Monza claims first Serie A win with Varela's two goals against Sassuolo
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 8:45 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Monza secured their first Serie A victory of the season on September 18, 2026, defeating Sassuolo 2-1 at U-Power Stadium. Gustavo Varela scored both goals for Monza, including a penalty kick, while Vasilije Adzic netted a late free kick to narrow the gap. The win alleviates some pressure from Monza's coach Ivan Juric, who had just one point from the first four rounds. Sassuolo, despite having seven points from their last three games, struggled with injuries affecting key players. Monza's next challenge will be to build on this momentum in their upcoming fixtures.
- •Gustavo Varela scores twice for Monza, including a penalty.
- •Vasilije Adzic scores a late free kick for Sassuolo.
- •Monza celebrated their first win of the season.
- •Match took place at U-Power Stadium in Monza.
- •Sassuolo struggles with multiple player injuries.
- 8:45 PMYahoo Sports — Serie A | Monza 2-1 Sassuolo: Varela double to enjoy first win
"Monza celebrated their first Serie A victory of the season thanks to a Gustavo Varela brace, as Sassuolo stumbled despite the late Vasilije Adzic free kick.Ivan Juric was feeling the pressure after ju...
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