Match report

Sassuolo Defeats Salernitana 2–1 in Serie B

Salernitana
Salernitana
1–2
FT
Sassuolo
Sassuolo
Jan 12, 2025

In a challenging match within the Serie B league, Sassuolo emerged victorious against Salernitana by a score of 2-1. Early red card and goal for Sassuolo set the tone, but Salernitana fought back before succumbing to a strong performance from their opponents.

Key Facts

  • • Sassuolo scored first through F. Russo at 6' with an assist by K. Thorstvedt
  • • Tarik Muharemović extended Sassuolo's lead in the 40'
  • • Andrea Cerri pulled a goal back for Salernitana at 47'
  • • Salernitana's Andrés Tello was sent off with a red card in the first minute due to an argument
  • • Gian Marco Ferrari received a yellow card in injury time for Salernitana

Lineups

Salernitana

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 55 L. Sepe (G)
  • 13 F. Ruggeri (D)
  • 33 G. Ferrari (D)
  • 47 L. Lochoshvili (D)
  • 29 P. Ghiglione (M)
  • 25 G. Maggiore (M)
  • 73 L. Amatucci (M)
  • 19 J. Reine-Adélaïde (M)
  • 17 L. Njoh (M)
  • 99 A. Raimondo (F)
  • 90 A. Cerri (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 P. Stojanović
  • 31 D. Verde
  • 21 R. Soriano
  • 72 S. Girelli
  • 10 E. Torregrossa
  • 4 T. Velthuis
  • 15 D. Bronn
  • 7 F. Tongya
  • 20 S. Włodarczyk
  • 1 V. Fiorillo
  • 70 A. Tello
  • 16 T. Corazza

Sassuolo

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 31 H. Moldovan (G)
  • 23 J. Toljan (D)
  • 26 C. Odenthal (D)
  • 80 T. Muharemović (D)
  • 3 J. Doig (D)
  • 8 A. Ghion (M)
  • 11 D. Boloca (M)
  • 10 D. Berardi (M)
  • 42 K. Thorstvedt (M)
  • 45 A. Laurienté (M)
  • 91 F. Russo (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 S. Mulattieri
  • 40 E. Iannoni
  • 77 N. Pierini
  • 14 Pedro Obiang
  • 20 M. Lovato
  • 25 L. D'Andrea
  • 17 Y. Paz
  • 35 L. Lipani
  • 12 G. Satalino
  • 24 L. Moro
  • 28 J. Antiste
  • 15 E. Pieragnolo

Timeline

  1. Salernitana
    ?' Salernitana Card · Red Card
    Andrés Tello

    Argument

  2. Sassuolo
    6' Sassuolo Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Russo · Assist: K. Thorstvedt
  3. Salernitana
    22' Salernitana Card · Yellow Card
    L. Amatucci

    Persistent fouling

  4. Sassuolo
    30' Sassuolo Card · Yellow Card
    F. Russo

    Foul

  5. Sassuolo
    40' Sassuolo Goal · Normal Goal
    Tarik Muharemović · Assist: A. Lauriente
  6. Salernitana
    46' Salernitana subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Ghiglione · On: P. Stojanovic
  7. Salernitana
    47' Salernitana Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Cerri
  8. Sassuolo
    58' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Russo · On: S. Mulattieri
  9. Salernitana
    62' Salernitana subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Raimondo · On: D. Verde
  10. Salernitana
    62' Salernitana subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Maggiore · On: R. Soriano
  11. Salernitana
    71' Salernitana subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Reine-Adelaide · On: S. Girelli
  12. Sassuolo
    75' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Boloca · On: E. Iannoni
  13. Sassuolo
    75' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Lauriente · On: N. Pierini
  14. Sassuolo
    75' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Ghion · On: Pedro Obiang
  15. Salernitana
    81' Salernitana subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Cerri · On: E. Torregrossa
  16. Salernitana
    90'+1 Salernitana Card · Yellow Card
    Gian Marco Ferrari

    Argument

  17. Sassuolo
    90'+2 Sassuolo subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Domenico Berardi · On: M. Lovato

Match Stats

Stat Salernitana Sassuolo
Fouls 17 12
Pass Accuracy 82% 86%
Offsides 4 0
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 14 12
Corners 6 2
Total Passes 450 568
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 5 4
Shots on Target 6 6
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 2
Possession 46% 54%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 368 491
Shots Inside Box 10 7
Saves 4 5
Shots Outside Box 4 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early dismissal of Andrés Tello from Salernitana altered the game's momentum, giving Sassuolo a numerical advantage and leading to their quick opening goal by F. Russo at 6'
  • ▸ Despite falling behind early and playing with ten men, Salernitana managed to find the net through Andrea Cerri in the second half, but Sassuolo's solid defensive performance ensured they held on for victory.