Sassuolo delivered an impressive performance, defeating Hellas Verona 3-0 in their Serie A matchup on matchday 26. Domenico Berardi shone brightly by scoring two goals from open play, finding the net in the 43rd minute of the first half and again in the 61st minute of the second half. Andrea Pinamonti also contributed to the scoreline, adding another goal in the 39th minute, capping off a memorable day for the hosts.
Despite his earlier success, Berardi had a chance to extend the lead further but missed a penalty awarded in the first half stoppage time.
Berardi was undoubtedly the standout player of the match, netting two goals and attempting three shots on target.
Armand Laurienté also made notable contributions during the game at Mapei Stadium – Città del Tricolore, successfully completing two key passes.
Sassuolo’s manager, Fabio Grosso, fielded a 4-3-3 formation with Arijanet Muric in goal; Woyo Coulibaly, Sebastian Walukiewicz, Jay Idzes, and Ulisses García in defense; Kristian Thorstvedt, Luca Lipani, and Ismael Koné in midfield; while Berardi, Pinamonti, and Laurienté formed the attacking trio.
On the other side, Hellas Verona, managed by Paolo Sammarco, opted for a 5-3-2 setup, featuring Lorenzo Montipò in goal; Domagoj Bradaric, Armel Bella Kotchap, Victor Nelsson, Andrias Edmundsson, and Martin Frese in defense; Al Musrati, Cheikh Niasse, and Abdou Harroui in midfield; and Kieron Bowie alongside Amin Sarr up front.
The match was officiated by Livio Marinelli at the Mapei Stadium – Città del Tricolore.
Looking ahead, Sassuolo’s next clash in the league will be a home match against Atalanta, while Hellas Verona will host Napoli.
With this victory, Sassuolo accumulates 35 points, placing them in eighth position. Meanwhile, Hellas Verona remains at the bottom of the table with just 15 points.
Substitutions for Sassuolo
35’ 1st half – Woyo Coulibaly out for Filippo Romagna
88’ 2nd half – Sebastian Walukiewicz out for Pedro Felipe
Yellow Cards for Sassuolo:
16’ 1st half – Woyo Coulibaly (Unsporting behavior)
33’ 2nd half – Sebastian Walukiewicz (Argument with an opponent)
Substitutions for Hellas Verona
71’ 2nd half – Amin Sarr out for Daniel Mosquera and Andrea Pinamonti out for Mbala Nzola
72’ 2nd half – Domagoj Bradaric out for Daniel Oyegoke, Armand Laurienté out for Alieu Fadera, and Ismael Koné out for Edoardo Iannoni
81’ 2nd half – Kieron Bowie out for Ioan Vermesan and Abdou Harroui out for Tomás Suslov
Yellow Cards for Hellas Verona:
38’ 1st half – Andrias Edmundsson (Holding an opponent to prevent advancement)
5’ 2nd half – Al Musrati (Unsporting behavior)
Red Card for Hellas Verona:
39’ 2nd half – Al Musrati (Straight red card)