Serie A: Sassuolo surprises Fiorentina

Sixteenth at kick-off, Sassuolo hosted Fiorentina, at the foot of the podium, as part of the 19th day of Serie A. If the Viola were logically favored by the predictions for this meeting, Andrea Pinamonti quickly thwarted them. Even before the end of the first quarter of an hour, the Italian striker deceived Pietro Terracciano to ideally start the locals (1-0, 9th). Trailing at the break and far too discreet offensively, Fio even cracked once again upon returning from the locker room. At the Citta del Tricolore, Norwegian midfielder Kristian Thorstvedt doubled the lead and thought he would give his team a decisive advantage.

Unfortunately for him, his goal was ultimately refused by the VAR for an offside position. A twist of fate which was not going to benefit the visitors, who were even more unlucky. If Giacomo Bonaventura missed his penalty (64th), Lucas Martinez Quarta’s equalizing goal was also refused (67th). Sassuolo ultimately retained this short lead and thus validated a fifth victory this season. Thanks to this success (1-0), the Neroverdi move up to 14th place in the standings. For its part, Fiorentina remains stuck in 4th place.