Adzic: ‘Unforgettable’ winner against Juventus exactly 1 year on from first goal

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Sassuolo’s Vasilije Adzic admits scoring with the last kick to beat his parent club Juventus, a year to the day since his first goal for them, was ‘unforgettable.’

The game was 2-2 going into the final minute, as Juve had twice clawed their way back into it with Edon Zhegrova strikes, after Sebastiano Esposito and then Kieron Bowie had put the Neroverdi ahead.

Adzic was sent clear by Darryl Bakola and kept his cool one-on-one with Douglas Luiz to bend the finish into the net for a 3-2 victory.

He refused to celebrate out of respect against the club that still owns him, but it was an extraordinary coincidence.

Adzic astounded after Sassuolo victory

REGGIO NELL’EMILIA, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 13: Vasilije Adzic of US Sassuolo celebrates after scoring his team’s third goal during the Serie A match between US Sassuolo and Juventus at Mapei Stadium – Citta’ del Tricolore on September 13, 2026 in Reggio nell’Emilia, Italy. (Photo by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Images)

“It’s so strange, I missed two chances close to the goal, but I couldn’t miss the third, because finishing is meant to be one of my strengths,” 20-year-old Adzic told DAZN Italia.

“It’s an unforgettable sensation, because on this day last year I scored my first goal for Juventus, and this time I scored it against my Juve. I’m happy for the team and the extraordinary performance of Sassuolo.”

That goal in September 2025 was also a late winner, sealing the 4-3 against Inter in the Derby d’Italia at the 91st minute.

REGGIO NELL'EMILIA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 13: Vasilije Adzic of US Sassuolo celebrates winning the match against Juventus with his teammates Jay Idzes and Nemanja Matic during the Serie A match between US Sassuolo and Juventus at Mapei Stadium - Citta' del Tricolore on September 13, 2026 in Reggio nell'Emilia, Italy. (Photo by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Images)
REGGIO NELL’EMILIA, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 13: Vasilije Adzic of US Sassuolo celebrates winning the match against Juventus with his teammates Jay Idzes and Nemanja Matic during the Serie A match between US Sassuolo and Juventus at Mapei Stadium – Citta’ del Tricolore on September 13, 2026 in Reggio nell’Emilia, Italy. (Photo by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Images)

He had already found the net twice for Sassuolo since the loan move with option to buy, in the Coppa Italia against Cesena and during a 2-2 draw with Bologna last week, so clearly he is settling in well.

“I arrived a month ago and the coach has put a lot of faith in me, which is the most important thing for a young player. When you join a team with many young players, it does help you feel more involved, and we want to keep growing day after day.”

TURIN, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 13: Vasilije Adzic of Juventus celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal during the Serie A match between Juventus FC and FC Internazionale at Allianz Stadium on September 13, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)
TURIN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 13: Vasilije Adzic of Juventus celebrates scoring his team’s fourth goal during the Serie A match between Juventus FC and FC Internazionale at Allianz Stadium on September 13, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

It was put to Adzic that during the current injury crisis, Juventus could really do with a player of his characteristics right now.

“I cannot answer that, I’m sorry,” he smiled. “I have joined a team that has many young players and wants to grow, it’s important for a player of my age to get consistent time on the field.”

That may well still happen, as the Bianconeri did keep a buy-back option on Adzic.

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