Match report

Sassuolo Defeats Bari 2-1 in Coppa Italia

Sassuolo
Sassuolo
2–1
FT
Bari
Bari
Nov 29, 2017

Sassuolo emerged victorious over Bari in a thrilling Coppa Italia encounter, sealing a 2-1 win. Diego Falcinelli put Sassuolo ahead early on, but Bari leveled through Nene's penalty. Matteo Politano's late goal secured the victory for Sassuolo, who now advance in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Sassuolo 2–1 Bari
  • • Diego Falcinelli scored the first goal for Sassuolo in the 34th minute
  • • Nene equalized for Bari with a penalty in the 64th minute
  • • Matteo Politano netted the winning goal in the 90th minute of extra time
  • • Sassuolo had three yellow cards: L. Mazzitelli, F. Peluso, and F. Cassata

Lineups

Sassuolo

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 77 G. Pegolo (G)
  • 13 F. Peluso (D)
  • 15 F. Acerbi (D)
  • 24 E. Goldaniga (D)
  • 21 Pol Lirola (D)
  • 12 S. Sensi (M)
  • 6 L. Mazzitelli (M)
  • 29 F. Cassata (M)
  • 90 A. Ragusa (F)
  • 11 D. Falcinelli (F)
  • 16 M. Politano (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 D. Berardi
  • 7 S. Missiroli
  • 4 F. Magnanelli
  • 10 A. Matri
  • 14 G. Scamacca
  • 17 N. Pierini
  • 23 M. Gazzola
  • 26 Rogério
  • 28 P. Cannavaro
  • 47 A. Consigli
  • 70 L. Marson

Bari

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 22 V. De Lucia (G)
  • 30 M. Diakité (D)
  • 15 M. Cassani (D)
  • 6 S. D'Elia (D)
  • 7 S. Sabelli (D)
  • 3 E. Capradossi (D)
  • 23 F. Brienza (M)
  • 8 M. Basha (M)
  • 54 S. Iocolano (M)
  • 20 A. Salzano (M)
  • 27 Nenê (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 L. Kozák
  • 19 L. Greco
  • 26 G. Scalera
  • 1 A. Berardi
  • 11 C. Galano
  • 13 D. Anderson
  • 16 R. Improta
  • 10 A. Tello
  • 9 A. Floro Flores
  • 31 M. Busellato
  • 32 N. Gyömbér
  • 34 E. Conti

Timeline

  1. Sassuolo
    34' Sassuolo Goal · Normal Goal
    Diego Falcinelli · Assist: A. Ragusa
  2. Sassuolo
    38' Sassuolo Card · Yellow Card
    L. Mazzitelli
  3. Bari
    58' Bari subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. D'Elia · On: L. Kozák
  4. Bari
    64' Bari Goal · Penalty
    Nene
  5. Sassuolo
    65' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Ragusa · On: Domenico Berardi
  6. Sassuolo
    71' Sassuolo Card · Yellow Card
    F. Peluso
  7. Sassuolo
    74' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Mazzitelli · On: S. Missiroli
  8. Sassuolo
    78' Sassuolo Card · Yellow Card
    F. Cassata
  9. Bari
    79' Bari subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Iocolano · On: L. Greco
  10. Bari
    87' Bari subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Sabelli · On: Giuseppe Scalera
  11. Sassuolo
    90'+3 Sassuolo Goal · Normal Goal
    Matteo Politano · Assist: Domenico Berardi
  12. Bari
    90' Bari Card · Yellow Card
    L. Greco

Match Stats

Stat Sassuolo Bari
Fouls 23 13
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 0 3
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 10 8
Corners 3 2
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 6 2
Shots off Target 4 6
Possession 43% 57%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Sassuolo took the lead early in the game with Diego Falcinelli's goal, setting the tone for the match
  • ▸ Bari leveled the score with a penalty by Nene, bringing the game back to parity and putting pressure on Sassuolo
  • ▸ The late goal by Matteo Politano in the 90th minute of extra time turned the game around, securing the victory for Sassuolo and advancing them in the Coppa Italia