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61% Ball Possession SASSUOLO and 39% Ball Possession ATALANTA
Sassuolo 2 – 2 Atalanta
22′ Francesco Magnanelli 13′ Mauricio Pinilla
40′ Antonio Floro Flores 33′ Mauricio Pinilla
Serie A Standing BEFORE the game:
Sassuolo, 4th position with 6 points and a positive goal difference of +2
Atalanta, 9th position with 3 points and a positive goal difference of +1
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | DIFF | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Sassuolo | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 2 | 6 |
| 9 | Atalanta | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:1 | 1 | 3 |
Sassuolo currently among the leaders of the Serie A winning their two games while Atalanta winning just 1 game. On paper, Sassuolo were favorites to win the home game and remain as leaders. However, just like last season the match Sassuolo vs Atalanta ended with a draw.
A good match for Atalanta forward Mauricio Pinilla scoring 2 goals, though at the end a somber point when he was sent off with a red card. Pinilla opening the score in the 13th minute defeating Sassuolo goalkeeper Andrea Consigli with a right footed shot in the bottom right corner. The assist is by Alejandro Gomez.
Sassuolo equalizing in the 22nd minute with Francesco Magnanelli defeating Atalanta goalkeeper Marco Sportiello with a right footed shot in the top right corner. The assist is by forward Antonio Floro Flores.
Empoli taking the lead again in the 33rd minute. Pinilla defeating goalkeeper Consigli with a right footed shot in the bottom right corner.
In the 38th minute, Referee Mariani giving a yellow card to Mauricio Pinilla for a dive.
Sassuolo reacting and grabbing a point. In the 40th minute there it is Antonio Floro Flores equalizing with a right footed shot in the top left corner. The assist is by Aldred Duncan.
Oops… things complicating now for Atalanta! In the 48th minute, Referee Mariani giving a second yellow card to Mauricio Pinilla after a foul on Sassuolo defender Federico Peluso. It’s an automatic red card and Atalanta remaining now with 10 players.
In the 84th minute, Referee Mariani giving a penalty to Atalanta. The penalty conceded by Sassuolo defender Sime Vrsaljko after a foul on forward Maximiliano Moralez. Not only Vrsaljko gets a yellow car, but this is the second one so it is a red card! Taking the penalty spot is Moralez himself…. wow, wow, wow… oops.. incredible so when Atalanta fans thought they were going to take back the lead, PUFF!!!! Moralez right footed shot is saved by goalkeeper Consigli in the bottom right corner. Now, both teams have only 10 players each.
Sassuolo goalkeeper Andrea Consigli consoling Atalanta forward Maximiliano Moralez after saving his penalty shot denying him the chance to score…
Here is SASSUOLO official starting lineup by coach Eusebio Di Francesco:
Sassuolo (4-3-3): Consigli; Vrsaljko, Cannavaro, Acerbi, Peluso; Missiroli, Magnanelli, Duncan; Sansone, Defrel, Floro Flores.
Here is ATALANTA official starting lineup by coach Edy Reja:
Atalanta (4-3-3): Sportiello; Bellini, Paletta, Cherubin, Dramé; De Roon, Carmona, Kurtić; Moralez, Pinilla, Gómez.
Click the video to watch the highlights of the match Sassuolo 2- 2 Atalanta, Sunday 13 September 2015
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There are 8 precedents for Sassuolo – Atalanta including 4 in Serie A games. Stats showing Sassuolo with 1 win, 1 draw .
Stats BEFORE the game. Top scorer for SASSUOLO: Antonio Floro Flores with 2 goals
Top scorer for ATALANTA: Alejandro Gomez and Guglielmo Stendardo with 1 goal each.
| Sassuolo | Goals | Goals | Atalanta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Floro Flores | 2 | 1 | Alejandro Gomez |
| Nicola Sansone | 1 | 1 | Guglielmo Stendardo |
Stats. Here are the last 3 games of SASSUOLO: 3 wins
| 29/08/15 | SA | Bologna – Sassuolo | 0:1 | Round 2 |
| 23/08/15 | SA | Sassuolo – Napoli | 2:1 | Round 1 |
| 15/08/15 | CI | Sassuolo – Modena | 2:0 | R3 |
Here are the last 3 games of ATALANTA: 2 wins, 1 lost
| 30/08/15 | SA | Atalanta – Frosinone | 2:0 | Round 2 |
| 23/08/15 | SA | Inter – Atalanta | 1:0 | Round 1 |
| 15/08/15 | CI | Atalanta – Cittadella | 3:0 | R3 |
Photo: of the match Sassuolo vs Atalanta courtesy by facebook.com/atalantabc
Atalanta forward Mauricio Pinilla … a Chilenaaaaaaa
Atalanta fans at the Mapei Stadium
Atalanta players thanking the fans at the end of the match
2015 – 2016 Italian Serie A Week 3
Sassuolo 2 – 2 Atalanta
Sunday 13 September 2015
Mapei Stadium
Sassuolo, Italy
15:00
Referee: MARIANI
Assistants: BARBIRATI – PERETTI
Fourth Official: CARIOLATO
ADD1: DI BELLO
ADD2: MARESCA
Goals: 13′ Mauricio Pinilla (A), 22′ Francesco Magnanelli (S), 33′ Mauricio Pinilla (S), 40′ Antonio Floro Flores (S)
Official formations – lineups:
Sassuolo (4-3-3): Consigli; Vrsaljko, Cannavaro, Acerbi, Peluso; Missiroli, Magnanelli, Duncan; Sansone, Defrel, Floro Flores.
Subs.: Pomini, Pegolo, Pellegrini, Biondini, Falcinelli, Laribi, Politano, Ariaudo, Fontanesi, Gazzola, Terranova, Floccari.
Coach. Di Francesco.
Atalanta (4-3-3): Sportiello; Bellini, Paletta, Cherubin, Dramé; De Roon, Carmona, Kurtić; Moralez, Pinilla, Gómez.
Subs: Bassi, Radunović, Stendardo, Toloi, Masiello, D’Alessandro, Migliaccio, Denis, Cigarini, Monachello, Raimondi, Grassi.
Coach:. Reja.
Match Stats
| Sassuolo | Match Stats | Atalanta |
| 2 | Goals | 2 |
| 10(9) | Shots (on goal) | 10(4) |
| 21 | Fouls | 19 |
| 4 | Corner kicks | 2 |
| 1 | Offsides | 2 |
| 61% | Ball Possession | 39% |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 4 |
| 1 | Red Cards | 1 |
| 2 | Saves | 7 |