Match report

Sassuolo Stuns Cagliari 6-2 in Serie A

Sassuolo
Sassuolo
6–2
FT
Cagliari
Cagliari
May 21, 2017

Sassuolo delivered a stunning performance, defeating Cagliari 6-2 in a high-scoring Serie A encounter. The hosts seized control early, with goals from Francesco Magnanelli, Domenico Berardi, and Matteo Politano within the first 13 minutes. Despite Marco Sau's goal for Cagliari, Sassuolo's attacking prowess saw them maintain a commanding lead. The victory secured a crucial three points for Sassuolo, leaving Cagliari with much to ponder.

Key Facts

  • • Sassuolo 6-2 Cagliari (Serie A match)
  • • Goals: Francesco Magnanelli (7'), Domenico Berardi (12', 34'), Matteo Politano (13'), P. Iemmello (56', penalty), A. Matri (90')
  • • Cagliari goals: Marco Sau (25'), A. Ionica (60')
  • • Cagliari received three yellow cards in the match

Lineups

Sassuolo

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 47 A. Consigli (G)
  • 13 F. Peluso (D)
  • 15 F. Acerbi (D)
  • 5 L. Antei (D)
  • 20 Pol Lirola (D)
  • 21 A. Aquilani (M)
  • 4 F. Magnanelli (M)
  • 12 S. Sensi (M)
  • 9 P. Iemmello (F)
  • 16 M. Politano (F)
  • 25 D. Berardi (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 A. Matri
  • 8 D. Biondini
  • 90 A. Ragusa
  • 1 A. Pomini
  • 6 L. Pellegrini
  • 7 S. Missiroli
  • 11 G. Defrel
  • 22 L. Mazzitelli
  • 23 M. Gazzola
  • 28 P. Cannavaro
  • 55 T. Letschert
  • 79 G. Pegolo

Cagliari

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Rafael (G)
  • 2 Bruno Alves (D)
  • 19 F. Pisacane (D)
  • 29 N. Murru (D)
  • 20 S. Padoin (M)
  • 3 M. Isla (D)
  • 77 P. Tachtsidis (M)
  • 10 João Pedro (M)
  • 22 M. Borriello (F)
  • 25 M. Sau (F)
  • 17 Diego Farias (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 A. Ioniţă
  • 16 P. Faragò
  • 32 Kwang-Song Han
  • 8 D. Di Gennaro
  • 12 S. Miangue
  • 15 Vasco Oliveira
  • 26 L. Crosta
  • 30 A. Deiola
  • 33 R. Biancu
  • 35 B. Salamon
  • 43 M. Bizzi

Timeline

  1. Sassuolo
    7' Sassuolo Goal · Normal Goal
    Francesco Magnanelli · Assist: Domenico Berardi
  2. Sassuolo
    12' Sassuolo Goal · Normal Goal
    Domenico Berardi
  3. Sassuolo
    13' Sassuolo Goal · Normal Goal
    Matteo Politano · Assist: Domenico Berardi
  4. Cagliari
    25' Cagliari Goal · Normal Goal
    Marco Sau · Assist: M. Isla
  5. Cagliari
    31' Cagliari Card · Yellow Card
    F. Pisacane
  6. Sassuolo
    34' Sassuolo Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Sensi
  7. Sassuolo
    36' Sassuolo Card · Yellow Card
    F. Peluso
  8. Cagliari
    46' Cagliari subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Padoin · On: A. Ioniţă
  9. Cagliari
    54' Cagliari Card · Yellow Card
    Bruno Alves
  10. Cagliari
    55' Cagliari Card · Yellow Card
    M. Borriello
  11. Sassuolo
    56' Sassuolo Goal · Penalty
    P. Iemmello
  12. Cagliari
    60' Cagliari Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Ioniţă · Assist: Panagiotis Tachtsidis
  13. Cagliari
    61' Cagliari subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Borriello · On: P. Faragò
  14. Sassuolo
    66' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Iemmello · On: A. Matri
  15. Cagliari
    72' Cagliari Card · Yellow Card
    M. Isla
  16. Cagliari
    74' Cagliari subst · Substitution 3
    Off: João Pedro Galvão · On: Han Kwang-Song
  17. Sassuolo
    75' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Aquilani · On: Davide Biondini
  18. Sassuolo
    84' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Matteo Politano · On: A. Ragusa
  19. Cagliari
    85' Cagliari Card · Yellow Card
    Marco Sau
  20. Sassuolo
    90' Sassuolo Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Matri · Assist: P. Lirola

Match Stats

Stat Sassuolo Cagliari
Fouls 13 22
Pass Accuracy 84% 78%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 13 14
Corners 4 10
Total Passes 511 369
Yellow Cards 1 5
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 8 6
Shots off Target 1 6
Possession 57% 43%
Accurate Passes 427 286
Shots Inside Box 8 10
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 6 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Sassuolo's early 3-goal blitz in the first 13 minutes set the tone for the match, overwhelming the visitors from the start
  • ▸ Domenico Berardi's hat-trick and Matteo Politano's goal illustrated Sassuolo's attacking dominance, despite Cagliari's late push