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VAR Calls Define Two 1-0s as Sassuolo Sink Lazio and Modrić, 40, Seals Milan

Video reviews reshaped pivotal moments in an early‑season round decided by fine margins.

Overview

  • Sassuolo earned their first league win by beating Lazio 1-0 at the Mapei Stadium with Fadera scoring from close range around the 70th minute.
  • An early straight red for Vranckx was downgraded to yellow after a VAR review, and Lazio’s Nicolò Rovella went off with a muscular issue that will require assessment.
  • Goalkeeper Muric produced multiple key saves, including a standout stop on Zaccagni, to preserve Sassuolo’s clean sheet in their opponent’s second away loss of the season.
  • Milan defeated Bologna 1-0 at San Siro through a 61st‑minute strike from Luka Modrić, who became the sixth 40‑year‑old to score in Serie A and the oldest midfielder to do so.
  • A late penalty initially awarded to Milan for a foul on debutant Nkunku was cancelled after VAR, prompting referee Matteo Marcenaro to send off coach Massimiliano Allegri; Milan also lost Mike Maignan and Pavlovic to injuries during the match.