Sassuolo Secures 3-1 Win Over Udinese in Serie A

Sassuolo's convincing 3-1 victory over Udinese

Sassuolo picks up their second win of the 2025-26 Serie A season with a 3-1 victory over Udinese, with Lauriente and Kone scoring crucial goals in the first half.

Sassuolo reestablished their two-goal advantage with 10 minutes remaining in the match...

Sassuolo secured their second win of the 2025-26 Serie A season with a 3-1 victory over Udinese. The winning goals came from Armand Lauriente in the 8th minute and Ismael Kone in the 12th minute, with Udinese's Keinan Davis scoring in the 55th minute and Sassuolo's Edoardo Iannoni sealing the win in the 81st minute.

Fabio Grosso's Sassuolo side made only one change to their lineup following their 2-1 defeat to Inter, whereas Kosta Runjaic's Udinese made several alterations, including the inclusion of Nicolo Zaniolo and 17-year-old debutant Matteo Palma. Sassuolo's front three players - Andrea Pinamonti, Domenico Berardi, and Armand Lauriente - combined to create the opening goal. Pinamonti initiated the move with a flick-on from midfield, Berardi capitalized, and Lauriente finished with a precise shot from the left side of the area.

Lauriente was instrumental in Sassuolo's second goal, providing the assist for Kone, who skillfully dribbled past defenders and scored with a precise shot from the corner of the six-yard box. Udinese had two penalty appeals overturned by VAR, leaving them frustrated. Despite their efforts, Sassuolo maintained their lead and secured a convincing victory. The win puts Sassuolo in 12th place in the Serie A standings, one point behind Udinese in 10th.

Udinese's Nicolo Zaniolo went down in the box midway through the first half under a challenge from Sassuolo's Armand Lauriente, but VAR intervened, overturning the initial penalty decision. Instead of awarding a penalty to Udinese, the referee gave Sassuolo a free kick in their own half. This decision left Udinese feeling hard done by, as they believed Lauriente's contact warranted a penalty.

A superb Sassuolo performance secures all three points 🔥#SassuoloUdinese pic.twitter.com/nEH4KmH9AV

— Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN) September 28, 2025

Udinese's frustration grew when Oumar Solet was clipped by Sassuolo's Sebastian Walukiewicz towards the end of the opening period. The referee initially signaled a penalty, but after reviewing the VAR footage, the decision was overturned. This second overturned penalty decision further fueled Udinese's discontent, with fans and players alike questioning the consistency of VAR's application.

Keinan Davis capitalized on Arijanet Muric's error to reduce Udinese's deficit to 2-1, 10 minutes into the second half. Davis scored after Muric spilled Arthur Atta's low shot in the area, giving Davis an easy tap-in. This goal showcased Davis's clinical finishing and ability to seize scoring opportunities.

A goal and an assist, and now Player of the Match 🏆 #SassuoloUdinese pic.twitter.com/6q9AOzigw8

— Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN) September 28, 2025

Sassuolo reestablished their two-goal advantage with 10 minutes remaining in the match. Substitute Alieu Fadera demonstrated excellent hold-up play on the left flank, delivering a precise cross into the box for fellow substitute Edoardo Iannoni to head home. This goal sealed Sassuolo's 3-1 victory over Udinese, showcasing their depth and quality off the bench.

Standings Update

The win propelled Sassuolo to 12th place in the Serie A standings with 6 points, while Udinese sits in 10th place with 7 points. However, both positions are subject to change based on the outcomes of other Serie A matches played on Sunday.