“Cristian Volpato breaks the deadlock with a brilliant left-footed strike from outside the box after Sassuolo counter-attack”
Pivotal“M'Bala Nzola doubles Sassuolo's advantage with a composed finish from Armand Laurienté's through ball”
Pivotal“Nico Paz pulls one back for Como with a diving header from Ivan Smolcic's cross”
Pivotal“Como manager makes triple substitution at halftime bringing on fresh legs to chase the equalizer”
Sassuolo
Como
Outstanding performance
Sassuolo•AttackerSassuolo secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Como in a match that showcased their clinical counter-attacking prowess against the visitors' dominant possession play. Despite Como controlling 70% of possession and registering 527 passes compared to Sassuolo's 234, the home side proved far more clinical in front of goal. The match turned dramatically in a four-minute spell before halftime, with Cristian Volpato and M'Bala Nzola striking twice on the counter-attack after Como had dominated territory and created 82 dangerous attacks. Nico Paz's header just before the break gave Como hope, but despite their territorial dominance and triple substitution at halftime, they couldn't find the equalizer. This result highlights Sassuolo's tactical discipline and efficiency, taking their chances when they came despite being outplayed for large periods.
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Ismaël Koné from Sassuolo won a free kick in defense.
Missed chance. Jacobo Ramón of Como headed the ball from the center of the box after a corner.
Corner awarded to Como after a concession by Jay Idzes.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 5 minutes of added time.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Tarik Muharemovic from Sassuolo.
Andrea Pinamonti from Sassuolo had a missed chance, shooting with his left foot from the left side of the box, just missing the goal. The assist came from Tarik Muharemovic after a quick break.
Shot blocked. Marc Oliver Kempf from Como has his left-footed shot from outside the box blocked.
Luca Lipani from Sassuolo commits a foul.
Luca Lipani from Sassuolo committed a foul.
Kristian ThorstvedtYellow CardKristian Thorstvedt of Sassuolo receives a yellow card for a foul.
Álvaro Morata won a free kick in defense for Como.
Foul committed by Kristian Thorstvedt of Sassuolo.
Armand Laurienté from Sassuolo misses a chance, shooting with his right foot from outside the box after a free kick, but the ball goes high.
Alberto MorenoYellow CardAlberto Moreno from Como receives a yellow card for a foul.
Armand Laurienté from Sassuolo won a free kick in the attacking area.
Substitution for Sassuolo: Andrea Pinamonti replaces M'Bala Nzola.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Jay Idzes of Sassuolo.
Jay Idzes from Sassuolo won a free kick in defense.
Como wins a corner after Sebastian Walukiewicz concedes.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Jay Idzes from Sassuolo.
Máximo Perrone's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Tasos Douvikas's shot from the center of the box is blocked. Mërgim Vojvoda provided the assist with a cross.
Substitution for Como: Nicolas Kühn replaces Lucas da Cunha.
Handball by Tasos Douvikas for Como.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Kristian Thorstvedt of Sassuolo.
Nico Paz from Como attempts an attack with a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but it's saved.
Missed chance. Lucas da Cunha from Como takes a left-footed shot from over 35 yards, but it goes high and wide to the left.
Alieu Fadera from Sassuolo commits a foul.
Alberto Moreno of Como won a free kick in an attacking position.
Nemanja Matic from Sassuolo won a free kick in defense.
Substitution for Sassuolo: Alieu Fadera replaces Cristian Volpato.
Substitution for Sassuolo: Alieu Fadera replaces Cristian Volpato.
Substitution for Como: Jesús Rodríguez replaces Assane Diao due to injury.
Missed chance. Tarik Muharemovic of Sassuolo headed the ball from the right side of the six-yard box after a corner.
Sassuolo wins a corner after Máximo Perrone concedes.
Woyo Coulibaly from Sassuolo won a free kick on the left wing.
Sebastian Walukiewicz of Sassuolo won a free kick in an attacking position.
Cristian Volpato from Sassuolo attempts an attack with a left-footed shot from the right side of the box, but it's saved in the right corner by Jean Butez of Como.
M'Bala Nzola from Sassuolo committed a foul.
Mërgim Vojvoda from Como won a free kick in defense.
