Match report
Pisa Falls Short Against Sassuolo, 1-3, In Serie A Clash
Pisa
1–3
FT
Sassuolo
Jan 31, 2026
Sassuolo secured a crucial win over Pisa in their Serie A encounter, triumphing 3-1 on Tuesday night. Domenico Berardi opened the scoring early with an assist from Kasper Thorstvedt, while Ismael Koné and an own goal by Antonio Caracciolo further extended Sassuolo's lead. Although Marco Aebischer pulled one back for Pisa, Sassuolo maintained their composure to seal a victory.
Key Facts
- • Sassuolo defeated Pisa 3-1 in Serie A.
- • Domenico Berardi scored the first goal at minute 25 with an assist from Kasper Thorstvedt.
- • Ismael Koné added another goal for Sassuolo at minute 58.
- • Antonio Caracciolo's own goal contributed to Sassuolo's lead.
- • Marco Aebischer scored Pisa's consolation goal at minute 51.
Lineups
Pisa
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 22 S. Scuffet (G)
- 5 S. Canestrelli (D)
- 4 A. Caracciolo (D)
- 2 R. Bozhinov (D)
- 15 I. Toure (M)
- 6 M. Marin (M)
- 20 M. Aebischer (M)
- 3 S. Angori (M)
- 32 S. Moreo (F)
- 10 M. Tramoni (F)
- 9 H. Meister (F)
Substitutes
- 12 Nicolas Andrade
- 34 T. Guizzo
- 7 M. Leris
- 8 M. Hojholt
- 14 E. Akinsanmiro
- 17 R. Durosinmi
- 23 C. Stengs
- 26 F. Coppola
- 35 F. Loyola
- 36 G. Piccinini
- 81 F. Stojilkovic
- 99 Lorran
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)
- 42 K. Thorstvedt (M)
- 18 N. Matic (M)
- 90 I. Kone (M)
- 10 D. Berardi (F)
- 99 A. Pinamonti (F)
- 45 A. Lauriente (F)
Substitutes
- 13 S. Turati
- 16 G. Zacchi
- 7 C. Volpato
- 14 L. Skjellerup
- 17 Y. Paz
- 19 F. Romagna
- 20 A. Fadera
- 24 L. Moro
- 25 W. Coulibaly
- 26 C. Odenthal
- 35 L. Lipani
- 40 A. Vranckx
- 44 E. Iannoni
- 77 N. Pierini
Timeline
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23' Sassuolo Card · Yellow CardK. Thorstvedt
Argument
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25' Sassuolo Goal · Normal GoalDomenico Berardi · Assist: K. Thorstvedt
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42' Sassuolo Card · Yellow CardIsmael Koné
Foul
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45' Sassuolo Goal · Own GoalAntonio Caracciolo
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46' Pisa subst · Substitution 1Off: Simone Canestrelli · On: M. Leris
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46' Pisa subst · Substitution 2Off: Marius Marin · On: R. Durosinmi
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46' Pisa subst · Substitution 3Off: H. Meister · On: F. Loyola
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51' Pisa Goal · Normal GoalM. Aebischer · Assist: R. Durosinmi
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58' Sassuolo Goal · Normal GoalIsmael Koné · Assist: N. Matic
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62' Pisa Card · Yellow CardRosen Bozhinov
Foul
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64' Pisa Card · Yellow CardM. Tramoni
Foul
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65' Sassuolo Var · Penalty cancelledA. Lauriente
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70' Pisa subst · Substitution 4Off: S. Moreo · On: F. Stojilkovic
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73' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Lauriente · On: A. Fadera
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73' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Pinamonti · On: L. Moro
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73' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 3Off: Ismael Koné · On: L. Lipani
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75' Pisa Card · Yellow CardIdrissa Touré
Foul
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79' Sassuolo Card · Yellow CardL. Moro
Foul
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82' Sassuolo Var · Card reviewedArijanet Murić
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84' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 4Off: Domenico Berardi · On: C. Volpato
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85' Pisa subst · Substitution 5Off: S. Angori · On: C. Stengs
Match Stats
| Stat | Pisa | Sassuolo |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13 | 8 |
| Pass Accuracy | 80% | 79% |
| Offsides | 4 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 15 | 21 |
| Corners | 2 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 443 | 371 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 6 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 5 |
| xG | 1.06 | 2.26 |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 10 |
| Possession | 54% | 46% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 354 | 293 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 18 |
| Saves | 4 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Sassuolo took the early lead through Berardi, setting a strong tone for their performance against Pisa.
- ▸ The own goal by Caracciolo significantly shifted momentum in favor of Sassuolo at half-time, allowing them to build a comfortable cushion despite Pisa's response.