Match report
Sassuolo Defeats Lazio 2–0 in Serie A Clash
Sassuolo
2–0
FT
Lazio
May 23, 2021
Sassuolo secured a crucial 2-0 victory over Lazio in their Serie A match on May 23, 2021. Georgios Kyriakopoulos opened the scoring early on, and Domenico Berardi sealed the win with a penalty, despite Kyriakopoulos being sent off late in the game. The result was a significant boost for Sassuolo as they look to solidify their position in the league.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Sassuolo 2–0 Lazio
- • Georgios Kyriakopoulos scored the opening goal in the 10th minute
- • Domenico Berardi converted a penalty in the 78th minute
- • Kyriakopoulos was sent off in the 61st minute, leaving Sassuolo with 10 men
- • Lazio made five substitutions throughout the match
- • M. Parolo received a yellow card for Lazio in the 90th minute
Lineups
Sassuolo
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 47 Andrea Consigli (G)
- 22 Jeremy Toljan (D)
- 21 Vlad Chiricheş (D)
- 31 Gian Marco Ferrari (D)
- 77 Giorgos Kyriakopoulos (D)
- 8 Maxime López (M)
- 73 Manuel Locatelli (M)
- 25 Domenico Berardi (M)
- 10 Filip Đuričić (M)
- 7 Jérémie Boga (M)
- 92 Grégoire Defrel (F)
Substitutes
- 56 Gianluca Pegolo
- 6 Rogério
- 17 Mert Müldür
- 13 Federico Peluso
- 5 Kaan Ayhan
- 2 Marlon
- 14 Pedro Obiang
- 27 Lukáš Haraslín
- 23 Hamed Junior Traorè
- 68 Mehdi Bourabia
- 9 Francesco Caputo
- 18 Giacomo Raspadori
Lazio
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 1 Thomas Strakosha (G)
- 77 Adam Marušić (D)
- 16 Marco Parolo (D)
- 26 Ştefan Radu (D)
- 29 Manuel Lazzari (M)
- 92 Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro (M)
- 6 Lucas Leiva (M)
- 32 Danilo Cataldi (M)
- 19 Senad Lulić (M)
- 94 Vedat Muriqi (F)
- 11 Joaquín Correa (F)
Substitutes
- 25 Pepe Reina
- 71 Marco Alia
- 13 Nicolò Armini
- 4 Patric
- 96 Mohamed Fares
- 50 Marco Bertini
- 18 Gonzalo Escalante
- 65 Raúl Moro
Timeline
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10' Sassuolo Goal · Normal GoalGeorgios Kyriakopoulos · Assist: Domenico Berardi
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18' Lazio subst · Substitution 1Off: Mohamed Fares · On: J. Correa
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50' Sassuolo Card · Yellow CardGeorgios Kyriakopoulos
Tripping
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57' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 1Off: F. Caputo · On: Grégoire Defrel
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57' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 2Off: H. J. Traore · On: F. Djuricic
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61' Sassuolo Card · Yellow CardGeorgios Kyriakopoulos
Tripping
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61' Sassuolo Card · Red CardGeorgios Kyriakopoulos
Tripping
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62' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 3Off: Rogério · On: J. Boga
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74' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 4Off: K. Ayhan · On: J. Toljan
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75' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Bourabia · On: Maxime López
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78' Sassuolo Goal · PenaltyDomenico Berardi
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80' Lazio subst · Substitution 2Off: G. Escalante · On: Lucas Leiva
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80' Lazio subst · Substitution 3Off: R. Moro · On: J. Akpa Akpro
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86' Lazio subst · Substitution 4Off: N. Armini · On: M. Lazzari
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87' Lazio subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Bertini · On: D. Cataldi
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90'+3 Lazio Card · Yellow CardM. Parolo
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Sassuolo | Lazio |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 15 |
| Pass Accuracy | 86% | 88% |
| Offsides | 2 | 3 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 9 | 9 |
| Corners | 3 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 590 | 440 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 2 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 6 |
| Possession | 56% | 44% |
| Accurate Passes | 510 | 388 |
| Shots Inside Box | 5 | 7 |
| Saves | 2 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early goal by Georgios Kyriakopoulos gave Sassuolo a strong lead and momentum in the first half
- ▸ Domenico Berardi's penalty in the 78th minute sealed the victory despite Sassuolo playing with ten men since the 61st minute due to Kyriakopoulos's red card