Match report

Sassuolo Defeats Genoa 5-0 in Serie A

Sassuolo
Sassuolo
5–0
FT
Genoa
Genoa
Jul 29, 2020

Sassuolo secured a commanding 5-0 victory over Genoa in their Serie A clash, thanks to goals from H. J. Traore, Domenico Berardi, F. Caputo, and G. Raspadori. The hosts capitalized on Genoa's early struggles, including a red card, to dominate the match from start to finish.

Key Facts

  • • Sassuolo defeated Genoa 5-0 in Serie A.
  • • H. J. Traore scored in the 26th minute, assisted by Domenico Berardi.
  • • Domenico Berardi netted in the 40th minute, assisted by M. Bourabia.
  • • F. Caputo scored twice, in the 66th and 77th minutes.
  • • G. Raspadori added another goal in the 74th minute, also assisted by Domenico Berardi.
  • • Genoa received a red card in the 39th minute.

Lineups

Sassuolo

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 47 Andrea Consigli (G)
  • 22 Jeremy Toljan (D)
  • 2 Marlon (D)
  • 31 Gianmarco Ferrari (D)
  • 6 Rogério (D)
  • 68 Mehdi Bourabia (M)
  • 73 Manuel Locatelli (M)
  • 25 Domenico Berardi (M)
  • 10 Filip Đuričić (M)
  • 23 Hamed Junior Traorè (M)
  • 9 Francesco Caputo (F)

Substitutes

  • 64 Alessandro Russo
  • 56 Gianluca Pegolo
  • 77 Giorgos Kyriakopoulos
  • 17 Mert Müldür
  • 32 Giangiacomo Magnani
  • 13 Federico Peluso
  • 4 Francesco Magnanelli
  • 14 Pedro Obiang
  • 27 Lukáš Haraslín
  • 44 Andrea Ghion
  • 18 Giacomo Raspadori
  • 53 Giacomo Manzari

Genoa

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Mattia Perin (G)
  • 14 Davide Biraschi (D)
  • 17 Cristian Romero (D)
  • 5 Edoardo Goldaniga (D)
  • 55 Andrea Masiello (D)
  • 15 Filip Jagiełło (M)
  • 8 Lukas Lerager (M)
  • 20 Lasse Schöne (M)
  • 29 Francesco Cassata (M)
  • 19 Goran Pandev (F)
  • 99 Andrea Pinamonti (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 Salvador Ichazo
  • 22 Federico Marchetti
  • 3 Antonio Barreca
  • 32 Peter Ankersen
  • 2 Cristián Zapata
  • 18 Paolo Ghiglione
  • 4 Domenico Criscito
  • 65 Nicolò Rovella
  • 10 Iago Falque
  • 85 Valon Behrami
  • 23 Mattia Destro
  • 30 Andrea Favilli

Timeline

  1. Genoa
    15' Genoa Card · Yellow Card
    C. Romero

    Tripping

  2. Sassuolo
    26' Sassuolo Goal · Normal Goal
    H. J. Traore · Assist: Domenico Berardi
  3. Genoa
    39' Genoa Card · Red Card
    Unknown player

    Not on pitch

  4. Sassuolo
    40' Sassuolo Goal · Normal Goal
    Domenico Berardi · Assist: M. Bourabia
  5. Genoa
    46' Genoa subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Criscito · On: D. Biraschi
  6. Genoa
    46' Genoa subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Ankersen · On: F. Cassata
  7. Genoa
    60' Genoa subst · Substitution 3
    Off: V. Behrami · On: F. Jagiello
  8. Sassuolo
    65' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Haraslín · On: H. J. Traore
  9. Sassuolo
    66' Sassuolo Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Caputo · Assist: Domenico Berardi
  10. Genoa
    72' Genoa subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Favilli · On: G. Pandev
  11. Genoa
    72' Genoa subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Iago Falqué · On: L. Schöne
  12. Sassuolo
    73' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Pedro Obiang · On: M. Locatelli
  13. Sassuolo
    73' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Raspadori · On: F. Djuricic
  14. Sassuolo
    74' Sassuolo Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Raspadori · Assist: Domenico Berardi
  15. Sassuolo
    77' Sassuolo Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Caputo
  16. Sassuolo
    79' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Manzari · On: Domenico Berardi
  17. Sassuolo
    79' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Georgios Kyriakopoulos · On: Rogério
  18. Sassuolo
    85' Sassuolo Card · Yellow Card
    Pedro Obiang

    Roughing

Match Stats

Stat Sassuolo Genoa
Fouls 11 5
Pass Accuracy 87% 85%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 13
Corners 2 3
Total Passes 538 445
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 4 3
Shots on Target 8 2
Shots off Target 6 8
Possession 54% 46%
Accurate Passes 469 378
Shots Inside Box 12 11
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 6 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Genoa's red card in the 39th minute shifted the momentum decisively towards Sassuolo, allowing them to control the match and score multiple goals.
  • ▸ The second goal by Domenico Berardi in the 40th minute effectively sealed the deal for Sassuolo, leading to a comprehensive victory.