Commentary:
90+7' Alessandro Deiola from Cagliari is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
90+7' Both teams could have won today but Cagliari just managed to carve out the victory
90+7' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+7' Today's attendance is 14689.
90+7' Ball possession: Cagliari: 37%, Sassuolo: 63%.
90+7' Matteo Lovato relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+7' Filip Djuricic from Sassuolo sends a deflected cross into the box.
90+6' Sassuolo take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+6' Goal kick for Cagliari.
90+6' Filip Djuricic from Sassuolo tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
90+5' Sassuolo are in control of the ball.
90+5' Ball possession: Cagliari: 36%, Sassuolo: 64%.
90+5' Sassuolo take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+5' Cagliari take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+4' Gaston Pereiro is given a yellow card for pushing an opponent.
90+4' Gaston Pereiro is penalised for pushing Andrea Consigli.
90+4' Razvan Marin from Cagliari takes a short corner kick from the right.
90+4' Cagliari are trying to create something here.
90+3' Good effort by Giacomo Raspadori as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
90+3' Gian Marco Ferrari from Sassuolo heads the ball to a team mate.
90+3' Vlad Chiriches sends a long ball upfield.
90+2' Sassuolo are trying to create something here.
90+2' Sassuolo take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+2' Sassuolo plays a short goal kick.
90+2' Razvan Marin fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
90+2' Leonardo Pavoletti from Cagliari passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
90+2' Leonardo Pavoletti from Cagliari takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
90+2' Cagliari take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+1' Gaston Pereiro from Cagliari passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
90+1' Gaston Pereiro from Cagliari takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
90+1' Great skill from Gaston Pereiro as he dribbles past his opponents
90+1' Razvan Marin from Cagliari find his team mate with a neat back heel pass.
90+1' Cagliari take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 6 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Sassuolo take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90' Cagliari take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90' Ball possession: Cagliari: 36%, Sassuolo: 64%.
90' Filip Djuricic comes back onto the field.
90' Marko Rog comes back onto the field.
90' The game is restarted.
89' Marko Rog is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
89' Filip Djuricic is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
89' Filip Djuricic is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
89' Marko Rog is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
89' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
88' Dangerous challenge by Filip Djuricic from Sassuolo. Marko Rog on the receiving end of that.
88' Sassuolo take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
88' Cagliari take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
88' The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
87' Joao Pedro is leaving the field to be replaced by Gaston Pereiro in a tactical substitution.
87' Raoul Bellanova is leaving the field to be replaced by Gabriele Zappa in a tactical substitution.
86' Dangerous challenge by Marko Rog from Cagliari. Ruan Tressoldi on the receiving end of that.
86' Gian Marco Ferrari relieves the pressure with a clearance
86' Marko Rog from Cagliari takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
86' Sassuolo take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
85' Ball possession: Cagliari: 37%, Sassuolo: 63%.
85' Cagliari take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
84' Cagliari take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
84' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
83' The referee signals a free kick as Joao Pedro from Cagliari trips Hamed Traore
83' Vlad Chiriches relieves the pressure with a clearance
83' Dalbert puts in a cross...
83' Cagliari take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
83' Sassuolo take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
82' Davide Frattesi is leaving the field to be replaced by Filip Djuricic in a tactical substitution.
82' Gianluca Scamacca is leaving the field to be replaced by Matheus Henrique in a tactical substitution.
81' Sassuolo plays a short goal kick.
81' Cagliari take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
80' Cagliari take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
80' Ball possession: Cagliari: 36%, Sassuolo: 64%.
80' Goal kick for Cagliari.
79' Sassuolo take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
79' The game is restarted.
79' Raoul Bellanova is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
79' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
79' Sassuolo take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
78' Sassuolo are in control of the ball.
77' Marko Rog from Cagliari tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
77' Poor play by Vlad Chiriches as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
77' Could be a good chance here as Raoul Bellanova from Cagliari cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
77' Goal kick for Cagliari.
76' Hamed Traore from Sassuolo directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
76' Sassuolo are trying to create something here.
75' The referee signals a free kick as Joao Pedro from Cagliari trips Ruan Tressoldi
75' Ball possession: Cagliari: 36%, Sassuolo: 64%.
74' Leonardo Pavoletti from Cagliari goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Gian Marco Ferrari
74' Alberto Grassi is injured and is replaced by Daniele Baselli.
73' Alberto Grassi is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
73' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
73' The referee signals a free kick as Hamed Traore from Sassuolo trips Marko Rog
72' Cagliari take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
71' Marko Rog from Cagliari directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
71' Sassuolo take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
71' Cagliari take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
70' Goal kick for Sassuolo.
70' Ball possession: Cagliari: 37%, Sassuolo: 63%.
