In one of the Serie A`s most thrilling encounters this year, Juventus secured a dramatic 4-3 victory over Inter, with Vasilije Adzic scoring a decisive late goal to clinch the win in an electrifying Derby d`Italia held in Turin. The match was a peculiar mix of defensive errors and numerous offensive opportunities for both sides. While Inter largely dictated the pace, Juventus strategically absorbed pressure and capitalized on their chances throughout both halves. This defeat marks the second consecutive loss for Cristian Chivu`s Inter, following their setback against Udinese. Meanwhile, Juventus now sits comfortably at the top of the standings, boasting three wins from three matches. Let`s delve into the five most memorable moments from Saturday`s epic clash at the Allianz Stadium.
5. Kenan Yildiz`s Spectacular Goal
The game was adorned with magnificent goals, and Juventus striker Kenan Yildiz delivered a truly remarkable one. The Turkish prodigy exploited the gaps in Inter`s defense, unleashing a powerful shot from distance. Yildiz is considered one of Serie A`s brightest young talents, and both fans and manager Igor Tudor expect him to significantly influence every match this season. This stunning strike is undoubtedly a promising start.
4. The Referee Cam`s Debut
For the very first time in Serie A, the `Referee Cam` was introduced, capturing some extraordinary moments. One such instance in the second half showed Khephren Thuram and his brother Marcus engaging in conversation with the referee before a corner kick. This image is likely to become an iconic memory from the match.
3. Calhanoglu`s Brace
Hakan Calhanoglu, Inter`s midfielder, had a challenging summer, with expectations of his departure after the Club World Cup due to comments from captain Lautaro Martinez regarding his attitude. However, with no buyer emerging, Calhanoglu remained and delivered a superb brace in the season`s crucial opening match. Despite the team`s ultimate loss, Chivu can once again rely on Calhanoglu`s peak performance.
2. Khephren Thuram`s Brotherly Mockery
This match truly belonged to the Thuram brothers. Inter striker Marcus scored the third goal, momentarily putting the Nerazzurri ahead, but chose not to celebrate his header. Just minutes later, an unexpected twist occurred. His brother, Khephren, who joined Juventus in the summer of 2024, swiftly netted the equalizer for the Bianconeri. In a memorable gesture, he proudly displayed his surname on his jersey and replicated Marcus`s signature celebration, all while their father Lilian watched from the stands.
1. Vasilije Adzic`s Last-Minute Stunner
And then, the night`s most improbable hero emerged: 19-year-old Vasilije Adzic, who scored the winning goal of the Derby d`Italia in the dying moments. Juventus fans can now reignite their championship dreams, as the Bianconeri lead the table with a perfect nine points after three games.
