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Thrilling Draw in Reggio Emilia: Genoa Snatch a Late Point Against Sassuolo
Reggio Emilia, Italy – In a hard-fought match at the MAPEI Stadium – Città del Tricolore, Genoa and Sassuolo played out a draw in a game filled with emotions and twists. Genoa, despite having less possession (39% compared to Sassuolo’s 61%), proved to be a dangerous attacking team.
The match started intensely, with a yellow card for R. Malinovskyi of Genoa in the 4th minute. However, Malinovskyi redeemed himself by scoring a goal in the 18th minute, putting Genoa ahead. Despite the lead, Genoa received another yellow card, this time for A. Marcandalli in the 36th minute.
In the second half, Sassuolo came out with renewed energy and equalized in the 47th minute thanks to a goal from D. Berardi. Sassuolo dominated possession and created several opportunities, but Genoa remained firm in defense, although with some fouls that cost P. Masini a yellow card in the 74th minute.
Just when it seemed that victory would stay at home for Sassuolo, L. Ostigard of Genoa appeared in the 90th minute to score a crucial goal, assisted by A. Martin, leveling the score and giving Genoa a valuable point. The match concluded with a yellow card for T. Muharemovic of Sassuolo in the 90th minute.
In summary, Sassuolo dominated possession and had more shots (13 compared to Genoa’s 16), but Genoa was more effective in their attacks, with 5 shots on target compared to Sassuolo’s 4. A draw that leaves a bittersweet taste for both teams, in a match officiated by referee Ermanno Feliciani.
Substitutions genoa: at minute 59 R. Malinovskyi came in and P. Masini went out., at minute 60 Vitinha came in and Junior Messias went out., at minute 69 L. Colombo came in and C. Ekuban went out., at minute 69 A. Marcandalli came in and M. E. Ellertsson went out., at minute 85 M. Thorsby came in and A. Gronbaek went out.
Substitutions sassuolo: at minute 64 I. Kone came in and A. Vranckx went out., at minute 64 A. Lauriente came in and A. Fadera went out., at minute 78 J. Doig came in and W. Coulibaly went out., at minute 78 D. Berardi came in and W. Cheddira went out., at minute 86 A. Pinamonti came in and L. Moro went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Sassuolo
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Genoa
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