In a hotly contested Serie A clash at the Estadio Ennio Tardini, Parma edged out Sassuolo 1-0 thanks to a late goal from Mateo Pellegrino. The game unfolded with both teams showing strong defensive resolve, but it was Parma who found the breakthrough in the 80th minute. With the home crowd behind them, Parma maintained a slight advantage in possession and created more chances, culminating in a decisive moment that secured the three points.
In the first half, both teams struggled to convert their chances, with Parma a little more aggressive in their approach. They registered a total of 16 shots throughout the game, but only three were on target, reflecting a mixture of ambition and missed chances. Sassuolo, meanwhile, managed just six shots, with only one testing Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, who was untroubled.
As the game progressed, the tension grew, with both teams receiving yellow cards that highlighted the physical nature of the encounter. However, Parma’s persistence paid off as Pellegrino, assisted by Pontus Almqvist, found the net late in the game, sealing a vital win that could boost their confidence going forward in the league.