70' Leonardo Pavoletti from Cagliari commits a foul by elbowing Davide Frattesi
69' Goal kick for Cagliari.
69' Ruan Tressoldi from Sassuolo crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
69' Sassuolo take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
68' Alessandro Deiola is leaving the field to be replaced by Marko Rog in a tactical substitution.
68' Keita Balde is leaving the field to be replaced by Leonardo Pavoletti in a tactical substitution.
68' Davide Frattesi from Sassuolo directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
67' Sassuolo plays a short goal kick.
67' Razvan Marin from Cagliari crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
66' Goal kick for Cagliari.
66' Gregoire Defrel is leaving the field to be replaced by Rogerio in a tactical substitution.
66' Giorgos Kyriakopoulos is leaving the field to be replaced by Emil Konradsen Ceide in a tactical substitution.
65' Gianluca Scamacca from Sassuolo tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
65' Sassuolo plays a short goal kick.
65' Razvan Marin fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
65' Razvan Marin from Cagliari takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
65' Cagliari start a counter attack.
65' Ball possession: Cagliari: 38%, Sassuolo: 62%.
64' Sassuolo are trying to create something here.
64' Sassuolo take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
64' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
63' Gianluca Scamacca from Sassuolo heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
63' The referee signals a free kick as Giorgio Altare from Cagliari trips Hamed Traore
62' Alberto Grassi from Cagliari sends a deflected cross into the box.
62' Gian Marco Ferrari is penalised for pushing Keita Balde.
61' Joao Pedro from Cagliari is ruled offside.
61' Razvan Marin shoots from outside the box, but Andrea Consigli has it under control
61' Keita Balde of Cagliari passes the ball to a team mate.
61' Cagliari are trying to create something here.
61' Vlad Chiriches is penalised for pushing Keita Balde.
60' Goal kick for Cagliari.
60' Ball possession: Cagliari: 39%, Sassuolo: 61%.
60' Giacomo Raspadori goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
59' Giorgos Kyriakopoulos of Sassuolo passes the ball to a team mate.
59' Sassuolo are trying to create something here.
59' Hamed Traore from Sassuolo sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
58' A shot by Hamed Traore is blocked.
58' Hamed Traore from Sassuolo takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
58' Sassuolo are trying to create something here.
58' Sassuolo plays a short goal kick.
58' Joao Pedro from Cagliari had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
58' Joao Pedro has a great chance to score, but his effort is turned behind for a corner kick by the keeper!
58' CHANCE! Joao Pedro finds himself in a 1 on 1 situation with the keeper...
58' Joao Pedro from Cagliari takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
58' Alberto Grassi carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
57' Andrea Carboni from Cagliari goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Gregoire Defrel
56' Sassuolo are in control of the ball.
56' Sassuolo are trying to create something here.
56' Could be a good chance here as Hamed Traore from Sassuolo cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
56' Sassuolo start a counter attack.
56' Goal kick for Cagliari.
55' Giorgos Kyriakopoulos from Sassuolo crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
55' Ball possession: Cagliari: 40%, Sassuolo: 60%.
55' Dangerous challenge by Raoul Bellanova from Cagliari. Giorgos Kyriakopoulos on the receiving end of that.
54' Giorgio Altare from Cagliari goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Ruan Tressoldi
54' Sassuolo are in control of the ball.
53' Gianluca Scamacca from Sassuolo is ruled offside.
52' The referee signals a free kick as Joao Pedro from Cagliari trips Ruan Tressoldi
52' Safe hands from Alessio Cragno as he comes out and claims the ball
52' Davide Frattesi puts in a cross...
51' Hamed Traore from Sassuolo directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
51' Sassuolo start a counter attack.
51' Joao Pedro from Cagliari directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
51' Sassuolo are in control of the ball.
50' The referee signals a free kick as Hamed Traore from Sassuolo trips Raoul Bellanova
50' Ball possession: Cagliari: 42%, Sassuolo: 58%.
50' Matteo Lovato relieves the pressure with a clearance
50' Ruan Tressoldi puts in a cross...
49' Sassuolo are trying to create something here.
48' Joao Pedro relieves the pressure with a clearance
48' Maxime Lopez from Sassuolo swings in the corner from the right.
48' Andrea Carboni clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
48' Goal kick for Cagliari.
48' Ruan Tressoldi from Sassuolo had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
47' Giacomo Raspadori from Sassuolo chips the ball into the penalty box.
47' Hamed Traore of Sassuolo passes the ball to a team mate.
47' Hamed Traore from Sassuolo takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
47' Cagliari take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
47' Hamed Traore releases a shot, it's parried by Alessio Cragno but he can't hold onto it...
