelled them to their highest points total after 11 games since the 2018/19 season.

The hosts began aggressively, with Andrea Consigli denying Mërgim Vojvoda and Antonio Sanabria. Sanabria, ending a 13-game goal drought, opened the scoring just five minutes in. Sassuolo equalized unexpectedly when Armand Laurienté cleverly dummied Domenico Berardi’s cross, allowing Kristian Throstvedt to score.

Undeterred, Torino continued their onslaught. Alessandro Buongiorno’s header was saved, Raoul Bellanova missed a close-range opportunity, and Duván Zapata squandered two good chances. Vlašić’s clever flick was denied as Sassuolo survived until halftime.

In the second half, Torino maintained their dominance. Sanabria nearly scored his second within 15 seconds of the restart, but Sassuolo goalkeeper saved. Sassuolo had a chance when Laurienté’s left-footed shot hit the post, but Torino capitalized on their dominance as Vlašić calmly slotted the ball into the far corner, making it 2-1. Although there were more opportunities for Torino to seal the game, Sassuolo couldn’t mount a comeback. The visitors, thoroughly outplayed, suffered their sixth defeat in eight away matches against Torino, who secured only their second home win in 13 league outings.

Poch returns to haunt Tottenham

In a thrilling Monday-night showdown, Mauricio Pochettino made a triumphant return to the Tottenham Hotspur stadium, leading his team to a spectacular 4-1 victory over Chelsea. The match was marked by late-game heroics from Nicolas Jackson, who scored a hat-trick for Chelsea, adding to the intense atmosphere in North London. Despite a chaotic night that saw Tottenham reduced to nine men, Pochettino’s squad managed to secure three crucial points.

Under Ange Postecoglou’s management, Tottenham had an impressive start to the Premier League season, showcasing their prowess in the first half of the game. However, the match was marred by controversy, including disallowed goals and VAR interventions. Tottenham faced setbacks with injuries and red cards, putting them at a disadvantage against a relentless Chelsea side.

Despite the challenges, Pochettino’s return became a memorable event in North London, solidifying his connection with the fans. Meanwhile, Postecoglou’s ambition to maintain an unbeaten record in his first 11 Premier League matches came to an end, adding to the drama of the evening.