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Fiorentina frustrate Napoli with Serie A draw, Como upset

FLORENCE: Fiorentina maintained their unbeaten run under coach Paolo Vanoli with a 1-1 draw against Napoli on Sunday, before Frosinone pulled off one of the shocks of the Serie A season by beating high-flying Como.

Fiorentina frustrate Napoli with Serie A draw, Como upset

Florentine football club Fiorentina secured a 1-1 draw against Napoli in Serie A, showcasing an improvement in their form under new coach Paolo Vanoli. Napoli, on the other hand, began the match strongly, scoring a goal in the 23rd minute through Billy Gilmour, who capitalized on a corner kick. Fiorentina responded quickly, with Alex Jimenez equalizing in the second half after a deflection.

Both goalkeepers, David de Gea and Lorenzo Palmisani, displayed exceptional saves to keep the scores level. Meanwhile, Frosinone, a newly-promoted team, secured their first-ever Serie A win, defeating Como 2-0. The match included Giacomo Calo and Giorgi Kvernadze as goalscorers for Frosinone, while Como's Cesc Fabregas suffered their first loss of the season.

These results highlight the competitive nature of Serie A, with Frosinone aiming to achieve survival at fourth attempt.

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