The Definitive List of Decisive Passes in the Second Round of Serie A
On Serie A Matchday 2, Lazio`s Castellanos emerged as the top assist provider. The Argentine secured an excellent +2 thanks to two decisive passes in his team`s dominant 4-0 victory against Verona. Below, we detail all the players who delivered at least one assist during Matchday 2 of Serie A. For those playing Gazzetta`s Fantacampionato, it`s worth noting that even the coach can earn a +0.5 bonus if a substitute provides a decisive pass.
Matchday 2 Assist Highlights by Game
Cremonese-Sassuolo
Three assists were registered in the Cremonese vs. Sassuolo match, which Nicola`s side won 3-2. The first was from Vandeputte, who found Terracciano with a corner kick. The second assist came from Sanabria: Vazquez scored by deflecting a shot from the former Torino player that was likely already heading for the net. The final assist was by Volpato, who set up Pinamonti with a precise vertical ground pass.
Lecce-Milan
Only one assist was recorded in Lecce vs. Milan, a match won 2-0 by the Rossoneri. The sole decisive pass of the game was delivered by Modric: the Croatian took a free-kick that Loftus-Cheek converted for the opening goal.
Parma-Atalanta
One assist was made in the 1-1 draw between Parma and Atalanta. Atalanta`s new signing, Krstovic, provided it, finding Pasalic on the edge of the box with a backward ground pass.
Bologna-Como
A single assist marked Bologna`s 1-0 victory over Como, managed by Italiano. The decisive pass came from Castro, who served Orsolini with a ground pass after skillfully controlling a long ball from the defense.
Pisa-Roma
One decisive pass also featured in Pisa vs. Roma, a match won 1-0 by the Giallorossi. The assist was from Ferguson, who, after controlling the ball in the box, found Soulé nearby. The Argentine then scored the goal that decided the game.
Napoli-Cagliari
One assist in Napoli vs. Cagliari, a match won 1-0 by the reigning champions. Buongiorno provided it, setting up Anguissa with a low cross.
Genoa-Juventus
A decisive pass was also seen in Genoa vs. Juventus, a match Tudor`s team won 1-0. The assist came from Kostic, who took the corner kick that led to Vlahovic`s decisive goal.
Torino-Fiorentina
No assists were registered in Torino vs. Fiorentina, which ended in a 0-0 draw.
Inter-Udinese
Two assists were recorded in Inter vs. Udinese, a match won 2-1 by Runjaic`s Friulian side. The first came from Thuram, with a control and pass in the box for Dumfries` goal, and the second from Davis, a pass just beyond the midfield circle, leading to Atta`s decisive goal on a run.
Lazio-Verona
A remarkable four assists were made in the Lazio vs. Verona match at the Olimpico, which the Biancocelesti won 4-0. Castellanos contributed two: one for Guendouzi`s opening goal (a control in the box and a lay-off for the Frenchman) and another for Zaccagni`s goal (a one-two with a rabona from the striker). Rovella provided one from a free-kick cross for the Argentine`s second goal, and Belahyane delivered a ground pass from the byline for Dia`s final strike.
