Overview

• After an earlier Verona spot-kick was overturned on review, VAR confirmed a second-half penalty for Sassuolo when Fadera was fouled in the box.
• Montipò saved Andrea Pinamonti’s penalty around the 70th minute, but the striker converted on the rebound for the decisive goal at the Bentegodi.
• Goalkeeper Muric delivered multiple late stops to blunt Verona’s pressure and protect the lead.
• Sassuolo recorded a second straight victory and their third of the season, moving to nine points, while Verona stayed on three and without a win.
• Coach Fabio Grosso said he did not watch the penalty in the moment, praised Matic’s influence, and dedicated a thought to injured Pieragnolo.