US Sassuolo vs Juventus
Match Report
Sassuolo edged a wild five-goal thriller against Juventus, winning 3-2 thanks to a last-gasp strike deep into stoppage time. It capped a back-and-forth finish that swung twice in the closing minutes before the hosts finally broke through.
Sebastiano Esposito put Sassuolo ahead in the 65th minute, finishing off a clever pass from veteran Nemanja Matic. Edon Zhegrova dragged Juventus level in the 82nd minute, only for Kieron Bowie to restore Sassuolo's lead moments later. Zhegrova struck again in the 91st minute to make it 2-2, but Vasilije Adzic settled it deep into added time on the counter-attack.
For Juventus, the result came amid a brutal injury crisis, with the club fielding no Italian outfield starter for the first time in its history after losing Manuel Locatelli to long-term meniscus surgery among several other absences. The loss piles further pressure on the Bianconeri's season start, while Sassuolo's spirited comeback marks a real confidence boost.
Sebastiano Esposito put Sassuolo ahead in the 65th minute, finishing off a clever pass from veteran Nemanja Matic. Edon Zhegrova dragged Juventus level in the 82nd minute, only for Kieron Bowie to restore Sassuolo's lead moments later. Zhegrova struck again in the 91st minute to make it 2-2, but Vasilije Adzic settled it deep into added time on the counter-attack.
For Juventus, the result came amid a brutal injury crisis, with the club fielding no Italian outfield starter for the first time in its history after losing Manuel Locatelli to long-term meniscus surgery among several other absences. The loss piles further pressure on the Bianconeri's season start, while Sassuolo's spirited comeback marks a real confidence boost.
Match Events
20'
J. Lucumi(Tripping)
48'
L. Lipani(Holding)
60'
60'
65'
71'
71'
71'
71'
76'
Douglas Luiz(Roughing)
81'
82'
89'
90+1'
90+3'
F. Leysen(Roughing)
90+4'
20'
J. Lucumi(Tripping)
(Holding)L. Lipani
48'
60'
60'
65'
71'
71'
76'
Douglas Luiz(Roughing)
82'
89'
90+1'
(Roughing)F. Leysen
90+3'
90+4'
Standings
| # | W | D | L | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Juventus | 2 | 1 | 1 | +2 | 7 |
| 9 | US Sassuolo | 2 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 7 |
Statistics
45%Possession55%
10Shots18
6Shots on Target8
3Corners9
7Fouls13
2Offsides2
2Yellow Cards2
393Passes478
6Saves3
Injuries & Suspensions
US Sassuolo
Head to Head
5
US Sassuolo wins
4
Draws
17
Juventus wins
Goals: 26 - 60
