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73% Ball Possession INTER and 27% Ball Possession SASSUOLO
Inter 1 – 2 Sassuolo 
80′ Rafinha 25′ Matteo Politano
. 72′ Domenico Berardi
Serie A Standing BEFORE the game:
Inter, 5th position with 69 points and a positive goal difference of +36
Sassuolo, 12th position with 40 points and a negative goal difference of -30
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | DIFF | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Inter | 36 | 19 | 12 | 5 | 62:26 | 36 | 69 |
| 12 | Sassuolo | 36 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 27:57 | -30 | 40 |
Inter failing to win the home game and their chances to be in the Champions League next season disappering. Inter already qualifying for the Europa League being in the 5th position, but the target is the Champions. Sassuolo giving a tough lesson to Inter and winning the away game. Sassuolo reaching 43 points is already saved to remain in the Serie A next season.
A cold shower in the first half for Inter fans! It is Sassuolo to open the score in the 25th minute. Forward Matteo Politano defeating Inter goalkeeper Samir Handanovic with a left footed free kick shot in the bottom right corner. It’s the 10th goal of the season by Politano.
25′ GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL Matteeeeooooooo Poliiitanoooooooo!!!! #InterSassuolo 0-1!!! #ForzaSasol
— U.S. Sassuolo (@SassuoloUS) May 12, 2018
Hello, hello, hello, hello…… Inter just without clues! Sassuolo silencing again the Meazza Stadium by scoring the second goal of the match in the 72nd minute. Forward Domenico Berardi delivering a powerful right footed shot in the top left corner to delight their fans!
72′ GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL Domeeeeenicoooooooo Beraaaaardiiiiiiiii Che goooool!!!! #InterSassuolo 0-2!!!! #ForzaSasol
— U.S. Sassuolo (@SassuoloUS) May 12, 2018
Inter shortening the distance in the 80th minute for the 1-2. It is Rafinha to add a ray of hope for Inter defeating Sassuolo goalkeeper Andrea Consigli with a left footed shot in the bottom right corner. The assist is by Ivan Perisic..
Tonight marks Marcelo #Brozovic’s 100th appearance in @SerieA_TIM, all in Inter colours! ??
The Croatian has played an active role in four goals this season with three assists and one goal scored. pic.twitter.com/rLQSQA5ow8
— Inter (@Inter_en) May 12, 2018
Here is INTER official starting lineup – formation by Coach Luciano Spalletti:
Inter (4-2-3-1): Handanović; Cancelo, Škriniar, Ranocchia, D’Ambrosio; Vecino, Brozović; Candreva, Rafinha, Perišić; Icardi.
Here is SASSUOLO official starting lineup – formation by Coach Giuseppe Iachini:
Sassuolo (3-5-2): Consigli; Lemos, Acerbi, Dell’Orco; Adjapong, Missiroli, Magnanelli, Duncan, Rogério; Berardi, Politano.
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Stats BEFORE the game. Top scorer of INTER: Mauro Icardi with 28 goals
Top scorer of SASSUOLO: Matteo Politano with 9 goal
| Inter | Goals | Goals | Sassuolo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Icardi, Mauro | 28 | 9 | Politano, Matteo |
| Perisic, Ivan | 11 | 3 | Berardi, Domenico |
| Skriniar, Milan | 4 | 3 | Matri, Alessandro |
| Brozovic, Marcelo | 4 | 2 | Falcinelli, Diego |
| Eder | 3 | 2 | Babacar, Khouma |
Stats. Here are the last 3 games of INTER: 2 wins, 1 lost
| 06/05/18 | SA | Udinese – Inter | 0:4 | 36 | |||
| 28/04/18 | SA | Inter – Juventus | 2:3 | 35 | |||
| 22/04/18 | SA | Chievo – Inter | 1:2 | 34 |
Stats. Here are the last 3 games of SASSUOLO: 2 wins, 1 lost
| 06/05/18 | SA | Sassuolo – Sampdoria | 1:0 | 36 | |||
| 29/04/18 | SA | Crotone – Sassuolo | 4:1 | 35 | |||
| 21/04/18 | SA | Sassuolo – Fiorentina | 1:0 | 34 |
The Italian Referee Association (AIA) has designated Referee Rosario Abisso from the section of Palermo to direct the Serie A Week 37 game, Inter vs Sassuolo
Photo: twitter.com/ACChievoVerona
? Here is our starting XI for #InterSassuolo! ?#ForzaInter ?⚫ #InterIsComing pic.twitter.com/cppRu9JWId
— Inter (@Inter_en) May 12, 2018
Ecco l’arrivo della squadra! Fra poco le formazioni ufficiali di #InterSassuolo ?? #ForzaSasol pic.twitter.com/7SCzASgVJO
— U.S. Sassuolo (@SassuoloUS) May 12, 2018
#InterSassuolo: i neroverdi scenderanno in campo così ⬇️
(3-5-2) Consigli; Lemos, Acerbi, Dell’Orco; Adjapong, Missiroli, Magnanelli, Duncan, Rogerio; Berardi, Politano#ForzaSasol ?? pic.twitter.com/yZiTflUAJK
— U.S. Sassuolo (@SassuoloUS) May 12, 2018
Ci siamo!! Allo Stadio Meazza è iniziata #InterSassuolo! Forza neroverdiiiiiiiii ??? #ForzaSasol ?? pic.twitter.com/HLo1Lj96pT
— U.S. Sassuolo (@SassuoloUS) May 12, 2018
Photo: facebook.com/officialsassuolocalcio
2017 – 2018 Italian Serie A Week 37
Inter 1 – 2 Sassuolo
Saturday 12 May 2018
Mapei Stadium
Sassuolo, Italy
20:45
Referee: ABISSO
Assistants: DEL GIOVANE – PRENNA
Fourth Official: LA PENNA
VAR: DI BELLO
AVAR: CRISPO
Goals: 25′ Matteo Politano (S), 72′ Domenico Berardi (S), 80′ Rafinha
Official lineups – formations:
Inter (4-2-3-1): Handanović; Cancelo, Škriniar, Ranocchia, D’Ambrosio; Vecino, Brozović; Candreva, Rafinha, Perišić; Icardi.
Subs: Padelli, Berni, Lisandro, Santon, Miranda, Dalbert, Gagliardini, B. Valero, Karamoh, Éder, Pinamonti.
Coach: Luciano Spalletti.
Sassuolo (3-5-2): Consigli; Lemos, Acerbi, Dell’Orco; Adjapong, Missiroli, Magnanelli, Duncan, Rogério; Berardi, Politano.
Subs: Pegolo, Marson, Letschert, Ferrini, Biondini, Mazzitelli, Cassata, Frattesi, Ragusa, Pierini, Matri, Babacar.
Coach: Giuseppe Iachini.
Referee: Rosario Abisso (Palermo)
