Match report
Sassuolo Defeats FC Luzern 3-0 in UEFA Europa League Kickoff
Sassuolo
3–0
FT
FC Luzern
Aug 4, 2016
Sassuolo stuns FC Luzern in the UEFA Europa League with a convincing 3-0 victory. Domenico Berardi and Grégoire Defrel led the charge for the Italian side, scoring in the 19th and 64th minutes respectively. Sassuolo's victory was sealed after FC Luzern lost Ricardo Costa to a red card in the 38th minute, leaving them a man down for the remainder of the match.
Key Facts
- • Domenico Berardi scored two goals (19th, 39th minutes)
- • Grégoire Defrel scored in the 64th minute
- • FC Luzern's Ricardo Costa received a red card in the 38th minute
- • Sassuolo had a yellow card for N. Sansone in the 8th minute
- • Substitutions included Davide Biondini and Matteo Politano for Sassuolo, and M. Neumayr and Jahmir Hyka for FC Luzern
Lineups
Sassuolo
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 47 A. Consigli (G)
- 28 P. Cannavaro (D)
- 23 M. Gazzola (D)
- 13 F. Peluso (D)
- 15 F. Acerbi (D)
- 8 D. Biondini (M)
- 4 F. Magnanelli (M)
- 32 A. Duncan (M)
- 10 N. Sansone (F)
- 11 G. Defrel (F)
- 25 D. Berardi (F)
Substitutes
- 12 S. Sensi
- 16 M. Politano
- 9 D. Falcinelli
- 5 L. Antei
- 22 L. Mazzitelli
- 39 C. Dell'Orco
- 79 G. Pegolo
FC Luzern
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 D. Zibung (G)
- 20 Ricardo Costa (D)
- 7 C. Lustenberger (D)
- 13 T. Puljić
- 77 M. Neumayr (M)
- 10 J. Jantscher (M)
- 19 C. Schneuwly (M)
- 8 J. Hyka (M)
- 31 H. Kryeziu (M)
- 32 N. Haas (M)
- 15 M. Schneuwly (F)
Substitutes
- 23 S. Sarr
- 6 R. Arnold
- 37 J. De Oliveira
- 9 T. Jurić
- 17 S. Grether
- 21 J. Omlin
- 30 C. Itten
Timeline
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8' Sassuolo Card · Yellow CardN. Sansone
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11' FC Luzern subst · Substitution 1Off: T. Puljić · On: S. Sarr
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19' Sassuolo Goal · Normal GoalDomenico Berardi
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38' FC Luzern Card · Red CardRicardo Costa
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39' Sassuolo Goal · PenaltyDomenico Berardi
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64' Sassuolo Goal · Normal GoalGrégoire Defrel
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72' FC Luzern subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Neumayr · On: R. Arnold
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72' FC Luzern subst · Substitution 3Off: Jahmir Hyka · On: J. De Oliveira
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73' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 1Off: Davide Biondini · On: S. Sensi
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73' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 2Off: Domenico Berardi · On: Matteo Politano
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82' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 3Off: Grégoire Defrel · On: Diego Falcinelli
Match Stats
| Stat | Sassuolo | FC Luzern |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | 0 | 2 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 13 | 5 |
| Corners | 2 | 8 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 1 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 4 |
| Possession | 52% | 48% |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | 1 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Ricardo Costa's red card in the 38th minute dramatically shifted the game's momentum in favor of Sassuolo
- ▸ Domenico Berardi's second goal from the penalty spot in the 39th minute sealed FC Luzern's fate and further demoralized the Swiss team