Eusebio Di Francesco praised Sassuolo’s perseverance after two late goals turned their match with Crotone on its head.
The Neroverdi were guity of squandering numerous chances in Sunday’s game and it looked for a long while as if they would pay for it.
However, strikes by Stefano Sensi and Pietro Iemmello ensured they avoided embarrassment against Serie A’s bottom club and recorded a 2-1 win.
“We created a lot,” Di Francesco commented post-match. “We gave up three shots at goal and we conceded a goal.
Eusebio Di Francesco praised Sassuolo’s perseverance after two late goals turned their match with Crotone on its head.
The Neroverdi were guity of squandering numerous chances in Sunday’s game and it looked for a long while as if they would pay for it.
However, strikes by Stefano Sensi and Pietro Iemmello ensured they avoided embarrassment against Serie A’s bottom club and recorded a 2-1 win.
“We created a lot,” Di Francesco commented post-match. “We gave up three shots at goal and we conceded a goal.
“We could even have lost but the boys were extraordinary to win. We had so many other chances, it’s a shame we couldn’t take them.
“I think it was a fair result.
“I understand them [Crotone’s plan]. They went ahead in the first half, then they sat back and waited for us.
“You need to be clever and crafty to have something extra.”