A stoppage-time swing of Vasilije Adžić's boot settled a wild night in Reggio Emilia, sending Sassuolo to a 3-2 victory and leaving Juventus stunned despite Edon Zhegrova's two-goal rescue act.
Second-half goals erupt after cagey opening
After a goalless first half, the match detonated after the hour mark. Sebastiano Esposito broke the deadlock in the 65th minute, finishing off a move created by Nemanja Matić. Juventus responded through Zhegrova in the 82nd minute, only for Kieran Bowie to restore Sassuolo's lead in the 89th after Darryl Bakola's assist.
Adžić punishes parent club in stoppage time
Zhegrova struck again in the 90th minute, converting Randal Kolo Muani's assist to level at 2-2 and seemingly rescue a point for the visitors. But deep into added time, Armand Laurienté sparked a rapid counter-attack and Adžić curled a shot into the top corner, leaving Juventus with nothing from a match they led in possession and shots.
Possession tells a misleading story
Juventus controlled 55% of the ball and fired 18 total shots, eight on target, compared to Sassuolo's ten attempts and six on frame. Yet the hosts converted their limited openings ruthlessly, proving clinical finishing trumped volume shooting on a chaotic night where all five goals came in the final 25 minutes.
The result leaves both sides level on seven points, but the pressure swings firmly toward Juventus, whose defensive resilience this season evaporated in a single chaotic stretch.
Match Information
Competition: Serie A
Date & Time: Sunday 13 September 2026, 20:45 CET
Venue: Mapei Stadium, Reggio Emilia
Referee: Juan Luca Sacchi, Italy
