Rome: A hat-trick from Sassuolo striker Domenico Berardi in a 3-2 home win over AC Milan on Sunday has ended the seven-time European champions' hopes of playing in Europe next season.

Filippo Inzaghi's visitors travelled to the Mapei Stadium hoping for the win that would maintain their chances of claiming one of three Europa places on offer. But Berardi, whose first goal was awarded despite Milan protests having appeared not to fully cross the line, gave the hosts a 2-0 lead by 31 minutes. Despite Giacomo Bonaventura and Alex bringing Milan on level terms by the 51st minute, Berardi completed his hat-trick 13 minutes from time to seal the points.