Match report

Sassuolo Defeats Cosenza 2–1 in Serie B Clash

Sassuolo
Sassuolo
2–1
FT
Cosenza
Cosenza
Dec 29, 2024

Sassuolo secured a narrow but important win against Cosenza in their Serie B match on December 29th. Despite an early goal from M. Venturi for Cosenza, Sassuolo fought back with goals from L. Moro and L. Lipani to take the lead and hold onto it until the final whistle.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Sassuolo 2–1 Cosenza
  • • Cosenza scored first through M. Venturi in the 60th minute
  • • Sassuolo equalized with a goal from L. Moro in the 86th minute
  • • L. Lipani secured the victory for Sassuolo in injury time (90+6)
  • • Several substitutions and yellow cards marked the match

Lineups

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)
  • 11 D. Boloca (M)
  • 8 A. Ghion (M)
  • 10 D. Berardi (M)
  • 42 K. Thorstvedt (M)
  • 45 A. Laurienté (M)
  • 91 F. Russo (F)

Substitutes

  • 15 E. Pieragnolo
  • 24 L. Moro
  • 35 L. Lipani
  • 40 E. Iannoni
  • 28 J. Antiste
  • 20 M. Lovato
  • 17 Y. Paz
  • 14 Pedro Obiang
  • 44 K. Miranda
  • 25 L. D'Andrea
  • 12 G. Satalino
  • 29 F. Caligara

Cosenza

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Micai (G)
  • 29 F. Sgarbi (D)
  • 23 M. Venturi (D)
  • 15 C. Dalle Mura (D)
  • 19 R. Ciervo (M)
  • 6 Charlys (M)
  • 39 C. Kourfalidis (M)
  • 2 B. Cimino (M)
  • 28 C. Kouan (F)
  • 32 L. Strizzolo (F)
  • 34 A. Florenzi (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 M. Ricciardi
  • 21 M. Zilli
  • 20 A. Rizzo Pinna
  • 24 J. Mauri
  • 11 T. D'Orazio
  • 22 T. Vettorel
  • 55 A. Hristov
  • 4 P. Martino
  • 12 G. Baldi
  • 10 T. Fumagalli
  • 31 G. Ricci

Timeline

  1. Sassuolo
    57' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Doig · On: Edoardo Pieragnolo
  2. Sassuolo
    58' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Russo · On: L. Moro
  3. Cosenza
    60' Cosenza Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Venturi · Assist: Charlys
  4. Cosenza
    64' Cosenza subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Ciervo · On: M. Ricciardi
  5. Cosenza
    64' Cosenza subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Strizzolo · On: M. Zilli
  6. Cosenza
    68' Cosenza Card · Yellow Card
    M. Zilli

    Foul

  7. Sassuolo
    71' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Ghion · On: L. Lipani
  8. Sassuolo
    77' Sassuolo Card · Yellow Card
    J. Toljan

    Foul

  9. Cosenza
    78' Cosenza subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Aldo Florenzi · On: A. Rizzo Pinna
  10. Cosenza
    85' Cosenza Card · Yellow Card
    Charlys

    Foul

  11. Sassuolo
    86' Sassuolo Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Moro · Assist: A. Lauriente
  12. Cosenza
    88' Cosenza subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Charlys · On: J. Mauri
  13. Cosenza
    88' Cosenza subst · Substitution 5
    Off: B. Cimino · On: Tommaso D'Orazio
  14. Sassuolo
    90'+3 Sassuolo subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Domenico Berardi · On: E. Iannoni
  15. Sassuolo
    90'+3 Sassuolo subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Lauriente · On: J. Antiste
  16. Cosenza
    90'+6 Cosenza Card · Yellow Card
    M. Venturi

    Foul

  17. Sassuolo
    90' Sassuolo Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Lipani · Assist: Domenico Berardi

Match Stats

Stat Sassuolo Cosenza
Fouls 15 16
Pass Accuracy 86% 70%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 20 9
Corners 7 0
Total Passes 589 274
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 3 3
Shots on Target 11 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 3
Possession 68% 32%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 508 193
Shots Inside Box 12 3
Saves 2 9
Shots Outside Box 8 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Cosenza took a surprising lead with M. Venturi's goal at 60 minutes, putting pressure on Sassuolo to react.
  • ▸ Sassuolo equalized through L. Moro in the 86th minute, injecting confidence and momentum into their play, leading to Lipani's winning goal.