In a crucial battle for survival, Salernitana’s hopes of remaining in Serie A were dashed as they suffered a demoralizing 3-0 defeat at the hands of Frosinone, as reported by Flashscore.
The match at the Stadio Benito Stirpe marked Salernitana’s relegation to Serie B, a bitter reality confirmed by their inability to secure a victory in five consecutive games.
Frosinone, on the other hand, seized the opportunity to climb out of the relegation zone with a determined performance. Matías Soulé opened the scoring for the hosts from the penalty spot in the 10th minute after Junior Sambia's foul on Emanuele Valeri. Marco Brescianini extended Frosinone's lead to 2-0 before the half-hour mark with a composed finish, leaving Salernitana with an uphill battle to salvage anything from the match.
Despite enjoying spells of possession in the second half, Salernitana failed to breach Frosinone's solid defense. Their efforts were epitomized by Iron Gomis's missed opportunity, failing to convert Lassana Coulibaly's cross. As the clock wound down, Nadir Zortea's late strike further compounded Salernitana's misery, sealing Frosinone's victory and lifting them out of the relegation zone.
For Stefano Colantuono's side, the win provided a crucial lifeline in their fight for survival, propelling them to 17th in the table and three points clear of the relegation zone. However, for Eusebio Di Francesco and Salernitana, the defeat confirmed their fate in Serie B next season, a disappointing outcome following a campaign marred by inconsistency and lackluster performances.
As Salernitana looks to regroup and plan for the challenges ahead, Frosinone can breathe a sigh of relief as they continue their battle to retain their Serie A status.
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