47' Could be a good chance here as Giorgos Kyriakopoulos from Sassuolo cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
46' Sassuolo take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
46' Sassuolo take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
46' The second half is underway.
45+6' The only goal scored by Cagliari gives them the slight advantage as we are heading into halftime.
45+6' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+6' Ball possession: Cagliari: 44%, Sassuolo: 56%.
45+6' Sassuolo are trying to create something here.
45+6' Sassuolo take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45+6' The game is restarted.
45+5' The referee shows Hamed Traore the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
45+5' The referee shows Matteo Lovato the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
45+4' Raoul Bellanova is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
45+4' The play is stopped. The players are pushing and shouting at each-other, the referee should take action.
45+4' Sassuolo are trying to create something here.
45+3' Alessandro Deiola relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+3' Hamed Traore from Sassuolo swings in the corner from the left.
45+3' Giorgio Altare clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
45+3' Giacomo Raspadori swings in a cross from the free kick.
45+3' The referee signals a free kick as Alberto Grassi from Cagliari trips Giacomo Raspadori
45+2' The referee signals a free kick as Razvan Marin from Cagliari trips Gianluca Scamacca
45+2' Joao Pedro from Cagliari tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
45+2' Matteo Lovato swings in a cross from the free kick.
45+1' The referee signals a free kick as Gianluca Scamacca from Sassuolo trips Matteo Lovato
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' VAR CHECK OVER - No further actions have been taken after the VAR check.
45' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
45' Joao Pedro from Cagliari is ruled offside.
45' Dalbert puts in a cross...
45' Cagliari start a counter attack.
45' Ball possession: Cagliari: 43%, Sassuolo: 57%.
44' Sassuolo are in control of the ball.
44' Cagliari take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
44' Cagliari are trying to create something here.
43' Cagliari managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
42' Razvan Marin provided the assist for the goal.
42' G O O O A A A L - Alessandro Deiola scores with the left foot!42' Razvan Marin from Cagliari puts in a great cross...
42' Cagliari with a potentially dangerous attack.
42' Sassuolo plays a short goal kick.
42' Keita Balde from Cagliari fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
41' Giorgio Altare puts in a cross...
41' Vlad Chiriches relieves the pressure with a clearance
41' Andrea Carboni puts in a cross...
41' Cagliari take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
40' Both sides are struggling to open up the opponent's defense
40' Ball possession: Cagliari: 39%, Sassuolo: 61%.
40' Sassuolo are in control of the ball.
40' A shot by Keita Balde is blocked.
40' Alessandro Deiola from Cagliari heads the ball to a team mate.
39' Razvan Marin from Cagliari makes an aerial pass to a team mate.
39' Razvan Marin from Cagliari takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
39' Sassuolo are in control of the ball.
38' Gian Marco Ferrari from Sassuolo goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Keita Balde
37' Davide Frattesi from Sassuolo heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
37' Giorgos Kyriakopoulos puts in a cross...
37' Sassuolo start a counter attack.
37' Keita Balde from Cagliari is ruled offside.
37' Could be a good chance here as Dalbert from Cagliari cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
36' Dangerous challenge by Alessandro Deiola from Cagliari. Davide Frattesi on the receiving end of that.
36' Cagliari take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
35' Razvan Marin from Cagliari is ruled offside.
35' Raoul Bellanova puts in a cross...
35' Ball possession: Cagliari: 39%, Sassuolo: 61%.
35' Keita Balde from Cagliari passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
35' Keita Balde from Cagliari takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
35' Cagliari start a counter attack.
34' Gregoire Defrel from Sassuolo directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
34' Vlad Chiriches relieves the pressure with a clearance
34' Dalbert puts in a cross...
33' The referee signals a free kick as Davide Frattesi from Sassuolo trips Keita Balde
33' Safe hands from Alessio Cragno as he comes out and claims the ball
33' Hamed Traore puts in a cross...
33' Hamed Traore from Sassuolo takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
33' Sassuolo are trying to create something here.
32' Sassuolo take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
31' Cagliari are in control of the ball.
31' Razvan Marin takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
30' The referee signals a free kick as Maxime Lopez from Sassuolo trips Keita Balde
30' Both sides are struggling to open up the opponent's defense
30' Cagliari take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
30' Ball possession: Cagliari: 38%, Sassuolo: 62%.
29' Cagliari take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
29' Sassuolo take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
28' Sassuolo plays a short goal kick.
28' That's a great ball by Keita Balde from Cagliari. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
28' Cagliari are trying to create something here.
28' Cagliari are in control of the ball.
27' Ruan Tressoldi is given a yellow card for pushing an opponent.
27' Obstruction as Ruan Tressoldi cuts off the run of Keita Balde. A free-kick is awarded.
27' Cagliari start a counter attack.
