Match Report
Mantova, 13th on 44 points, faced a 38-point deficit to Sassuolo (1st, 82). Sassuolo ranked just 8th in the league on five-round form despite their 1st table position. In league terms the two rates read 1.24/1.47 for Mantova and 2.05/1 for Sassuolo (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.23.
Mantova had banked 5 of the last 15 points on offer; Sassuolo, 12.
Stadio Danilo Martelli in Mantova staged the fixture, a ground that holds 7,487. On the scoreboard, Sassuolo led 1-0 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 0-3.
Goal scorers
Sassuolo: Armand Laurienté (54'), Nicholas Pierini (90'), Armand Laurienté (19')
Key stats
Possession: Mantova 64% · Sassuolo 36% · Total shots: 8-10 · On target: 3-7 · Corners: 3-3