Match report

Sassuolo Defeats Cagliari 1-0 in Coppa Italia

Sassuolo
Sassuolo
1–0
FT
Cagliari
Cagliari
Jan 19, 2022

Sassuolo secured a narrow but crucial 1-0 victory over Cagliari in the Coppa Italia. A. Harroui's goal in the 18th minute proved decisive as Sassuolo managed to hold off a determined Cagliari side. Sassuolo's defense stood firm despite multiple substitutions and a controversial goal cancellation for Cagliari, ensuring their progression in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Sassuolo vs Cagliari, 1-0
  • • A. Harroui scored the only goal in the 18th minute
  • • Cagliari had a goal cancelled by VAR in the 62nd minute
  • • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams
  • • Sassuolo's defense held firm to secure the win in the Coppa Italia

Lineups

Sassuolo

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 56 G. Pegolo (G)
  • 31 G. Ferrari (D)
  • 77 G. Kiriakopoulos (M)
  • 6 Rogério (D)
  • 17 M. Müldür (D)
  • 44 Ruan (D)
  • 4 F. Magnanelli (M)
  • 20 A. Harroui (M)
  • 92 G. Defrel (M)
  • 91 G. Scamacca (F)
  • 18 G. Raspadori (M)

Substitutes

  • 8 M. Lopez
  • 16 D. Frattesi
  • 13 F. Peluso
  • 89 E. Pieragnolo
  • 21 V. Chiricheș
  • 47 A. Consigli
  • 68 S. Abubakar
  • 70 Y. Paz
  • 26 A. Mata
  • 27 C. Aucelli
  • 24 G. Satalino

Cagliari

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 31 B. Radunović (G)
  • 29 Dalbert Henrique (M)
  • 15 G. Altare (D)
  • 25 G. Zappa (M)
  • 33 A. Obert (D)
  • 44 A. Carboni (D)
  • 18 N. Nández (M)
  • 35 R. Ladinetti (M)
  • 39 C. Kourfalidis (M)
  • 30 L. Pavoletti (F)
  • 19 L. Gagliano (F)

Substitutes

  • 3 E. Goldaniga
  • 20 G. Pereiro
  • 38 J. Desogus
  • 26 N. Cavuoti
  • 41 L. Palomba
  • 45 L. Tramoni
  • 43 E. Lolic
  • 42 I. Iovu

Timeline

  1. Sassuolo
    18' Sassuolo Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Harroui · Assist: Rogério
  2. Cagliari
    46' Cagliari subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Altare · On: E. Goldaniga
  3. Cagliari
    53' Cagliari Card · Yellow Card
    Adam Obert

    Foul

  4. Cagliari
    62' Cagliari Var · Goal cancelled
    L. Pavoletti
  5. Cagliari
    68' Cagliari subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Gagliano · On: G. Pereiro
  6. Sassuolo
    69' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Scamacca · On: D. Frattesi
  7. Sassuolo
    74' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Georgios Kyriakopoulos · On: F. Peluso
  8. Cagliari
    78' Cagliari subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Kourfalidis · On: J. Desogus
  9. Sassuolo
    86' Sassuolo Card · Yellow Card
    Gian Marco Ferrari

    Foul

  10. Cagliari
    87' Cagliari subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Ladinetti · On: N. Cavuoti

Match Stats

Stat Sassuolo Cagliari
Fouls 9 13
Pass Accuracy 81% 80%
Offsides 4 5
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 12
Corners 8 3
Total Passes 516 445
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 6 3
Shots on Target 6 3
Shots off Target 4 6
Possession 54% 46%
Accurate Passes 420 355
Shots Inside Box 11 6
Saves 3 5
Shots Outside Box 5 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ A. Harroui's early goal in the 18th minute set Sassuolo on the path to victory
  • ▸ The cancellation of a goal for Cagliari in the 62nd minute due to VAR impacted Cagliari's momentum and morale