Sassuolo defeated Juventus 3–2 in a remarkable Serie A thriller as Vasilije Adžić scored the decisive stoppage-time winner against his parent club.
Sassuolo produced one of the most dramatic finishes of the early 2026/27 Serie A season, defeating Juventus 3–2 at the MAPEI Stadium after four goals arrived during a chaotic final stage.
The decisive moment came deep into stoppage time when Vasilije Adžić, the Montenegro international midfielder on loan at Sassuolo from Juventus, delivered the final blow against his parent club.
The victory gave Sassuolo another important three points, while Juventus suffered their first league defeat of the campaign despite twice recovering from behind.
⚽ Sassuolo 3–2 Juventus: Match Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Competition | Serie A 2026/27 |
| Matchday | 4 |
| Venue | MAPEI Stadium |
| Result | Sassuolo 3–2 Juventus |
| Half-time | 0–0 |
| Decisive goal | Vasilije Adžić |
| Sassuolo | Sebastiano Esposito, Kieron Bowie, Vasilije Adžić |
| Juventus | Edon Zhegrova x2 |
The opening hour was surprisingly cagey. Neither side could find the breakthrough, with Juventus enjoying possession but struggling to turn territorial control into clear-cut opportunities.
Then the match exploded into life.
🔥 Esposito Breaks the Deadlock
Sassuolo finally found the breakthrough in the 65th minute.
Sebastiano Esposito opened the scoring, giving the hosts the advantage they had been searching for and immediately putting Juventus under pressure.
The goal changed the rhythm of the match. Juventus were forced to commit more players forward, creating additional space for Sassuolo's counterattacks.
🧨 Zhegrova Ignites Juventus' Comeback
Juventus responded through Edon Zhegrova, who made a major impact after coming off the bench.
In the 82nd minute, Zhegrova capitalized on a defensive and goalkeeping mistake to level the match at 1–1.
Suddenly, Juventus looked capable of completing the comeback.
But Sassuolo had other ideas.
🎯 Bowie Restores Sassuolo's Lead
Just seven minutes later, Sassuolo regained the advantage.
Kieron Bowie produced a composed finish in the 89th minute, sending the home supporters into celebration once again.
With time running out, it appeared Sassuolo had done enough to claim a famous victory.
But Zhegrova wasn't finished.
⚡ Zhegrova Strikes Again
Juventus immediately pushed forward and once again found an equalizer.
Zhegrova scored his second goal of the night in stoppage time, making it 2–2 and seemingly rescuing at least a point for Luciano Spalletti's side.
Few inside the stadium could have expected what happened next.
🦸 Adžić Delivers the Final Blow
With virtually the final kick of the match, Vasilije Adžić completed Sassuolo's extraordinary victory.
The Montenegro midfielder, currently on loan from Juventus, found space after Sassuolo broke forward and calmly finished past the Juventus defence.
It was a brutal ending for the visitors and an unforgettable moment for Adžić, who chose not to celebrate excessively against his parent club.
Sassuolo won 3–2.
🛡️ Tactical Analysis
Sassuolo: Patience and Counterattacking Efficiency
Sassuolo showed impressive discipline for much of the game.
The hosts were willing to defend without the ball and wait for opportunities to attack the spaces behind Juventus' defensive line.
That approach became particularly effective after Esposito's opening goal. As Juventus pushed higher, Sassuolo repeatedly found opportunities to transition quickly.
The final goal demonstrated exactly that strategy: Juventus were committed to finding another winner, but their defensive structure became vulnerable.
Juventus: Possession Without Enough Control
Juventus controlled large portions of the match and finished with the greater share of possession, but their defensive organization collapsed during the decisive moments.
The Bianconeri had already shown defensive solidity during the opening rounds of the season, conceding only once in their first three league matches. Against Sassuolo, however, they conceded three times.
Luciano Spalletti later acknowledged that Juventus lost their balance because of their desire to win.
That assessment perfectly described the chaotic finale.
📊 Match Statistics
| Statistic | Sassuolo | Juventus |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 42% | 58% |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 8 |
| Total Shots | 10 | 19 |
| Corners | 3 | 10 |
| Expected Goals | 0.90 | 1.08 |
| Big Chances | 2 | 1 |
| Goals | 3 | 2 |
Despite Juventus producing more possession, shots and corners, Sassuolo were ultimately more clinical when the decisive moments arrived.
⏱️ Goals Timeline
- 65' — Sebastiano Esposito: Sassuolo 1–0 Juventus
- 82' — Edon Zhegrova: Sassuolo 1–1 Juventus
- 89' — Kieron Bowie: Sassuolo 2–1 Juventus
- 90+' — Edon Zhegrova: Sassuolo 2–2 Juventus
- 90+' — Vasilije Adžić: Sassuolo 3–2 Juventus
⭐ Player of the Match: Vasilije Adžić
The obvious choice is Vasilije Adžić.
The Montenegro midfielder produced the defining moment of the contest, scoring against the club that still owns his registration.
His late winner was not simply a goal; it was the final twist in a match that had already delivered an extraordinary sequence of events.
For Sassuolo, Adžić's contribution could become one of the defining moments of their early season.
📈 What the Result Means
The victory represents another significant step forward for Sassuolo.
After returning to Serie A, the Neroverdi are showing that they can compete with established top-flight opponents, and defeating Juventus in such dramatic circumstances provides a major confidence boost.
For Juventus, the defeat is a warning.
The Bianconeri remain on seven points after four matches, but their previously impressive defensive record was badly damaged in Reggio Emilia.
The challenge for Spalletti will now be restoring balance and defensive concentration without sacrificing the attacking ambition that helped Juventus recover twice in the closing stages.
🏁 Final Thoughts
Sassuolo 3–2 Juventus will be remembered for its extraordinary final minutes.
For more than an hour, the match appeared to be heading toward a cautious stalemate. Instead, the final stages produced five goals, two Juventus comebacks and one unforgettable winner.
And perhaps fittingly, the player who delivered the final blow was a Juventus player himself.
Vasilije Adžić's stoppage-time strike secured Sassuolo's dramatic victory and gave the Neroverdi one of the biggest talking points of Serie A Matchday 4.