Match report

AS Roma Defeats Sassuolo 2-0 in Serie A

AS Roma
AS Roma
2–0
FT
Sassuolo
Sassuolo
Jan 10, 2026

In an emphatic display of strength and precision, AS Roma dominated Sassuolo to secure a vital 2–0 victory in the latest round of Serie A. Key goals from Manu Koné and M. Soule propelled Roma to their win, despite facing early setbacks with yellow cards for key players.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: AS Roma 2–0 Sassuolo
  • • Goals by Manu Koné (76') and M. Soule (79')
  • • Manu Koné and M. Hermoso received yellow cards for AS Roma in the early stages
  • • Substitutions included Wesley Franca off, K. Tsimikas on, and S. El Shaarawy assisting both goalscorers

Lineups

AS Roma

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 99 M. Svilar (G)
  • 87 D. Ghilardi (D)
  • 23 G. Mancini (D)
  • 22 M. Hermoso (D)
  • 19 Z. Celik (M)
  • 61 N. Pisilli (M)
  • 17 M. Kone (M)
  • 12 K. Tsimikas (M)
  • 18 M. Soule (F)
  • 21 P. Dybala (F)
  • 11 E. Ferguson (F)

Substitutes

  • 32 D. S. Vasquez Llach
  • 91 R. Zelezny
  • 2 D. Rensch
  • 3 Angelino
  • 24 J. Ziolkowski
  • 43 Wesley Franca
  • 60 A. Romano
  • 68 A. Arena
  • 69 M. Bah
  • 76 J. Mirra
  • 77 E. Lulli
  • 92 S. El Shaarawy

Sassuolo

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 49 A. Muric (G)
  • 6 S. Walukiewicz (D)
  • 21 J. Idzes (D)
  • 80 T. Muharemovic (D)
  • 3 J. Doig (D)
  • 35 L. Lipani (M)
  • 18 N. Matic (M)
  • 90 I. Kone (M)
  • 20 A. Fadera (F)
  • 99 A. Pinamonti (F)
  • 45 A. Lauriente (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 G. Satalino
  • 13 S. Turati
  • 16 G. Zacchi
  • 9 W. Cheddira
  • 14 L. Skjellerup
  • 17 Y. Paz
  • 24 L. Moro
  • 26 C. Odenthal
  • 31 T. Macchioni
  • 34 L. Barani
  • 40 A. Vranckx
  • 44 E. Iannoni
  • 77 N. Pierini

Timeline

  1. AS Roma
    22' AS Roma Card · Yellow Card
    Manu Koné

    Foul

  2. AS Roma
    23' AS Roma Card · Yellow Card
    M. Hermoso

    Foul

  3. AS Roma
    39' AS Roma subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Ferguson · On: S. El Shaarawy
  4. Sassuolo
    59' Sassuolo Card · Yellow Card
    Arijanet Murić

    Foul

  5. AS Roma
    61' AS Roma Var · Penalty cancelled
    M. Soule
  6. AS Roma
    62' AS Roma subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Tsimikas · On: Wesley Franca
  7. Sassuolo
    72' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Lipani · On: A. Vranckx
  8. Sassuolo
    73' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Fadera · On: W. Cheddira
  9. AS Roma
    76' AS Roma Goal · Normal Goal
    Manu Koné · Assist: M. Soule
  10. AS Roma
    79' AS Roma Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Soule · Assist: S. El Shaarawy
  11. Sassuolo
    83' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Pinamonti · On: L. Moro
  12. Sassuolo
    83' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Ismael Koné · On: E. Iannoni
  13. Sassuolo
    83' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Lauriente · On: N. Pierini
  14. Sassuolo
    85' Sassuolo Card · Yellow Card
    N. Matic

    Foul

  15. AS Roma
    87' AS Roma subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Zeki Çelik · On: D. Rensch
  16. AS Roma
    87' AS Roma subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Mancini · On: J. Ziolkowski
  17. AS Roma
    87' AS Roma subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Soule · On: A. Romano

Match Stats

Stat AS Roma Sassuolo
Fouls 15 16
Pass Accuracy 88% 75%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 26 5
Corners 5 2
Total Passes 588 329
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 7 1
Shots on Target 6 3
xG 2.54 0.74
Shots off Target 13 1
Possession 64% 36%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 518 248
Shots Inside Box 16 4
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 10 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ AS Roma capitalized on a series of substitutions to regain momentum after receiving early yellow cards.
  • ▸ The turning point came in the second half with quickfire goals from Manu Koné and M. Soule, securing AS Roma's lead.