Match report
Sassuolo Defeats Cosenza 2–1 in Serie B Clash
Sassuolo
2–1
FT
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
-
57' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Doig · On: Edoardo Pieragnolo -
58' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 2Off: F. Russo · On: L. Moro -
60' Cosenza Goal · Normal GoalM. Venturi · Assist: Charlys -
64' Cosenza subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Ciervo · On: M. Ricciardi -
64' Cosenza subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Strizzolo · On: M. Zilli -
68' Cosenza Card · Yellow CardM. ZilliFoul
-
71' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Ghion · On: L. Lipani -
77' Sassuolo Card · Yellow CardJ. ToljanFoul
-
78' Cosenza subst · Substitution 3Off: Aldo Florenzi · On: A. Rizzo Pinna -
85' Cosenza Card · Yellow CardCharlysFoul
-
86' Sassuolo Goal · Normal GoalL. Moro · Assist: A. Lauriente -
88' Cosenza subst · Substitution 4Off: Charlys · On: J. Mauri -
88' Cosenza subst · Substitution 5Off: B. Cimino · On: Tommaso D'Orazio -
90'+3 Sassuolo subst · Substitution 4Off: Domenico Berardi · On: E. Iannoni -
90'+3 Sassuolo subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Lauriente · On: J. Antiste -
90'+6 Cosenza Card · Yellow CardM. VenturiFoul
-
90' Sassuolo Goal · Normal GoalL. 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.