P. Cannavaro enters the game and replaces A. Duncan.
Time about up here as Sassuolo make a final change, Paolo Cannavaro replacing Duncan.
90' +3
Everyone forward for Inter as they try to salvage a point, but the end product just has not been there. They have threatened all match to no avail, so there's little reason to believe that will change in the final minutes here.
90' +1
A roar of approval from the visiting supporters as the fourth official indicates a minimum of five minutes to be added on!
89'
CLEARED TO SAFETY! Another glorious chance for the visitors as a cross into the far post is headed back into the danger area by Perisic, but it's in between both Icardi and Eder as the hosts clear their lines!
88'
Breathing room for Sassuolo over the last couple of minutes as they do well to alleviate the threat posed by Inter and get the ball up the pitch, winning a free-kick in an advanced position on the right flank. They will be in no rush to take this.
86'
STAT: The last two meetings between these sides at the MAPEI Stadium have seen five goals, all of them scored before the 50th minute.
85'
NARROW MISS! Icardi holds off a defender and cushions a header down for Eder, who lashes his volley inches wide of the far post from 12 yards! The threat is back, but the finish still eludes the Nerazzurri!
83'
L. Mazzitelli enters the game and replaces M. Politano.
A change here for Sassuolo now as Luca Mazzitelli comes on for Politano, who is suffering from some cramping.
82'
Politano gets on the end of another encouraging break for Sassuolo, but Handanovic is up to the task! What an important save that was. Back the other way come Inter, with Perisic winning a free-kick, and the pressure that ensues results in a delicious chance for Icardi, who fails to make good contact!
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80'
João Mário enters the game and replaces Miranda.
Inter's final change sees Miranda withdrawn for Joao Mario. So it's a centre-half for an attacker as Inter are all in now.
79'
Sassuolo are enjoying more and more time on the break here. Inter haven't given much reason for optimism surrounding their ability to turn this around, but there is still time. They need to up the urgency and get back to dominating possession up top.
77'
Dalbert Henrique enters the game and replaces D. D'Ambrosio.
Dalbert is on here to replace the injured D'Ambrosio.
76'
Into the final 15 minutes now and it's gut-check time for Inter. Play comes to a halt with D'Ambrosio injured, and it looks like Spalletti will waste no time making a change - and that's a smart move, because they have precious little time to waste.
74'
João Cancelo gets yellow.
Cancelo into the book now for Inter as he puts in a necessary foul to stop a Sassuolo counter, moments after Goldaniga did brilliantly to clear a Perisic header that had Consigli beaten!
73'
F. Magnanelli gets yellow.
Magnanelli chops down Icardi to prevent Inter from breaking quickly, and that will see him into the book.
71'
STAT: These two sides have never shared a draw in their eight previous games in the top-flight – four wins apiece so far.
69'
Inter could turn to Yann Karamoh or Joao Mario off the bench to help them find the goal they so desperately crave. Regardless of what Spalletti decides, there's no doubt that Inter are in need of a spark here as Sassuolo refuse to acknowledge their supposed inferiority.
67'
Plenty of possession here for Inter, but their attacking threat has waned as they've been unable to find a way through the mass of green and black shirts in defence. It's all hands on deck here for Sassuolo as they congest the area in and around the penalty box, frustrating the heck out of Inter.
65'
BLASTED OVER! A rare threat from Sassuolo on the counter as the fresh legs of Ragusa lead the charge on the break. The substitute picks out Falcinelli just off to the right, but the striker blasts over! He has to at least be testing Handanovic from there.
63'
A. Ragusa enters the game and replaces D. Berardi.
Berardi makes way here, replaced by Antonio Ragusa.
62'
STAT: The four meetings between these sides at Sassuolo’s ground have ended in two wins for the hosts and two for the guests.
60'
You have to wonder if Inter will take a big chance with their next substitution. Given the fact that Sassuolo are posing little to no threat on the break, perhaps we see a defender withdrawn for another attacking player? Or maybe that will make things a little too congested in attack? We shall see what Spalletti decides.
58'
One-way traffic at the MAPEI Stadium, but still Inter can't find their way back into this match. There's been little to no respite for Sassuolo, who need to find a better way to alleviate this pressure than by simply relying on Consigli to come up big time and time again.
