Match report

Fiorentina Defeats Sassuolo 3-1 in Serie A Clash

Sassuolo

1–3

Fiorentina

Jun 2, 2023

Sassuolo

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Match

Jun 2, 2023 · FT

Fiorentina

Away

Fiorentina triumphed in their Serie A encounter against Sassuolo, winning 3-1. The game saw early dominance from Fiorentina with Arthur Cabral opening the scoring in the second half of the first period after a series of yellow cards for Fiorentina players. Domenico Berardi equalized for Sassuolo with a penalty kick, but two late goals by R. Saponara and N. Gonzalez sealed victory for Fiorentina amidst red cards for Sassuolo's Ruan and Rogério.

Key Facts

• Fiorentina secured the win with a 3-1 scoreline over Sassuolo in Serie A.
• Arthur Cabral scored Fiorentina’s first goal at minute 46.
• Domenico Berardi equalized for Sassuolo from the penalty spot at minute 71.
• Fiorentina's R. Saponara and N. Gonzalez both scored to seal the victory in the second half.
• Sassuolo received two red cards, one each by Ruan (81') and Rogério (87').

Lineups

Sassuolo

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

64 A. Russo (G)
22 J. Toljan (D)
44 Ruan (D)
13 G. Ferrari (D)
6 Rogério (D)
8 A. Harroui (M)
27 M. Lopez (M)
7 Matheus Henrique (M)
10 D. Berardi (F)
9 A. Pinamonti (F)
15 E. Ceïde (F)

Substitutes

19 F. Romagna
92 G. Defrel
20 N. Bajrami
3 R. Marchizza
17 M. Müldür
14 Pedro Obiang
16 D. Frattesi
25 G. Pegolo
28 M. Erlić
21 N. Zortea
47 A. Consigli

Fiorentina

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

31 M. Cerofolini (G)
2 Dodô (D)
28 L. Martínez (D)
16 L. Ranieri (D)
15 A. Terzić (D)
10 G. Castrovilli (M)
34 S. Amrabat (M)
32 A. Duncan (M)
11 J. Ikoné (F)
9 Arthur Cabral (F)
99 C. Kouamé (F)

Substitutes

22 N. González
5 G. Bonaventura
23 L. Venuti
8 R. Saponara
42 A. Bianco
1 P. Terracciano
38 R. Mandragora
7 L. Jović
33 R. Sottil
51 T. Vannucchi
4 N. Milenković
77 J. Brekalo
98 Igor
3 C. Biraghi

Timeline

7' Fiorentina Card · Yellow Card

A. Terzic

Foul
32' Fiorentina Card · Yellow Card

L. Ranieri

Argument
45' Fiorentina Card · Yellow Card

C. Kouame

Foul
46' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 1

Off: Gian Marco Ferrari · On: F. Romagna
46' Fiorentina Goal · Normal Goal

Arthur Cabral
55' Sassuolo Card · Yellow Card

Ruan

Foul
57' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 1

Off: C. Kouame · On: N. Gonzalez
58' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 2

Off: A. Duncan · On: G. Bonaventura
58' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 3

Off: Maxime López · On: N. Bajrami
69' Sassuolo Var · Penalty confirmed

N. Bajrami
70' Fiorentina Card · Yellow Card

Arthur Cabral

Argument
71' Sassuolo Goal · Penalty

Domenico Berardi
72' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 3

Off: Dodo · On: L. Venuti
73' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 4

Off: J. Ikone · On: R. Saponara
75' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 4

Off: A. Pinamonti · On: R. Marchizza
79' Fiorentina Goal · Normal Goal

R. Saponara · Assist: A. Terzic
81' Sassuolo Card · Yellow Card

Ruan

Foul
81' Sassuolo Card · Red Card

Ruan

Foul
82' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 5

Off: S. Amrabat · On: A. Bianco
83' Fiorentina Goal · Normal Goal

N. Gonzalez · Assist: R. Saponara
84' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 5

Off: Domenico Berardi · On: M. Muldur
87' Sassuolo Card · Red Card

Rogério

Argument
90'+2 Sassuolo Card · Yellow Card

R. Marchizza

Foul

Match Stats

Stat	Sassuolo	Fiorentina
Fouls	7	15
Pass Accuracy	86%	90%
Offsides	4	5
Red Cards	2	0
Total Shots	5	15
Corners	2	4
Total Passes	440	403
Yellow Cards	4	4
Blocked Shots	2	3
Shots on Target	2	7
xG	1.08	1.58
Shots off Target	1	5
Possession	51%	49%
Accurate Passes	377	363
Shots Inside Box	5	9
Saves	4	1
Shots Outside Box	0	6

Key Match Notes

▸ Arthur Cabral's early goal at minute 46 gave Fiorentina the lead after a series of yellow cards against their players.
▸ Domenico Berardi’s penalty kick brought Sassuolo level, creating tension in the match before two late goals from R. Saponara and N. Gonzalez reestablished Fiorentina's dominance.