Key Takeaways:
- Sassuolo secured a remarkable 3-2 win over Juventus in Serie A, with three late goals scored after the 89th minute
- Vasilije Adzic, on loan from Juventus, netted the stoppage time winner against his parent club, ending their 12-match unbeaten run
- Sassuolo now have seven points from four games, their highest tally at this stage since 2020
Match Summary
Sassuolo stunned Juventus with a last-gasp 3-2 victory in an electrifying Serie A encounter, highlighted by three goals scored after the 89th minute. Vasilije Adzic, currently on loan from Juventus, completed a memorable evening by scoring the decisive goal against his parent club in injury time, inflicting Juventus’ first away league defeat since February and halting their 12-game unbeaten streak across all competitions.
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First Half – Few Clear-Cut Opportunities
Juventus came close to taking the lead inside the opening two minutes, as Nico Gonzalez unleashed a fierce strike from outside the box that narrowly cleared the crossbar. Down the left flank, Kerim Alajbegovic was a persistent threat but his final deliveries failed to find their mark, drawing visible frustration from head coach Luciano Spalletti.
Domenico Berardi was industrious for the hosts, though the Juventus defence proved well-organised and effective in their containment. Both sides found it difficult to fashion meaningful chances in the first half. Teun Koopmeiners created an opening for the visitors, but his effort from 20 yards lacked the necessary power to trouble Arijanet Muric. For Sassuolo, Josh Doig embarked on a promising run but only found the side netting, while Sebastiano Esposito and Berardi both missed from range. Francisco Conceicao’s powerful shot just before half-time was well saved by Muric.
Second Half – Momentum Shifts and Late Drama
Berardi continued to ask questions of Juventus after the interval, forcing Guglielmo Vicario into a fine save with a curling left-footed shot. Sassuolo then seized a period of dominance, culminating in Esposito latching onto Nemanja Matic’s precise through ball to finish at the far post and put the hosts ahead just after the hour mark.
Juventus, having recently overturned deficits to salvage points, sought another comeback. Douglas Luiz saw his powerful long-range effort superbly saved. Shortly after Sassuolo’s Adzic had a goal disallowed for offside, Edon Zhegrova pounced on a misjudged punch from Muric to level the score with a precise finish into the bottom corner.
Muric made amends moments later by denying Alajbegović, followed by Nick Woltemade’s missed opportunity from close for Juventus. Deep into the closing moments, Kieron Bowie restored Sassuolo’s lead after being picked out by Darryl Bakola and finishing confidently from the edge of the area. Yet, the late scoring frenzy was not over, as Zhegrova once again drew Juventus level by smashing home an injury-time equaliser.
Adzic Seals Historic Win
Just as it appeared both sides would settle for a point, Vasilije Adzic broke through and curled a shot beyond the Juventus goalkeeper in stoppage time, giving Sassuolo their fifth ever victory over Juventus. The result lifts Sassuolo to seven points from four matches – a mark they have not reached at this stage of the campaign since 2020. Juventus, having twice come from behind, were left to rue missed chances and will now turn their focus to their UEFA Europa League fixture against NEC in midweek.
Next Up
Juventus, disappointed by the late defeat and the end of their unbeaten streak, will now shift their attention to the upcoming UEFA Europa League clash with NEC.
