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59% Ball Possession INTER and 41% Ball Possession SASSUOLO
Inter 0 – 1 Sassuolo 
. 93′ Domenico Berardi (pen)
Serie A Standing BEFORE the game:
Inter, 1st position with 39 points and a positive goal difference of +13
Sassuolo, 7th position with 28 points and a positive goal difference of +5
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | DIFF | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Inter | 18 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 24:11 | 13 | 39 |
| 7 | Sassuolo | 17 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 22:17 | 5 | 28 |
Inter losing the first position after losing the home game against Sassuolo. It’s a historical victory for Sassuolo because its’ the first time that they win at the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium. Inter falling ow down to the second position with 39 points while Napoli take the first position reaching 41 points.
The game was 0-0 almost until the end of the match. Something unthinkable for Inter happening in the 95th minute…. the script changes! Referee Doveri giving a penalty to Sassuolo. The penalty conceded by Inter defender Miranda after a foul in the penalty area on Sassuolo forward Gregoire Defrel. Taking the penalty spot is forward Domenico Berardi and you can just imagine the pressure! Well, say no more, Berardi concentrating and there he goes converting the penalty with a left footed shot in the center!…. Total part for Sassuolo seeing this miracle come true at the Meazza while for Inter a nightmare.
Credit of this victory will also go to Sassuolo goalkeeper Andrea Consigli for the super performance blocking Inter’s chances to score on several occasion.
- There are 2 precedents between Inter vs Sassuolo at the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium. Stats showing Inter with 2 wins wihle Sassuolo still dreaming with a victory or even a draw.
Here is INTER official starting lineup by coach Roberto Mancini:
INTER (4-3-3): Handanović; D’Ambrosio, Miranda, Murillo, Nagatomo; Medel, Kondogbia, Brozović; Perišić, Icardi, Ljajić
Here is SASSUOLO official starting lineup by coach Eusebio Di Francesco:
SASSUOO (4-3-3): Consigli; Vrsaljko, Cannavaro, Acerbi, Peluso; Missiroli, Magnanelli, Duncan; Berardi, Falcinelli, Sansone.
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Stats BEFORE the game. Top scorer for INTER: Mauro Icardi with 8 goals
Top scorer for SASSUOLO: Sergio Floccari with 4 goals
| Inter | Goals | Goals | Sassuolo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Icardi, Mauro | 8 | 4 | Floccari, Sergio |
| Jovetic, Stevan | 4 | 3 | Sansone, Nicola |
| Perisic, Ivan | 2 | 3 | Floro Flores, Antonio |
| Ljajic, Adem | 2 | 2 | Acerbi, Francesco |
| Brozovic, Marcelo | 2 | 2 | Defrel, Gregoire |
Sats. Here are the last 3 games of INTER: 1 win, 2 lost
| 06/01/16 | SA | Empoli – Inter | 0:1 | Round 18 | |||
| 30/12/15 | CFG | Inter – Paris St.-Germa… | 0:1 | ||||
| 20/12/15 | SA | Inter – Lazio | 1:2 | Roud 17 |
Here are the last 3 games of SASSUOLO: 1 win, 2 draws
| 06/01/16 | SA | Sassuolo – Frosinone | 2:2 | Round 18 | |||
| 20/12/15 | SA | Verona – Sassuolo | 1:1 | Round 17 | |||
| 06/12/15 | SA | Sampdoria – Sassuolo | 1:3 | Round 15 |
Disciplinary Situation BEFORE the game. 1 suspended player for INTER: Felipe Melo (2)
1 suspended player for SASSUOLO: Pellegrini (1)
Photo: facebook.com/officialsassuolocalcio
Sassuolo players celebrating after their historical victory against Inter.
Sassuolo official starting lineup against Inter
Photo: facebook.com/Inter
Inter official starting lineup against Sassuolo
2015 – 2016 Italian Serie A Week 19
Inter 0 – 1 Sassuolo
Sunday 10 January 2016
Giuseppe Meazza Stadium
Milan, Italy
12:30
Referee: DOVERI
Assistants: BARBIRATI – MARZALONI
Fourth Official: LO CICERO
ADD1: MASSA
ADD2: CANDUSSIO
Goals: 93′ Domenico Berardi (pen)
Official lineups – formations:
INTER (4-3-3): Handanović; D’Ambrosio, Miranda, Murillo, Nagatomo; Medel, Kondogbia, Brozović; Perišić, Icardi, Ljajić
Subs: Carrizo, Ranocchia, Santon, Dodô, Juan Jesus, Telles, Guarín, Gnoukouri, Biabiany, Palacio, Jovetić, Manaj .
Coach: Roberto Mancini.
SASSUOO (4-3-3): Consigli; Vrsaljko, Cannavaro, Acerbi, Peluso; Missiroli, Magnanelli, Duncan; Berardi, Falcinelli, Sansone.
Subs: Pegolo, Pomini, Fontanesi, Antei, Ariaudo, Longhi, Gazzola, Laribi, Biondini, Politano, Defrel, Floro Flores.
Coach: Eusebio Di Francesco.
| Inter | Match Stats | Sassuolo |
| 0 | Goals | 1 |
| 21(6) | Shots (on goal) | 15(6) |
| 16 | Fouls | 19 |
| 9 | Corner kicks | 7 |
| 5 | Offsides | 1 |
| 59% | Ball Possession | 41% |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 5 | Saves | 6 |