Sassuolo 2-2 Pisa: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Bwin’s post-match review of Sassuolo 2-2 Pisa in the Serie A on Monday, 24 November 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

The match burst into life early on as Pisa took the lead in the 4th minute when Mbala Nzola converted a penalty to put the visitors ahead. Sassuolo responded almost immediately, with Nemanja Matic finding the net in the 6th minute to level the scores in a frantic opening spell. The first half saw yellow cards shown to Arturo Calabresi of Pisa in the 24th minute and Sebastian Walukiewicz of Sassuolo in the 36th minute, with both teams making substitutions at the break as Walukiewicz made way for Waly Coulibaly for Sassuolo and Calabresi was replaced by Raul Albiol for Pisa.

The second half saw further changes, with Pisa bringing on Hidde ter Meister for Nzola and Stefano Moreo for Matteo Tramoni in the 57th minute, while Sassuolo introduced Armand Lauriente for Alieu Fadera in the 60th minute. Pisa regained the lead in the 81st minute through Meister, assisted by Moreo, following substitutions including Miiko Albornoz coming on for Simone Angori in the 72nd minute and Idrissa Vural replacing Michel Aebischer in the 82nd minute. Sassuolo fought back late, with Kristian Thorstvedt scoring in the 90th minute, assisted by Cristian Volpato who had replaced Matic in the 87th minute, before Thorstvedt received a yellow card in the 90+5th minute, resulting in a dramatic 2-2 draw.

Sassuolo dominated possession with 63% compared to Pisa's 37%, allowing them to control the tempo and create more attacking opportunities, as evidenced by their 5 corners against Pisa's 2 and a staggering 64 successful dribbles to Pisa's 15, which highlighted their superior ball-carrying ability and contributed to their late equaliser. The card count showed Sassuolo picking up 2 yellows while Pisa had 1, with no red cards issued, keeping both sides at full strength throughout, though the bookings added tension without drastically altering the flow. Pisa's single penalty taken and scored proved crucial for their early lead, while both teams recorded 1 assist each and utilised all 5 substitutions, with impactful changes like Pisa's 57th-minute introductions of Meister and Moreo leading to their second goal, and Sassuolo's late swap of Volpato for Matic setting up the 90th-minute leveller, ultimately influencing the shared points in this evenly contested affair.

Despite the possession imbalance, Pisa made the most of their limited ball time by converting key chances, including their penalty, while Sassuolo's high dribble count reflected their intent to break lines but also exposed them to counter-attacks, as seen in Pisa's 81st-minute strike. The equal number of substitutions allowed both managers to refresh their squads, with Pisa's changes proving more immediately effective in regaining the lead, though Sassuolo's persistence paid off in regular time without any injury-time goals recorded, underscoring how statistical dominance didn't always translate to outright control.

The game ignited early with Pisa earning a penalty in the 4th minute, calmly slotted home by Mbala Nzola to give them the advantage, but Sassuolo quickly countered when Nemanja Matic scored in the 6th minute to restore parity in a blistering start. Disciplinary issues arose with yellow cards for Pisa's Arturo Calabresi in the 24th minute and Sassuolo's Sebastian Walukiewicz in the 36th minute, leading to halftime adjustments where Walukiewicz was replaced by Waly Coulibaly and Calabresi made way for Raul Albiol. The second half turned on Pisa's 81st-minute goal from Hidde ter Meister, assisted by Stefano Moreo who had come on earlier in the 57th minute alongside Meister himself replacing Nzola, putting the visitors back in front after a series of substitutions including Sassuolo bringing on Armand Lauriente for Alieu Fadera at 60' and double changes at 72' with Josh Doig replacing Flavio Cande and Luca Lipani coming on for Ismael Kone.

Sassuolo's resilience shone through with Kristian Thorstvedt's equaliser in the 90th minute, assisted by Cristian Volpato who had substituted for Matic in the 87th minute, capping a late rally despite Thorstvedt's yellow card in the 90+5th minute. These moments, including Pisa's additional subs like Miiko Albornoz for Simone Angori at 72' and Idrissa Vural for Michel Aebischer at 82', highlighted how tactical tweaks and clinical finishing defined the draw, with no red cards disrupting the rhythm.

Sassuolo lined up in a 4-3-3 formation, with a solid defensive base allowing midfielders like Nemanja Matic and Kristian Thorstvedt to push forward effectively, as seen in their goal contributions, while partnerships such as Josh Doig on the left flank after his 72nd-minute introduction added width and energy to their attacks.

Pisa deployed a 4-4-2 setup, emphasising a compact midfield that supported forwards Mbala Nzola and later Hidde ter Meister, with the partnership between Stefano Moreo and Meister proving decisive after their 57th-minute entries, providing a direct threat that exploited counter opportunities.

Kristian Thorstvedt earned Man of the Match honours for his pivotal role in Sassuolo's comeback, scoring the crucial equaliser in the 90th minute and demonstrating leadership in midfield despite picking up a late yellow card in the 90+5th minute, his all-around performance including key involvements in build-up play making him the standout figure in a hard-fought draw.

Recent Serie A matches:

• Draw: 2-2 vs Pisa (H)
• Win: 3-0 vs Atalanta (A)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Genoa (H)
• Win: 2-1 vs Cagliari (A)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Roma (H)

Recent Serie A matches:

• Draw: 2-2 vs Sassuolo (A)
• Win: 1-0 vs Cremonese (H)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Torino (A)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Lazio (H)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Milan (A)

Sitting ninth in the Serie A table with 17 points, Sassuolo will look to build on this resilient draw as they host sixth-placed Como, who boast 21 points, in what promises to be a competitive clash on 28 November at 19:45, offering the Neroverdi a chance to close the gap on the top half with their strong home form.

Pisa find themselves in 16th position with 10 points, still searching for consistency after this away point, and face a stern test against fourth-placed Inter, who have amassed 24 points, on 30 November at 14:00, where they’ll need to tighten defensively to avoid slipping further towards the relegation zone.

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