Match report
Sassuolo Stuns Lazio 2-1 in Serie A
Sassuolo
2–1
FT
Lazio
Dec 12, 2021
Sassuolo stunned Lazio with a 2-1 victory in a gripping Serie A match, overcoming the early deficit set by Mattia Zaccagni's goal for Lazio. Sassuolo rallied back with Domenico Berardi and G. Raspadori scoring critical goals to secure the points. Despite a red card late in the game, Sassuolo held on to defeat Lazio in this intense encounter.
Key Facts
- • Lazio's Mattia Zaccagni opened the scoring in the 6th minute, assisted by Pedro.
- • Sassuolo's Domenico Berardi equalized in the 63rd minute, assisted by G. Raspadori.
- • G. Raspadori scored the winning goal for Sassuolo in the 69th minute, assisted by Domenico Berardi.
- • Lazio made several substitutions, including Felipe Anderson and M. Lazzari replacing Pedro and Mattia Zaccagni.
- • Sassuolo's K. Ayhan received a red card in the 87th minute.
Lineups
Sassuolo
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 47 A. Consigli (G)
- 21 V. Chiricheș (D)
- 22 J. Toljan (D)
- 31 G. Ferrari (D)
- 6 Rogério (D)
- 8 M. Lopez (M)
- 16 D. Frattesi (M)
- 23 H. Traorè (M)
- 25 D. Berardi (M)
- 91 G. Scamacca (F)
- 18 G. Raspadori (M)
Substitutes
- 97 Matheus Henrique
- 5 K. Ayhan
- 7 J. Boga
- 92 G. Defrel
- 17 M. Müldür
- 77 G. Kiriakopoulos
- 24 G. Satalino
- 13 F. Peluso
- 20 A. Harroui
- 4 F. Magnanelli
- 3 E. Goldaniga
- 56 G. Pegolo
Lazio
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 T. Strakosha (G)
- 33 F. Acerbi (D)
- 23 E. Hysaj (D)
- 77 A. Marušić (D)
- 3 Luiz Felipe (D)
- 8 J. Akpa Akpro (M)
- 20 M. Zaccagni (F)
- 32 D. Cataldi (M)
- 88 T. Bašić (M)
- 9 Pedro (F)
- 17 C. Immobile (F)
Substitutes
- 7 Felipe Anderson
- 29 M. Lazzari
- 28 A. Anderson
- 94 V. Muriqi
- 6 Lucas Leiva
- 27 Raul Moro
- 4 Patric
- 26 Ş. Radu
- 5 G. Escalante
- 19 D. Vavro
- 25 Pepe Reina
- 31 M. Adamonis
Timeline
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6' Lazio Goal · Normal GoalMattia Zaccagni · Assist: Pedro
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39' Lazio Card · Yellow CardA. Marusic
Foul
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46' Lazio subst · Substitution 1Off: Pedro · On: Felipe Anderson
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63' Sassuolo Goal · Normal GoalDomenico Berardi · Assist: G. Raspadori
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65' Lazio subst · Substitution 2Off: Mattia Zaccagni · On: M. Lazzari
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69' Sassuolo Goal · Normal GoalG. Raspadori · Assist: Domenico Berardi
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71' Lazio subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Akpa Akpro · On: André Anderson
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73' Lazio Card · Yellow CardAndré Anderson
Foul
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73' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 1Off: H. J. Traore · On: Matheus Henrique
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74' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 2Off: Gian Marco Ferrari · On: K. Ayhan
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77' Sassuolo Card · Yellow CardDomenico Berardi
Foul
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78' Lazio subst · Substitution 4Off: E. Hysaj · On: Vedat Muriqi
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78' Lazio subst · Substitution 5Off: D. Cataldi · On: Lucas Leiva
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80' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 3Off: G. Scamacca · On: J. Boga
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81' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 4Off: Domenico Berardi · On: Grégoire Defrel
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87' Sassuolo Card · Red CardK. Ayhan
Professional foul last man
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89' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 5Off: G. Raspadori · On: M. Muldur
Match Stats
| Stat | Sassuolo | Lazio |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 9 | 11 |
| Pass Accuracy | 88% | 82% |
| Offsides | 1 | 4 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 17 | 6 |
| Corners | 6 | 0 |
| Total Passes | 640 | 437 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 8 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 2 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 4 |
| Possession | 60% | 40% |
| Accurate Passes | 560 | 360 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 2 |
| Saves | 1 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 9 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Sassuolo's equalizing goal by Domenico Berardi in the 63rd minute shifted momentum in their favor.
- ▸ The introduction of G. Raspadori as a substitute proved crucial, scoring the winning goal just 6 minutes later.
- ▸ Despite Sassuolo's red card to K. Ayhan in the 87th minute, they managed to hold off Lazio and secure the victory.