Sassuoro opens season with 22-1 friendly win over Alta Anaunia

Sassuoro Alta Anaunia 22-1 victory preseason friendly Alberto Aquilani

On 16 July 2026, Serie A‑promoted Sassuolo staged its first summer match in Ronzone, Trentino, Italy. Coached by former midfielder Alberto Aquilani, the side faced local Prima Categoria team Alta Anaunia in a preseason friendly.

Sassuolo dominated, recording a 22‑1 victory. Andrea Pinamonti opened the scoring and completed a hat‑trick, while Mulattieri and Antiste also each netted three goals. Additional scorers included Laurienté (two), Bakola, Nuamah, and several others. Missing from the lineup were stars such as Ismael Koné and Domenico Berardi due to injury. The match was free to spectators and marked the start of Sassuoro’s training camp ahead of its return to Serie A.

The win serves as an early indicator of Aquilani’s tactical approach, with a 4‑3‑3 formation emphasizing youth and attacking flair as the club prepares for the upcoming Serie A season.

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Sassuolo, Iannoni: "Aquilani ci chiede un calcio pragmatico. La società è ambiziosa" [www.tuttomercatoweb.com]

10 days ago

Sassuolo-Alta Anaunia: diretta live e risultato in tempo reale [www.calciomagazine.net]

11 days ago

Il Sassuolo di Aquilani parte con una goleada, 22-1 all'Alta Anaunia: tris Pinamonti, Mulattieri e Antiste [www.tuttomercatoweb.com]

10 days ago