Atalanta 0-3 Sassuolo, Serie A: Berardi Brace Stuns Hosts In Big Win For Neroverdi
Domenico Berardi scored twice to help Sassuolo shock Atalanta in a stunning 3-0 win in a Serie A matchday 11 fixture at Gewiss Stadium. Berardi opened the scoring with a penalty in the 29th minute. Andrea Pinamonti added another after half-time, while Berardi added his second in the 66th minute for Neroverdi. Ademola Lookman had a golden chance to score for the hosts, but Jay Idzes cleared off the line to keep the clean sheet intact. The result stretched Atalanta’s winless record to seven matches, while Sassuolo climbed to eighth place in the table.
Sassuolo's Andrea Pinamonti, left, celebrates with teammates after scoring their side's second goal during a Serie A soccer match between Atalanta and Sassuolo, in Bergamo, northern Italy. | Photo: Spada/LaPresse via AP
Sassuolo's head coach Fabio Grosso gives indications to his players during a Serie A soccer match between Atalanta and Sassuolo, in Bergamo, northern Italy. | Photo: Spada/LaPresse via AP
Sassuolo's Domenico Berardi, center, celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal during a Serie A soccer match between Atalanta and Sassuolo, in Bergamo, northern Italy. | Photo: Spada/LaPresse via AP
Sassuolo's Domenico Berardi, center, celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal during a Serie A soccer match between Atalanta and Sassuolo, in Bergamo. | Photo: Spada/LaPresse via AP
Sassuolo's Domenico Berardi, right, scores the opening goal during a Serie A soccer match between Atalanta and Sassuolo, in Bergamo, northern Italy. | Photo: Spada/LaPresse via AP