Match report

Sassuolo Defeats Brescia 2-0 in Serie B Clash

Sassuolo
Sassuolo
2–0
FT
Brescia
Brescia
Feb 15, 2025

Sassuolo secured a decisive victory over Brescia on Thursday night, winning 2-0 at home. The game was marked by strong defensive efforts and crucial goals from Matteo Lovato and Antonio Lauriente. Despite several substitutions and cautions for both teams, Sassuolo maintained their composure to secure all three points in Serie B.

Key Facts

  • • Matteo Lovato scored the first goal for Sassuolo at 34 minutes.
  • • Domenico Berardi provided an assist for Lovato's goal.
  • • Antonio Lauriente netted Sassuolo’s second goal in the 73rd minute.
  • • Lorenzo Moro assisted Lauriente with a precise pass.
  • • Sassuolo made five substitutions, while Brescia made four.

Lineups

Sassuolo

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 31 H. Moldovan (G)
  • 23 J. Toljan (D)
  • 20 M. Lovato (D)
  • 80 T. Muharemović (D)
  • 3 J. Doig (D)
  • 40 E. Iannoni (M)
  • 8 A. Ghion (M)
  • 11 D. Boloca (M)
  • 10 D. Berardi (F)
  • 9 S. Mulattieri (F)
  • 45 A. Laurienté (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 Pedro Obiang
  • 35 L. Lipani
  • 24 L. Moro
  • 77 N. Pierini
  • 19 F. Romagna
  • 33 K. Bonifazi
  • 15 E. Pieragnolo
  • 17 Y. Paz
  • 12 G. Satalino
  • 7 C. Volpato
  • 26 C. Odenthal
  • 99 S. Verdi

Brescia

Formation: 4-5-1

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Lezzerini (G)
  • 24 L. Dickmann (D)
  • 5 G. Calvani (D)
  • 28 D. Adorni (D)
  • 18 A. Jallow (D)
  • 16 L. D'Andrea (M)
  • 25 D. Bisoli (M)
  • 6 M. Verreth (M)
  • 39 M. Besaggio (M)
  • 20 P. Nuamah (M)
  • 29 G. Borrelli (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 N. Corrado
  • 8 B. Bjarnason
  • 26 M. Bertagnoli
  • 11 G. Moncini
  • 7 A. Jurič
  • 22 L. Andrenacci
  • 12 M. Avella
  • 33 Z. Muça
  • 32 A. Papetti
  • 9 F. Bianchi
  • 14 G. Maucci

Timeline

  1. Sassuolo
    34' Sassuolo Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Lovato · Assist: Domenico Berardi
  2. Sassuolo
    41' Sassuolo Card · Yellow Card
    J. Toljan

    Foul

  3. Brescia
    43' Brescia Card · Yellow Card
    L. Dickmann

    Foul

  4. Brescia
    46' Brescia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Dickmann · On: N. Corrado
  5. Brescia
    46' Brescia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Michele Besaggio · On: Birkir Bjarnason
  6. Sassuolo
    58' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Ghion · On: Pedro Obiang
  7. Sassuolo
    58' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Iannoni · On: L. Lipani
  8. Sassuolo
    59' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Mulattieri · On: L. Moro
  9. Brescia
    72' Brescia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Bisoli · On: M. Bertagnoli
  10. Sassuolo
    73' Sassuolo Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Lauriente · Assist: L. Moro
  11. Brescia
    75' Brescia Card · Yellow Card
    Matthias Verreth

    Argument

  12. Brescia
    76' Brescia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Gennaro Borrelli · On: G. Moncini
  13. Brescia
    77' Brescia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. D'Andrea · On: A. Juric
  14. Sassuolo
    80' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Lauriente · On: N. Pierini
  15. Sassuolo
    90' Sassuolo Card · Yellow Card
    Pedro Obiang

    Foul

  16. Sassuolo
    90' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Domenico Berardi · On: F. Romagna

Match Stats

Stat Sassuolo Brescia
Fouls 16 8
Pass Accuracy 80% 84%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 7 7
Corners 2 2
Total Passes 407 547
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 3 1
Shots on Target 3 1
xG — —
Shots off Target 1 5
Possession 42% 58%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 327 461
Shots Inside Box 2 6
Saves 1 1
Shots Outside Box 5 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Matteo Lovato's goal in the 34th minute broke the deadlock and gave Sassuolo momentum.
  • ▸ Antonio Lauriente’s second goal at 73 minutes sealed Sassuolo's victory, leaving Brescia struggling to mount a comeback.