27' Hamed Traore from Sassuolo passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
27' Hamed Traore from Sassuolo takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
26' Sassuolo are trying to create something here.
25' Ball possession: Cagliari: 34%, Sassuolo: 66%.
25' Cagliari take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
25' Keita Balde sends a header towards goal, but Andrea Consigli is there to comfortably save it
25' Alessandro Deiola from Cagliari heads the ball to a team mate.
25' Dalbert from Cagliari swings in the corner from the right.
24' Gian Marco Ferrari clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
24' Poor play by Giorgos Kyriakopoulos as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
24' Joao Pedro puts in a cross...
24' Joao Pedro from Cagliari sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
24' Andrea Carboni of Cagliari passes the ball to a team mate.
24' Dalbert of Cagliari passes the ball to a team mate.
24' Joao Pedro of Cagliari passes the ball to a team mate.
24' Cagliari are trying to create something here.
23' Goal kick for Sassuolo.
22' The referee signals a free kick as Alessandro Deiola from Cagliari trips Davide Frattesi
21' The match is being played at a slow tempo with neither side having the upper hand
21' Cagliari take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
21' The game is restarted.
21' Jeremy Toljan is injured and is replaced by Ruan Tressoldi.
20' Ball possession: Cagliari: 31%, Sassuolo: 69%.
19' Jeremy Toljan is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
19' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
18' Alessandro Deiola shoots from outside the box, but Andrea Consigli has it under control
18' Giorgio Altare from Cagliari heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
18' Dalbert from Cagliari swings in the corner from the right.
17' Giorgos Kyriakopoulos clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
17' Raoul Bellanova from Cagliari tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
17' Raoul Bellanova from Cagliari takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
17' Cagliari are in control of the ball.
16' Giorgos Kyriakopoulos relieves the pressure with a clearance
16' Joao Pedro from Cagliari chips the ball into the penalty box.
16' Cagliari start a counter attack.
16' Sassuolo take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
15' Ball possession: Cagliari: 30%, Sassuolo: 70%.
15' A chance presents itself to Davide Frattesi from Sassuolo but his header goes wide
15' Maxime Lopez puts in a cross...
15' Gian Marco Ferrari from Sassuolo tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
14' Hamed Traore from Sassuolo swings in the corner from the left.
14' Matteo Lovato clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
14' Giacomo Raspadori from Sassuolo sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
14' Could be a good chance here as Hamed Traore from Sassuolo cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
14' Sassuolo are trying to create something here.
13' Cagliari take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
12' Joao Pedro shoots from outside the box, but Andrea Consigli has it under control
12' Alessandro Deiola from Cagliari is ruled offside.
12' Razvan Marin swings in a cross from the free kick.
11' Dangerous challenge by Giorgos Kyriakopoulos from Sassuolo. Alberto Grassi on the receiving end of that.
11' Sassuolo are in control of the ball.
10' The match is very one-sided right now. Sassuolo are clearly dominating possession
10' Ball possession: Cagliari: 24%, Sassuolo: 76%.
10' Hamed Traore from Sassuolo passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
9' Cagliari take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
8' Raoul Bellanova from Cagliari makes an aerial pass in the box, but the keeper comes out and claims it.
8' Cagliari are trying to create something here.
7' Dalbert from Cagliari is ruled offside.
7' Could be a good chance here as Alessandro Deiola from Cagliari cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
6' Keita Balde hand-balls.
6' A chance presents itself to Joao Pedro from Cagliari but his header goes wide
6' Raoul Bellanova puts in a cross...
6' Raoul Bellanova from Cagliari takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
6' Cagliari are trying to create something here.
6' Cagliari are in control of the ball.
5' Joao Pedro from Cagliari is ruled offside.
5' Could be a good chance here as Razvan Marin from Cagliari cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
5' Ball possession: Cagliari: 9%, Sassuolo: 91%.
5' A shot by Keita Balde is blocked.
4' Razvan Marin tests Andrea Consigli with a long range shot, which is parried back into play!
4' Razvan Marin from Cagliari takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
4' Cagliari start a counter attack.
4' Sassuolo are in control of the ball.
3' Sassuolo are in control of the ball.
2' Cagliari take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
2' Giorgio Altare relieves the pressure with a clearance
2' Giorgos Kyriakopoulos puts in a cross...
2' Gianluca Scamacca from Sassuolo sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
2' Hamed Traore from Sassuolo takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
2' Sassuolo are trying to create something here.
1' Vlad Chiriches from Sassuolo is alert and heads the ball to his keeper.
1' Joao Pedro from Cagliari heads the ball to a team mate.
1' Razvan Marin puts in a cross...
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1' A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
1' Cagliari kick-off, and the game is underway.
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