In one of the most exciting matches of the early 2025-26 Serie A season, Juventus held on for a dramatic 4-3 victory over Inter Milan at Allianz Stadium on Saturday evening. A late goal by substitute Vasilije Adzić in stoppage time sealed the win, preserving Juventus’s perfect start to the season. (Reuters)
Key Events & Scoring Timeline
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14’ – Juventus opened the scoring through Lloyd Kelly, side-footing into the net after good build-up play. (Sofascore)
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30’ – Inter equalised with a fine strike from Hakan ÇalhanoÄŸlu. (Sofascore)
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38’ – Juventus hit back before halftime, with youngster Kenan Yıldız scoring to make it 2-1. (Sofascore)
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65’ – ÇalhanoÄŸlu struck again to level, 2-2, showing Inter’s resilience. (Sofascore)
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76’ – Marcus Thuram turned the game around for Inter by giving them a 3-2 lead. (Sofascore)
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82’ – Juventus equalised yet again, this time through KhĂ©phren Thuram, brother of Marcus, restoring parity at 3-3. (Sofascore)
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90+1' – In dramatic fashion, Vasilije Adzić struck a stoppage-time winner, a powerful long-range finish to send the home crowd wild. Final score: 4-3 to Juventus. (ESPN.com)
Tactical Notes & Player Performances
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Juventus coach Igor Tudor opted for a more aggressive setup, allowing for attacking width and frequent forward thrusts, especially via Kenan Yıldız and Adzić off the bench. (Black & White & Read All Over)
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Inter, managed by Cristian Chivu, showed flashes of quality, particularly through ÇalhanoÄŸlu, whose two long-range goals were standout moments. However, defensive vulnerabilities were exposed, especially late in the game. (SempreInter.com)
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The two Thuram brothers both scored, on opposite sides — Marcus for Inter and KhĂ©phren for Juventus — adding a personal and emotional edge to the match. (Sofascore)
What This Means
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Juventus remain unbeaten after three Serie A matches this season, with this win putting them top of the table. (ESPN.com)
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For Inter, this is a second consecutive defeat in the league, a worrying trend for a side aiming to compete for the title. (Reuters)
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The match will likely be remembered not only for the goals but for Juve’s resilience — coming from behind twice and finding the winner in stoppage time. (Football Italia)
Star of the Match
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Kenan Yıldız was named Man of the Match by many pundits. His influence in attack, goal, and link-up play were crucial to Juventus’s win. (Football Italia)
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Hakan ÇalhanoÄŸlu stood out for Inter, with two excellent goals and moments of brilliance, though ultimately not enough to earn a result. (SempreInter.com)
Final Thoughts
Juventus’s 4-3 win over Inter was a spectacle, filled with attacking intent, dramatic shifts in momentum, and a last-gasp winner that underscored the unpredictability of this derby. For Juventus, perfect so far and riding high; for Inter, questions over defensive discipline and consistency.
Sources & Further Reading
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Reuters – “Juventus win seven-goal thriller against Inter with late Adzic goal” (Reuters)
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Football-Italia – “Serie A | Juventus 4-3 Inter: Adzic decides insane Derby d’Italia” (Football Italia)
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Bluewin – “Spectacular game: Juve beat Inter 4:3” (blue News)