Final result: Reggiana-Sassuolo 0-2
REGGIANA
Bardi 7 – His performance between the posts was decisive on several occasions, with prodigious interventions that kept the Granata team afloat. In the first half he excels on Gondo, while in the second half he performs a real miracle on Thorstvedt with a feline leap that draws applause. Not guilty of the two goals conceded.
Sampirisi 5.5 – A fluctuating performance on the right wing, where he alternates good defensive closures with a few too many inattentions. The warning at the end of the first half influenced his push in the second half.
Meroni 5.5 – In the heart of the Granata defense he tries to keep Pierini at bay with mixed success. On Mulattieri’s goal he is attracted to the ball, leaving too much space for the black and green attacker.
Lucchesi 6 – Among the best in the Granata backfield, he stands out for his timing in interventions and good reading of defensive situations. He saves a tap-in from Laurienté on the line.
Marras 5.5 – Struggles to find the right position on the pitch, alternating some interesting ideas with several breaks. From 59′ Girma 5.5 – His entry does not change the inertia of the race.
Sersanti 6 – In midfield he is among the most proactive of his team, with several ball recoveries and good verticalisations. In the second half an assist is needed for the kiss for Portanova.
Reinhart 5.5 – Orderly performance but without acute details in the control room. He struggles to dictate the timing of the maneuver.
Portanova 6 – Moves between the lines trying to create numerical superiority. In the second half he almost scored with a shot blocked by Moldovan. From 81′ Maggio sv
Libutti 5.5 – In the left-handed lane he is unable to have the impact he would like. From 77′ Urso sv
Vergara 5.5 – He moves a lot but with little structure. It never manages to be truly dangerous.
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Gondo 5.5 – Fights for every ball but fails to become dangerous. From the 59th minute Pettinari 6 – Enters with the right attitude, challenging Moldovan with a nice curling shot.
William Avenues 5.5 – His Reggiana holds their own against Sassuolo for an hour, then gives in at a distance. The changes do not have the desired effect.
SASSUOLO
Moldovan 7 – Protagonist of at least three decisive interventions that save the result. Safe in exits and high holds.
Toljan 6.5 – He pushes consistently on the right, providing the assist for Mulattieri’s 2-0 with a perfect cross.
Romagna 6 – His match lasted only 24 minutes due to a muscle problem. From the 24th minute Odenthal 6 – He comes in cold but doesn’t disappoint, leading the defense with personality.
Muharemovic 6.5 – Attentive and precise in his interventions, he does not give space to the Granata attackers.
Pieragnolo 6 – Ordinary administration on the left-handed lane. From the 65th minute Paz 6 – Manages the end of the match without any worries.
Obiang 6.5 – Dictates the timing of the maneuver with experience, even recovering several balls.
Boloca 6 – Substantial performance in the midfield, where he guarantees balance to the team.
Berardi 7 – His magical left foot provides the assist for Thorstvedt’s lead. Constant reference point of the offensive maneuver. From 84′ Volpato sv
Thorstvedt 7 – Unlock the match with a precise header. In the second half he came close to an encore with a shot blocked by Bardi. From 84′ Iannoni sv
Lauriente 6 – Some interesting ideas but also several breaks. From 65′ Mulattieri 7 – He comes in and leaves his mark with a perfect turn that makes it 2-0.
Pierini 6.5 – He moves well between the lines creating space for his teammates. Bardi gets involved on a couple of occasions.
Fabio Grosso 7 – His Sassuolo plays with personality and strikes in key moments. Deserved victory and intelligent energy management. And at the top the gap to the pursuers widens.