Sassuolo 2-1 Torino: Berardi's instant impact secures first win (full highlights)

A tale of two managers and one game-changing substitution. Sassuolo finally got their season up and running with a 2-1 victory over Torino at the Mapei Stadium. Alberto Aquilani celebrated his first win as Sassuolo boss, while his friend Ignazio Abate watched his Torino side slump to a second consecutive defeat. The hosts started like a train — Simone Cinquegrano struck the crossbar from nine yards after just two minutes, and Josh Doig wasted a one-on-one soon after. Sassuolo's pressure told on 32 minutes when Cristian Volpato unleashed a stunning left-footed curler from distance after a back-heel flick from Vasilije Adzic. Torino barely threatened before the break but snatched an equaliser in first-half stoppage time — Alessio Cacciamani's cross found Pietro Comuzzo unmarked, and the defender headed home from seven yards. The second half was more balanced until Aquilani introduced his captain. Domenico Berardi, who had been struggling with fitness, replaced Bowie on 72 minutes. Just six minutes later, he made his mark. Armand Laurienté's free-kick was poorly cleared by Fedde Leysen, and Berardi rifled a ferocious left-footed volley into the near corner. Torino threw on Duvan Zapata and Zakaria Aboukhlal in search of an equaliser, but Sassuolo held firm. With three points, the Neroverdi climb to 12th, while Torino remain rooted in 15th with zero points. Can Berardi stay fit enough to keep this side climbing?