56'
Iachini sent to the stands! The Sassuolo coach takes exception to the referee's decision - and the right one at that - not to award Berardi a penalty, and he's been asked to leave the touchline!
55'
CONSIGLI UP TO THE TASK AGAIN! The Sassuolo keeper once again comes to the rescue for the hosts as he beats away a thumping effort on the end of a terrific individual run from Candreva! Inter asking all the questions, but Consigli has the answers.
53'
STAT: Icardi has scored 17 goals so far this term – only Higuain (18 in 2015/16) and Toni (18 in 2005/06) have done better in the first half of the season in Serie A.
51'
Sassuolo have avoided a disastrous start to this second half by the skin of their teeth. They can't just sit back though and try to protect this lead, because that's not a winning recipe. The hosts need to manage a more consistent threat on the break.
49'
Penalty saved by A. Consigli!
CONSIGLI COMES UP HUGE! The Sassuolo keeper guesses right, diving out to his right to keep out Icardi's low penalty! Inter can't buy a goal right now!
That's the first miss of the season for Icardi from the penalty spot - the striker converting each of his previous four.
48'
PENALTY TO INTER! Lovely interplay from the visitors as they burst forward and Acerbi sticks an arm out to block the cross from Cancelo, which makes for an easy decision for the referee as he points straight to the spot!
47'
Three successive corners to start the second half for Inter as they pour the pressure on, but fail to test Consigli. Still, it's sparked the travelling supporters who are making themselves heard here as they urge their side forward to erase this deficit.
46'
Éder enters the game and replaces M. Brozović.
Eder comes on for the second half to partner Icardi up top, replacing Brozovic.
Here we go again...
45' +1
HALF-TIME: SASSUOLO 1-0 INTER.
45'
There will be just one minute added on at the end of this first half.
43'
NEARLY THE EQUALISER! Valero pokes a delightful ball through for Icardi, who chips the ball over Consigli and tries to get back on the end of it to tap home, but it just needed to be a bit stronger as Acerbi is able to stick with him and head behind, denying what would have been a simple finish!
41'
Inter sending bodies forward as they search for an equaliser before the interval. They're struggling to find their way through this stingy Sassuolo defence, who have done an admirable job to blanket Icardi and limit his space up top.
39'
STAT: Diego Falcinelli scored a brace for Crotone against Inter back in April – since then he had bagged just three goals in 21 Serie A appearances.
37'
This match is shaping up a lot like the defeat to Udinese last weekend, in which Inter dominated the first half but wound up conceding first. They quickly restored parity and had a number of chances to take the lead, but a sucker-punch from Udinese pegged them back again, which ultimately proved enough for Udinese to claim maximum points.
36'
GREAT SAVE! Sassuolo nearly double their lead less than two minutes after opening the score as Berardi is presented with a great chance from 15 yards, but his shot is stopped expertly by Handanovic! Inter need to pick themselves up here.
35'
The stretcher is out for Falcinelli, who seems to have suffered a nasty shoulder injury as he went crashing to ground after heading in. He hasn't been able to celebrate as a result, but does manage to walk off under his own power here, negating the need for a stretcher.
34'
D. Falcinelli has scored a goal for Sassuolo! Assist by M. Politano.
That is a splendid assist from Politano.
FROM OUT OF NOWHERE, SASSUOLO LEAD! Another blow for Inter! Politano sprints down the right and sends in a terrific ball for Falcinelli who heads home from two yards to put the hosts in front, completely against the run of play!
32'
Candreva and Cancelo, playing together for the first time this season, have formed a formidable partnership out wide as the pair are keeping the pressure on Sassuolo down that right flank. There is space for Politano to exploit behind Cancelo as a result, but he has been unable to take advantage of it thus far.
30'
STAT: Over the last two match-rounds, Sassuolo have faced only three shots on target.
28'
Another great piece of work here from Consigli, who bursts off his line and dives out fearlessly to parry a threatening ball in from Perisic. Inter are really starting to find their groove in attack.
26'
SHOCKING MISS! Icardi times his run to perfection as he's played through on goal, but somehow he misses the target from 10 yards! The flag went up late, but VAR would have deemed that a good goal! Pressure stays on and Consigli has to make an acrobatic stop to deny a header from Perisic!
24'
First chance of the day for Sassuolo as Berardi picks out a delicious pass for Politano on the break, before bursting up the pitch to join the attack and taking a return pass, but he drags his shot wide of the far post!
