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58% Ball Possession INTER and 42% Ball Possession SASSUOLO
Inter 1 – 0 Sassuolo 
48′ Walter Samuel
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Serie A Standing AFTER the game:
Inter, 6th position with 33 points and a positive goal difference of +12
Sassuolo, 19th position with 17 points and a negative goal difference of -25
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | Diff. | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Inter | 23 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 40:27 | 13 | 36 |
| 19 | Sassuolo | 23 | 4 | 5 | 14 | 23:49 | -26 | 17 |
On Week 4 game ending, Sassuolo 0 – 7 Inter, September 22, 2013
Inter finally winning their first game in 2014! A victory thanks to the goal by defender Walter Samuel putting Inter back in the 5th position for the Europa League zone.
Sassuolo making the first forced substitution for injury in the 23rd minute. Midfielder Davide Biondini could not continue and is replaced by midfielder Raman Chibsah.
In the 32nd minute, Sassuolo challenging Inter with forward Domenico Berardi seeing his left footed shot saved by Inter goalkeeper Samir Handanovic in the bottom right corner.
In the 42nd minute an assist by forward Rodrigo Palacio to forward Diego Milito delivering a right footed shot only to be saved by Sassuolo goalkeeper Pego in the center. Milito cannot believe his luck!
Inter dominating the first half with at least 3 goal opportunities all cleared by Sassuolo goalkeeper Gianluca Pegolo.
First half ends 62% ball possession Inter and 38% Sassuolo ball possession
Inter returning in the second half to score the winner goal in the 48th minute. The assist by midfielder Hernandes following a corner conceded by Sassuolo defender Paolo Cannavaro. Hernanes shooting the ball towards the center finding defender Walter Samuel ready for the headed shot defeating Sassuolo goalkeeper Pegolo in the high center. It’s the first goal by Samuel this season and 22 in Serie A.
Here is INTER official starting lineup by coach Walter Mazzarri:
Inter: 1 Handanovic; 35 Rolando, 25 Samuel, 5 Juan Jesus; 2
Jonathan, 13 Guarin, 17 Kuzmanovic, 88 Hernanes, 55 Nagatomo; 8 Palacio,
22 Milito.
Here is SASSUOLO official starting lineup by coach Alberto Malesani:
Sassuolo: 79 Pegolo; 3 Longhi, 6 Ariaudo, 8 Marrone, 9 Floccari, 16 Biondini, 20 Bianco, 22 Brighi, 25 Berardi, 28 Cannavaro, 87 Rosi.
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Disciplinary Situation: No suspended players for INTER
1 suspended player for SASSUOLO: Mendes
Stats AFTER the game. Top scorer for INTER: Forward Rodrigo Palacio with 10 goals
Top scorer for SASSUOLO: Forward Domenico Berardi with 12 goals
| Inter | Goals | Goals | Sassyiki |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palacio, Rodrigo Sebastian | 10 | 12 | Berardi, Domenico |
| Nagatomo, Yuto | 5 | 5 | Zaza, Simone |
| Cambiasso, Esteban | 4 | 4 | Floro Flores, Antonio |
| Alvarez, Ricardo | 4 | 1 | Marzoratti, Lino |
| Guarin, Fredy | 3 | 1 | Schelotto, Ezequiel Matias |
Stats. Here are the last 3 games of INTER: 1 draw, 2 lost
| 02/02/14 | SA | Juventus – Inter |
3:1 | Round 22 |
| 26/01/14 | SA | Inter – Catania |
0:0 | Round 21 |
| 19/01/14 | SA | Genoa – Inter |
1:0 | Round 20 |
Here are the last 3 games of SASSUOLO: 3 lost
| 02/02/14 | SA | Sassuolo – Verona |
1:2 | Round 22 |
| 26/01/14 | SA | Livorno – Sassuolo |
3:1 | Round 21 |
| 19/01/14 | SA | Sassuolo – Turin |
0:2 | Round 20 |
Click the video to watch the highlights of the game, INTER vs SASSUOLO on Sunday 9 February 2014 at the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium in Milan, Italy, Serie A Week 23
Click the video to watch the commentaries from DIRETTA STADIO by Federico on Inter – Sassuolo (Filippo Tramontana is out with flu)
Inter – Sassuolo Photos Courtesy of inter.it
Italian Serie A Week 23
Inter 1 – 0 Sassuolo
Sunday 9 February 2014
Giuseppe Meazza Stadium
Milan, Italy
20:45
Referee: PERUZZO
Assistants: LIBERTI – PAGANESSI
Fourth Official: SCHENONE
ADD1: DE MARCO
ADD2: CERVELLERA
Attendance:
Goals: 48′ Walter Samuel
Official formations – lineups:
Inter: 1 Handanovic; 35 Rolando, 25 Samuel, 5 Juan Jesus; 2
Jonathan, 13 Guarin, 17 Kuzmanovic, 88 Hernanes, 55 Nagatomo; 8 Palacio,
22 Milito.
Subs: 12 Castellazzi, 30 Carrizo, 4 Zanetti, 6
Andreolli, 9 Icardi, 10 Kovacic, 14 Campagnaro, 16 Mudingayi, 20 Botta,
21 Taider, 23 Ranocchia, 33 D’Ambrosio.
Coach: Walter Mazzarri.
Sassuolo: 79 Pegolo; 3 Longhi, 6 Ariaudo, 8 Marrone, 9 Floccari, 16 Biondini, 20 Bianco, 22 Brighi, 25 Berardi, 28 Cannavaro, 87 Rosi.
Subs:
1 Pomini, 98 Polito, 2 Pucino, 5 Antei, 7 Missiroli, 10 Zaza, 17
Sansone, 23 Gazzola, 45 Chibsah, 70 Farias, 83 Floro Flores, 86 Ziegler.
Coach: Alberto Malesani.
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Inter 1 – 0 Sassuolo 20:45 Referee: PERUZZO |
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| Inter | Match Stats |
Sassuolo |
| 1 | Goals | 0 |
| 16 (7) | Shots (on goal) | 3 (1) |
| 13 | Fouls | 14 |
| 10 | Corner kicks | 3 |
| 4 | Offsides | 0 |
| 58% | Ball Possession | 42% |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Saves | 6 |
What do you think of the results? Which players surprised you or disappointed you and why?