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Varela's brace secures Monza's first league win, Sassuolo falls 2-1

19 de septiembre de 2026Pablo Navarro1 min

Varela's brace secured Monza's first league victory. Juric's team defeated Sassuolo 2-1, with the Portuguese striker scoring with a header and a penalty. He now has six goals in five official matches for the Brianzoli. In the final minutes, Aquilani's men pushed forward, finding a goal through Adzic (a perfect free-kick) and narrowly missing an equalizer when Bowie's header struck the crossbar.

First half balanced

Despite numerous chances, the first half ended goalless. Monza started strong, creating two early opportunities within the first two minutes: one from Cutrone, whose dangerous cross was deflected by Cinquegrano, and another from Kouadio, whose header troubled Muric. At the 15th minute, Aquilani's side had a golden chance. Laurienté set up Berardi, who faced Tornqvist one-on-one but shot early, only to be denied by the Monza goalkeeper. The Sassuolo number ten retrieved the ball and tried a turn, sending it wide. Sassuolo then took control, with Monza playing on the counter. At the 27th minute, Robinson attempted a curling shot that went over the bar. The tempo increased: Birindelli tested Muric with a central shot, and then Esposito, with a perfect backheel, put Thorstvedt through on goal against Tornqvist, but the Monza keeper saved it. Esposito created further danger for the Monza defense before halftime.