23'
Candreva wins successive corners for Inter, the second of which should have likely resulted in a goal-kick instead. Luckily for Sassuolo, they aren't punished, as Skriniar is covered tightly as he fails to meet the resulting delivery.
21'
M. Brozović gets yellow.
Brozovic picks up the first yellow card of the afternoon as he arrives late with a firm challenge on Berardi, who goes crashing to ground as he feels the effects of that one.
19'
STAT: Mauro Icardi has failed to score in his last three appearances against Sassuolo, after scoring four in the previous two (including his first hat-trick for Inter).
17'
For as well as Sassuolo have been able to defend the threat posed by Inter thus far, they have done nothing to trouble the visitors in defence. They have been starved in possession and their creative typed have been isolated up top. The hosts need to find a way to get forward and provide some respite at the back.
15'
Great bit of defensive play from Goldaniga, who is under intense pressure from Icardi as the pair chase a ball chipped over the top from Valero, but the centre-half does excellently to fend off the striker and head the ball safely back into the arms of Consigli.
13'
Some welcome news coming out of Naples for Inter, where leaders Napoli currently trail Sampdoria 1-0. Long way to go in both matches, but that result would allow Inter to overtake them with a victory here today, leaving them in second place at the worst heading into Christmas. Juventus host Roma tonight.
11'
All Inter here as they keep the pressure on, attacking largely down the flanks where Candreva and Perisic are joined in support by the two full-backs. Valero is also prominent in possession, pulling the strings for Inter in attack as he proves the focal point with his side on the ball.
9'
STAT: Sassuolo have now won back-to-back games for the first time in this Serie A campaign. The last time they won three league games in a row was at the end of the 2015/16 campaign.
7'
The first shot on goal of the match comes here as Valero shows some nice skill in midfield to get into space and pick out a pass for Candreva, but the winger's effort is sent straight into the waiting arms of Consigli.
5'
Cancelo and D'Ambrosio are getting forward with great determination early on, giving Inter plenty of options in attack. Despite the large gathering of white shirts, there's been little to speak of in terms of chances for the visitors in attack thus far, but they do appear to be imminent.
3'
Both teams have a spring in their step to start this match off. Inter are enjoying more possession, keen to push forward, but there's no way around Sassuolo's high press at the moment - the hosts getting after the ball with good intensity.
1'
AND THEY'RE OFF! Sassuolo gets the match underway, attacking right to left.
Inter suffered their first defeat of the campaign last weekend, their lengthy undefeated run coming to an end at the hands of Udinese at San Siro, which saw the Nerazzurri knocked off top spot into third-place in Serie A.
Hello and welcome to the MAPEI Stadium for live coverage of this Serie A match as Sassuolo host an Inter side who no longer remain unbeaten, looking to avoid two successive defeats.
With both Napoli and Juventus playing at home today, the chances of Inter returning to the summit are slim, but three points are a must for them as the upcoming schedule looks tricky with Lazio, Fiorentina and Roma on the horizon.
Sassuolo have turned the corner of late, successive victories helping provide some distance – albeit only three points – between them and the relegation zone. They have won three of their last five in the league after winning just twice from their first 12.
Surprisingly, it’s at the MAPEI Stadium where Giuseppe Iachini’s side have really struggled this season, picking up just five of their 17 points at home, and they have been held scoreless in six of their eight matches on home turf.
Giuseppe Iachini adopts the 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it' motto as he names an unchanged side from the victory in Sampdoria last weekend.
Luciano Spalletti makes two changes to his side that suffered a first defeat of the Serie A campaign last weekend against Udinese. Joao Cancelo comes in for Davide Santon in defence, while Roberto Gagliardini replaces the suspended Matias Vecino in midfield.
Diego Falcinelli has Sassuolo leading at the interval, and it has certainly come against the run of play for the hosts. Inter have dominated possession and threatened throughout the opening 45 minutes, but the breakthrough has eluded them. They need a big second-half performance to turn this around.
A week after suffering their first defeat of the season, Inter lose away from home for the first time in the campaign as Diego Falcinelli's first-half tally is enough to earn Sassuolo a third-successive victory as they pull further away from the relegation zone. Mauro Icardi missed a penalty early in the second half as Inter have dropped further behind in the title race.
That's all for our live coverage, thanks for following along! Goodbye.
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