Sassuolo x Internazionale - Highlights, Summary and Match Report | OneFootball

Inter Milan delivered a footballing clinic at the Mapei Stadium - Città del Tricolore, thrashing Sassuolo 5-0 in a one-sided Serie A encounter. The match, part of the 24th fixture of the Serie A 25/26 season, saw Inter Milan assert their dominance right from the kickoff, controlling 62% of possession and bombarding Sassuolo's goal with 21 shots, 10 of which were on target.

The scoring opened early with Yann Bisseck finding the net in the 11th minute through a well-executed header from Federico Dimarco's precise cross. Not long after, Marcus Thuram doubled the lead for Inter with a clinical finish in the 27th minute. The game seemed briefly competitive when Sassuolo scored in the 41st minute, but the goal was later revoked, maintaining Inter's strong lead. The second half saw relentless pressure from Inter, with Lautaro Martínez and Manuel Akanji adding to the tally in quick succession at the 50th and 53rd minute marks respectively.

Sassuolo struggled to find their rhythm, hindered further by Nemanja Matic's red card in the 55th minute, which reduced them to ten men. Luis Henrique sealed the deal with a late goal in the 88th minute, marking his first goal of the season and capping off a miserable day for the home side. Despite having 5 corners and managing 7 shots, Sassuolo's efforts were largely ineffective, with only 2 shots on target and an expected goals metric of just 0.77.

This emphatic victory places Inter Milan in a formidable position as they continue their campaign in the Serie A. The tactical prowess displayed by the team, coupled with individual brilliance, makes them a strong contender for the title this season. As for Sassuolo, they will need to regroup and reassess their strategy if they are to bounce back from this heavy defeat.

Incidents: The story of the match

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The match begins

Inter Milan takes the lead against Sassuolo, making it 1-0. Yann Bisseck scores with a close-range header right into the center of the net. The assist comes from Federico Dimarco, who delivered a precise cross following a corner kick.

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GOAL Internazionale: Yann Bisseck (Internazionale) scores!

Yann Bisseck scores goal number 2 in the competition (13 matches)

13':

Opportunity wasted! Federico Dimarco from Inter Milan took a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but it narrowly missed the target.

26':

Opportunity wasted. Lautaro Martínez from Inter Milan attempted a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went wide to the left.

27':

Missed opportunity! Domenico Berardi from Sassuolo took a left-footed shot from the center of the box but couldn't find the target. The assist came from Armand Laurienté, who delivered a cross.

Sassuolo 0, Inter Milan 2. Marcus Thuram from Inter Milan scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area.

28':

GOAL Internazionale: Marcus Thuram (Internazionale) scores!

Marcus Thuram scores goal number 7 in the competition (18 matches)

31':

Opportunity wasted! Federico Dimarco from Inter Milan attempted a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area but it went wide to the left. The assist came from Alessandro Bastoni.

41':

Opportunity wasted. Domenico Berardi from Sassuolo attempted a left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area.

Sassuolo has found the back of the net, making it 1-2 against Inter Milan. Kristian Thorstvedt fired a left-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom left corner, with the assist coming from Domenico Berardi.Sassuolo 0, Inter Milan 3. Lautaro Martínez scores for Inter Milan with a left-footed shot from the center of the penalty area.

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GOAL Internazionale: Lautaro Martínez (Internazionale) scores!

Lautaro Martínez scores goal number 14 in the competition (24 matches)

Sassuolo 0, Inter Milan 4. Manuel Akanji scores for Inter Milan with a header from close range, directing the ball into the top left corner. The assist comes from Federico Dimarco, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.

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GOAL Internazionale: Manuel Akanji (Internazionale) scores!

Manuel Akanji scores goal number 1 in the competition (22 matches)

55':

Red Card for Nemanja Matic (Sassuolo)

Nemanja Matic has now picked up 0 red in the competition (23 matches)

69':

Missed opportunity. Marcus Thuram from Inter Milan attempted a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area.

75':

Opportunity wasted. Petar Sucic of Inter Milan attempted a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area.

Sassuolo 0, Inter Milan 5. Luis Henrique from Inter Milan fires a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, finding the top left corner of the net.

88':

GOAL Internazionale: Luis Henrique (Internazionale) scores!

Luis Henrique scores goal number 1 in the competition (19 matches)

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The referee whistles for the end of the match