Sassuolo achieved a narrow victory over Catanzaro on Friday, August 15, 2025, at the Mapei Stadium. This is fantastic news for Sassuolo as they secured their first win of the season and a spot in the Coppa Italia. The final score was 1-0. In the 32nd minute, Josh Doig found the net with a left-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom right corner, thanks to a through ball from Domenico Berardi.

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Congratulations Domenico Berardi for reaching the historic milestone of 400 games with Sassuolo, in all competitions! 2025-26 Coppa Italia Frecciarossa Round of 32 Sassuolo 1 – 0 Catanzaro Mapei Stadium Friday 15 August 2025 Reggio Emilia, Italy 18:30 Referee: TURRINI Assistants: CATALLO – MONACO Fourth Official: SACCHI VAR: PATERNA AVAR: PRONTERA Goals: 32' Doig (S) Lineups - Tabellino: Lineup Sassuolo (4-3-3): Turati; Walukiewicz, Romagna, Muharemovic, Doig; Koné (84' Iannoni), Boloca (68' Lipani), Ghion (60' Pinamonti); Berardi, Laurienté (68' Pierini), Fadera (60' Volpato). Subs: Satalino, Zacchi, Murić, Candé, Mulattieri, Pieragnolo, Paz, Idzes, Moro, Alvarez. Coach: Grosso Lineup Catanzaro (4-3-2-1): Pigliacelli; Frosinini, Antonini, Brighenti (83' Bettella), Di Chiara (83' Favasuli); Petriccione (58' Pittarello), Pontisso; Liberali (58' D'Alessandro), Rispoli, Nuamah (90'+1 Buso); Iemmello. Subs: Marietta, Borrelli, Bashi, Volpi, Biasci, Alesi, Paura, Seha, Cissé. Coach: Aquilani

Sassuolo official lineup against Catanzaro

Catanzaro official lineup against Sassuolo

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