Nemanja Matic of Sassuolo won a free kick in defense.
Woyo Coulibaly of Sassuolo commits a handball.
M'Bala Nzola from Sassuolo misses a chance with a left-footed shot from outside the box after a fast break.
Ismaël KonéYellow CardIsmaël Koné from Sassuolo receives a yellow card for a foul.
Ismaël Koné from Sassuolo commits a foul.
Alberto Moreno from Como won a free kick in defense.
Sebastian Walukiewicz of Sassuolo won a free kick in defense.
Cristian Volpato from Sassuolo committed a foul.
Máximo Perrone from Como won a free kick on the left wing.
The second half begins with Sassuolo leading Como 2-1.
Substitution for Como: Mërgim Vojvoda replaces Ivan Smolcic.
Substitution for Como: Máximo Perrone replaces Maxence Caqueret.
Substitution for Como: Tasos Douvikas replaces Martin Baturina.
The first half ends with Sassuolo leading Como 2-1.
assist: Ivan Smolcic
Goal! Como scores to make it 2-1 against Sassuolo. Nico Paz heads the ball into the top left corner from the center of the box, assisted by Ivan Smolcic's cross.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 2 minutes of added time.
assist: Armand Laurienté
Goal! Sassuolo leads 2-0 against Como. M'Bala Nzola scores for Sassuolo with a left-footed shot from the center of the box into the center of the goal, assisted by Armand Laurienté's through ball after a fast break.
assist: M'Bala Nzola
Goal! Sassuolo leads 1-0 against Como. Cristian Volpato scores for Sassuolo with a left-footed shot from outside the box to the center of the goal, assisted by M'Bala Nzola after a fast break.
Como wins a corner after Woyo Coulibaly concedes.
Missed chance. Assane Diao from Como shoots with his right foot from outside the box but it goes high. The assist was by Alberto Moreno.
Corner awarded to Como after a concession by Tarik Muharemovic.
Nico Paz's shot from outside the box is blocked. Jacobo Ramón provided the assist.
Sassuolo wins a corner after Jacobo Ramón concedes.
Armand Laurienté's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Kristian Thorstvedt provided the assist.
Assane Diao's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The assist came from Ivan Smolcic.
Corner awarded to Como after a concession by Jay Idzes.
Corner awarded to Como after a concession by Tarik Muharemovic.
Martin Baturina from Como won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Woyo Coulibaly of Sassuolo.
Álvaro MorataYellow CardÁlvaro Morata from Como receives a yellow card for a foul.
M'Bala Nzola from Sassuolo won a free kick in the defensive area.
Corner awarded to Como, conceded by Stefano Turati.
New attacking attempt. Nico Paz from Como takes a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the left corner by Stefano Turati from Sassuolo. The assist was provided by Álvaro Morata.
M'Bala Nzola from Sassuolo commits a handball.
Foul by Nemanja Matic on Sassuolo.
Martin Baturina from Como won a free kick in defense.
Sassuolo wins a corner, conceded by Jean Butez.
New attacking attempt. Armand Laurienté from Sassuolo takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the top center of the goal by Jean Butez from Como.
Jacobo RamónYellow CardJacobo Ramón from Como receives a yellow card for a foul.
Foul committed by Jacobo Ramón of Como.
Kristian Thorstvedt from Sassuolo won a free kick in an attacking position.
Foul committed by Sebastian Walukiewicz of Sassuolo.
Martin Baturina from Como won a free kick in defense.
Woyo Coulibaly of Sassuolo misses a chance, shooting with his right foot from outside the box, sending the ball high and wide to the left after a corner.
Sassuolo wins a corner after Jean Butez concedes.
Handball by Kristian Thorstvedt of Sassuolo.
Foul committed by Kristian Thorstvedt of Sassuolo.
Assane Diao from Como won a free kick on the right wing.
Nico Paz from Como missed a chance, heading the ball from the center of the box over the goal. The assist came from Maxence Caqueret, who provided a cross after a corner.
Corner awarded to Como after a concession by Jay Idzes.
Sassuolo wins a corner after Jacobo Ramón concedes.
Kristian Thorstvedt's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. The assist came from M'Bala Nzola.
The first half begins.
