In matchday 11 of Serie A, Domenico Berardi was the standout performer, scoring two goals as Sassuolo defeated Atalanta 3-0. Berardi struck first at the 28th minute of the first half and then again in the second half at the 65th minute, scoring both from the penalty spot and from open play. Andrea Pinamonti also contributed to the scoreline with a goal just one minute into the second half, completing a remarkable team performance.
Berardi was undoubtedly the star of the match, taking two shots on target along with his two goals. In defense, Sebastian Walukiewicz played a crucial role, effectively clearing two dangerous balls from the defensive area.
Atalanta’s coach, Ivan Juric, chose a 3-6-1 formation with Marco Carnesecchi in goal; Odilon Kossounou, Isak Hien, and Honest Ahanor in the back line; and Raoul Bellanova, Éderson, Mario Pasalic, Davide Zappacosta, Lazar Samardzic, and Ademola Lookman in midfield, leaving Nikola Krstovic up front.
On the other side, Sassuolo, managed by Fabio Grosso, employed a 4-3-3 formation with Arijanet Muric as the goalkeeper; a defense comprising Sebastian Walukiewicz, Tarik Muharemovic, Jay Idzes, and Fali Candé; a midfield trio of Kristian Thorstvedt, Nemanja Matic, and Ismael Koné; and an attacking front of Domenico Berardi, Andrea Pinamonti, and Alieu Fadera.
The match was officiated by referee Valerio Crezzini.
Looking ahead, Atalanta will travel to face Napoli in their next fixture, while Sassuolo will play at home against Pisa at the Mapei Stadium – Città del Tricolore.
Following this match, Sassuolo accumulates 13 points and sits in 13th place on the table. In contrast, Atalanta holds 16 points, currently positioned in 8th place.
Substitutions for Atalanta
- 45’ 2H – Odilon Kossounou off for Berat Djimsiti; Éderson off for Charles De Ketelaere
- 57’ 2H – Nikola Krstovic off for Gianluca Scamacca
- 77’ 2H – Ademola Lookman off for Kamaldeen Sulemana
- 82’ 2H – Davide Zappacosta off for Nicola Zalewski
Substitutions for Sassuolo
- 59’ 2H – Alieu Fadera off for Armand Laurienté
- 80’ 2H – Fali Candé off for Josh Doig
- 89’ 2H – Domenico Berardi off for Walid Cheddira; Andrea Pinamonti off for Nicholas Pierini; Ismael Koné off for Edoardo Iannoni
Yellow Cards for Sassuolo:
- 35’ 1H – Arijanet Muric (Delaying the game)
- 33’ 2H – Fali Candé