Berardi seals seven-goal thriller as Empoli beat Sassuolo

Following a surprising win against Napoli, Tuscans approached the match without Tommaso Baldanzi and Giuseppe Pezzella. Sassuolo, enduring a winless streak, missed key players Agustin Alvarez and Pedro Obiang. Francesco Caputo capitalized on a defensive lapse, converting a hard and low penalty after Nicolò Cambiaghi's theft from Mattia Viti's loose control.

Sassuolo responded from a corner, as Andrea Pinamonti's glancing header found the far bottom corner. Despite Etrit Berisha's alert save, Matheus Henrique's free header from Jeremy Toljan's cross marked his comeback from injury. Empoli's Jacopo Fazzini, scoring his debut Serie A goal, equalized with a deflected shot, showcasing resilience. The match remained intense, featuring Empoli's Filippo Ranocchia's denied strike and Caputo's unselfish play to Cambiaghi, thwarted by Toljan's block. The game highlighted competitive spirit, with Empoli showcasing determination and Sassuolo facing defensive challenges.