Serie A: Roma Holds On for 1-0 Win Over Sassuolo
Roma secures a hard-fought win over Sassuolo. Paulo Dybala's first-half strike proves enough for Roma to beat Sassuolo 1-0 and move up to second in Serie A.
Sassuolo pushed hard for an equalizer and had a prime opportunity to do so just before the half-hour mark when an unmarked Kristian Thorstvedt headed..
Paulo Dybala's first-half strike proved to be the difference-maker as Roma secured a hard-fought 1-0 win over Sassuolo at the MAPEI Stadium. The victory propelled Roma up to second place in Serie A. Sassuolo, boasting a three-game unbeaten run in the league heading into the match, started confidently and had the best chance of the game early on when Kristian Thorstvedt's close-range header flew wide of the post.
Dybala's decisive goal came in the first half, and Roma were able to hold on for the 1-0 win. The win marked a significant result for Roma, moving them up to second in the table. Despite their strong start, Sassuolo were unable to find an equalizer against a resilient Roma defense.
Sassuolo started strong, maintaining the early pressure, but Alieu Fadera's effort was narrowly denied when Mile Svilar tipped the ball around the post. Despite their promising start, it was the visitors who took the lead in the 16th minute. Dybala capitalized on a rebound after Arijanet Muric saved Bryan Cristante's shot, hooking the ball into the net to break the deadlock.
Roma hold out for three important points on the road! 📈#SassuoloRoma pic.twitter.com/fMnJ7O8ATn
— Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN) October 26, 2025
Sassuolo pushed hard for an equalizer and had a prime opportunity to do so just before the half-hour mark when an unmarked Kristian Thorstvedt headed wide, squandering a golden chance. As the first half drew to a close, Dybala had a chance to double Roma's lead but saw his free-kick sail into the side netting despite being in a promising position. Nonetheless, Roma held onto their narrow 1-0 lead going into the break.
The second half mirrored the first, with Sassuolo struggling to find their footing in the final third. Andrea Pinamonti became the latest player to waste an opportunity, dragging his shot wide from inside the penalty area. Roma then created a chance to double their lead when substitute Lorenzo Pellegrini's close-range effort hit the woodwork, just after the midway point of the second half.
As the game wore on, Fabio Grosso's side began to tire, and Roma sensed their chance to seal the win. Zeki Celik's bullet header flashed narrowly over the bar with 10 minutes left, but the Giallorossi couldn't capitalize on their momentum, with Wesley wasting a glorious opportunity to wrap up the game with a poor finish. Despite lacking clinical edge in front of goal, a recurring theme this season, Roma did enough to secure a hard-fought win on the road.
Paulo Dybala is the Panini Player of the Match of #SassuoloRoma! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/AuTw0dDNjQ
— Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN) October 26, 2025
The win will be a significant boost for Roma's head coach, Daniele De Rossi's replacement isn't mentioned but Gian Piero Gasperini is the coach being referred to in relation to the Giallorossi in other prompts, Gian Piero Gasperini, after back-to-back defeats. The victory sees Roma sit just a point behind league leaders Napoli, with the same goal difference. Despite the home loss, Sassuolo remain 12th in the league table and will look to bounce back with their upcoming trip to Cagliari.
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