Match report

Sassuolo Stuns Inter with 2-1 Victory in Serie A

Inter
Inter
1–2
FT
Sassuolo
Sassuolo
May 12, 2018

In a remarkable Serie A showdown, Sassuolo stuns Inter with a decisive 2-1 victory. Matteo Politano and Domenico Berardi scored for Sassuolo, while Rafinha netted a late consolation goal for Inter. Sassuolo's tactical acumen and clinical finishing proved too much for Inter, leaving fans of both teams with a memorable match.

Key Facts

  • • Sassuolo defeats Inter 2-1
  • • Matteo Politano scores in the 25th minute
  • • Domenico Berardi doubles Sassuolo's lead in the 72nd minute
  • • Rafinha scores for Inter in the 80th minute
  • • M. Brozović and Domenico Berardi receive yellow cards early in the game

Lineups

Inter

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Handanovič (G)
  • 13 A. Ranocchia (D)
  • 33 D. D'Ambrosio (D)
  • 7 João Cancelo (D)
  • 37 M. Škriniar (D)
  • 44 I. Perišić (M)
  • 87 A. Candreva (M)
  • 11 M. Vecino (M)
  • 77 M. Brozović (M)
  • 8 Rafinha (M)
  • 9 M. Icardi (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 Y. Karamoh
  • 23 E. Martins
  • 20 Borja Valero
  • 2 L. López
  • 5 R. Gagliardini
  • 21 D. Santon
  • 25 João Miranda
  • 27 D. Padelli
  • 29 Dalbert Henrique
  • 46 T. Berni
  • 99 A. Pinamonti

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)
  • 4 F. Magnanelli (M)
  • 32 A. Duncan (M)
  • 16 M. Politano (F)
  • 25 D. Berardi (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 K. Babacar
  • 90 A. Ragusa
  • 55 T. Letschert
  • 6 L. Mazzitelli
  • 8 D. Biondini
  • 10 A. Matri
  • 17 N. Pierini
  • 22 D. Frattesi
  • 29 F. Cassata
  • 38 M. Ferrini
  • 70 L. Marson
  • 77 G. Pegolo

Timeline

  1. Sassuolo
    17' Sassuolo Card · Yellow Card
    Domenico Berardi
  2. Inter
    23' Inter Card · Yellow Card
    M. Brozović
  3. Sassuolo
    25' Sassuolo Goal · Normal Goal
    Matteo Politano
  4. Inter
    58' Inter subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Candreva · On: Y. Karamoh
  5. Inter
    71' Inter subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Vecino · On: E. Martins
  6. Sassuolo
    71' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Matteo Politano · On: K. Babacar
  7. Sassuolo
    72' Sassuolo Goal · Normal Goal
    Domenico Berardi
  8. Inter
    77' Inter subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Ranocchia · On: Borja Valero
  9. Sassuolo
    79' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Domenico Berardi · On: A. Ragusa
  10. Inter
    80' Inter Goal · Normal Goal
    Rafinha · Assist: Ivan Perišić
  11. Sassuolo
    84' Sassuolo Card · Yellow Card
    F. Acerbi
  12. Sassuolo
    84' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Lemos · On: T. Letschert

Match Stats

Stat Inter Sassuolo
Fouls 9 5
Pass Accuracy 89% 70%
Offsides 4 3
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 17 13
Corners 16 2
Total Passes 703 260
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 3 4
Shots on Target 8 5
Shots off Target 6 4
Possession 73% 27%
Accurate Passes 623 181
Shots Inside Box 12 6
Saves 3 7
Shots Outside Box 5 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Sassuolo's early goal by Matteo Politano set the tone for a dominant first half, giving them a crucial advantage.
  • ▸ Domenico Berardi's second goal in the 72nd minute solidified Sassuolo's lead, despite Inter's late push, ensuring a surprising win in the Serie A match.