Match report

Sassuolo Defeats Sampdoria 1-0 in Serie A Clash

Sassuolo
Sassuolo
1–0
FT
Sampdoria
Sampdoria
May 6, 2018

Sassuolo emerged victorious in their Serie A match against Sampdoria with a decisive 1-0 win. Matteo Politano's goal in the 68th minute was the game-changer, as Sassuolo held off a determined Sampdoria attack. Despite several substitutions and yellow cards, the match remained tightly contested until the final whistle.

Key Facts

  • • Matteo Politano scored the only goal at 68'
  • • Sassuolo's F. Peluso received a yellow card at 54'
  • • Sampdoria's G. Ramírez received a yellow card at 90'
  • • Substitutions included Cristian Dell'Orco for Sassuolo at 20' and Matteo Politano for Sassuolo at 74'

Lineups

Sassuolo

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 47 A. Consigli (G)
  • 15 F. Acerbi (D)
  • 39 C. Dell'Orco (D)
  • 5 M. Lemos (D)
  • 26 Rogério (M)
  • 98 C. Adjapong (M)
  • 7 S. Missiroli (M)
  • 32 A. Duncan (M)
  • 12 S. Sensi (M)
  • 16 M. Politano (F)
  • 25 D. Berardi (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 F. Peluso
  • 30 K. Babacar
  • 90 A. Ragusa
  • 4 F. Magnanelli
  • 6 L. Mazzitelli
  • 8 D. Biondini
  • 10 A. Matri
  • 17 N. Pierini
  • 22 D. Frattesi
  • 29 F. Cassata
  • 55 T. Letschert
  • 77 G. Pegolo

Sampdoria

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 2 E. Viviano (G)
  • 26 M. Silvestre (D)
  • 24 B. Bereszyński (D)
  • 7 J. Sala (D)
  • 3 J. Andersen (D)
  • 8 É. Barreto (M)
  • 18 D. Praet (M)
  • 16 K. Linetty (M)
  • 34 L. Torreira (M)
  • 27 F. Quagliarella (F)
  • 99 D. Kownacki (F)

Substitutes

  • 90 G. Ramírez
  • 9 G. Caprari
  • 14 O. Stijepović
  • 13 G. Ferrari
  • 17 I. Strinić
  • 19 V. Regini
  • 21 V. Verre
  • 28 L. Capezzi
  • 72 V. Belec
  • 92 A. Tozzo

Timeline

  1. Sassuolo
    20' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Cristian Dell'Orco · On: F. Peluso
  2. Sampdoria
    46' Sampdoria subst · Substitution 1
    Off: É. Barreto · On: G. Ramírez
  3. Sassuolo
    54' Sassuolo Card · Yellow Card
    F. Peluso
  4. Sampdoria
    66' Sampdoria subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Quagliarella · On: G. Caprari
  5. Sassuolo
    68' Sassuolo Goal · Normal Goal
    Matteo Politano · Assist: A. Duncan
  6. Sassuolo
    74' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Matteo Politano · On: K. Babacar
  7. Sampdoria
    85' Sampdoria subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Praet · On: O. Stijepović
  8. Sassuolo
    88' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Domenico Berardi · On: A. Ragusa
  9. Sampdoria
    90' Sampdoria Card · Yellow Card
    G. Ramírez

Match Stats

Stat Sassuolo Sampdoria
Fouls 7 21
Pass Accuracy 75% 82%
Offsides 6 0
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 17 2
Corners 9 6
Total Passes 302 577
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 5 0
Shots on Target 7 0
Shots off Target 5 2
Possession 35% 65%
Accurate Passes 226 473
Shots Inside Box 11 1
Saves 0 6
Shots Outside Box 6 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Matteo Politano's goal at 68' provided Sassuolo with a crucial lead, shifting the momentum in their favor.
  • ▸ Sampdoria's inability to capitalize on their possession after the goal, despite several substitutions, maintained Sassuolo's defensive advantage.