Match report

Atalanta Defeats Sassuolo 3-1 in Coppa Italia

Atalanta
Atalanta
3–1
FT
Sassuolo
Sassuolo
Jan 3, 2024

In an impressive display of skill and teamwork, Atalanta defeated Sassuolo 3-1 in their Coppa Italia match. Christian De Ketelaere scored twice for Atalanta, while Alex Miranchuk added another goal. Despite a late consolation from Duvan Boloca, Sassuolo could not overturn the deficit.

Key Facts

  • • Christian De Ketelaere (Atalanta) scored twice at 24 and 63 minutes.
  • • Alex Miranchuk (Atalanta) netted a goal at 71 minutes.
  • • Duvan Boloca (Sassuolo) scored the consolation goal in stoppage time.
  • • Emiliano Ceide (Sassuolo) received a yellow card for a foul at 54 minutes.

Lineups

Atalanta

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Musso (G)
  • 42 G. Scalvini (D)
  • 19 B. Djimsiti (D)
  • 23 S. Kolašinac (D)
  • 3 E. Holm (M)
  • 13 Éderson (M)
  • 15 M. de Roon (M)
  • 77 D. Zappacosta (M)
  • 8 M. Pašalić (F)
  • 59 A. Miranchuk (F)
  • 17 C. De Ketelaere (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 T. Koopmeiners
  • 9 L. Muriel
  • 90 G. Scamacca
  • 6 J. Palomino
  • 21 N. Zortea
  • 4 I. Hien
  • 20 M. Bakker
  • 22 M. Ruggeri
  • 43 G. Bonfanti
  • 31 F. Rossi
  • 29 M. Carnesecchi

Sassuolo

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 28 A. Cragno (G)
  • 44 Ruan Tressoldi (D)
  • 13 G. Ferrari (D)
  • 21 M. Viti (D)
  • 2 F. Missori (M)
  • 20 Samu Castillejo (M)
  • 35 L. Lipani (M)
  • 11 N. Bajrami (M)
  • 15 E. Ceïde (M)
  • 23 C. Volpato (F)
  • 8 S. Mulattieri (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 J. Toljan
  • 45 A. Laurienté
  • 24 D. Boloca
  • 3 M. Pedersen
  • 42 K. Thorstvedt
  • 10 D. Berardi
  • 9 A. Pinamonti
  • 47 A. Consigli
  • 19 A. Álvarez
  • 30 S. Loeffen
  • 36 J. Kumi
  • 5 M. Erlić
  • 25 G. Pegolo

Timeline

  1. Atalanta
    24' Atalanta Goal · Normal Goal
    C. De Ketelaere · Assist: M. Pasalic
  2. Sassuolo
    46' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Viti · On: J. Toljan
  3. Sassuolo
    54' Sassuolo Card · Yellow Card
    E. Ceide

    Foul

  4. Atalanta
    63' Atalanta Goal · Normal Goal
    C. De Ketelaere · Assist: A. Miranchuk
  5. Atalanta
    71' Atalanta Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Miranchuk · Assist: C. De Ketelaere
  6. Atalanta
    74' Atalanta subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Scalvini · On: T. Koopmeiners
  7. Atalanta
    74' Atalanta subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Pasalic · On: L. Muriel
  8. Atalanta
    74' Atalanta subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. De Ketelaere · On: G. Scamacca
  9. Sassuolo
    75' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Samu Castillejo · On: A. Lauriente
  10. Sassuolo
    75' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Bajrami · On: D. Boloca
  11. Sassuolo
    75' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Ceide · On: Marcus Pedersen
  12. Atalanta
    81' Atalanta subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Kolasinac · On: José Luis Palomino
  13. Sassuolo
    84' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Lipani · On: K. Thorstvedt
  14. Atalanta
    87' Atalanta subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Miranchuk · On: N. Zortea
  15. Sassuolo
    90'+5 Sassuolo Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Boloca

Match Stats

Stat Atalanta Sassuolo
Fouls 7 5
Pass Accuracy 88% 80%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 25 10
Corners 7 7
Total Passes 566 408
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 5 2
Shots on Target 8 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 12 4
Possession 58% 42%
Accurate Passes 497 328
Shots Inside Box 20 3
Saves 3 5
Shots Outside Box 5 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Christian De Ketelaere's first goal at the 24th minute gave Atalanta early momentum.
  • ▸ Atalanta's second and third goals within seven minutes (63 and 71) sealed their victory, despite Sassuolo's late effort.