VERONA, ITALY – OCTOBER 03: Andrea Pinamonti of Sassuolo celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with teammates during the Serie A match between Hellas Verona FC and US Sassuolo Calcio at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on October 03, 2025 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
Sassuolo emerged from a tough match against Verona with all three points thanks to a 1-0 victory, after Andrea Pinamonti scored the rebound after his penalty was saved by Montipo in the Gialloblu net.
The hosts controlled a majority of possession but were let down with their finishing; Brazilian forward Giovane Nascimento having five shots for Verona.
However, when Suat Serdar fouled Alieu Fadera in the Verona penalty box, Sassuolo had a golden chance to win the game. Pinamonti stepped up and, despite a fine save from Montipo to deny, he converted the rebound.
Verona 0-1 Sassuolo – How did the match go?
The first half was lively, with both sides creating chances but being denied by the goalkeepers.
Arijanet Muric was forced into several saves, including efforts from Giovane and Suat Serdar, while Lorenzo Montipò kept out Armand Laurienté’s powerful drive before the break.
The deadlock was finally broken in the 71st minute. Sassuolo were awarded a penalty after Alieu Fadera was brought down in the box, but Montipò saved Pinamonti’s spot-kick. The striker reacted quickest to the rebound, firing home from close range to put the Neroverdi ahead.
Verona pushed hard for an equaliser, with Gift Orban and Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro both denied in a frantic spell late on but Muric held firm to secure all three points.
The result lifts Sassuolo up the table, while Verona’s struggles in front of goal continue as the Gialloblu still seek their first win of the Serie A campaign.
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