“Kenan Yıldız fires home a clinical counterattack finish from the penalty area after Sassuolo's corner is cleared”
Pivotal“Andrea Pinamonti buries Domenico Berardi's cross into the right corner to level the match for Sassuolo”
Pivotal“Juventus make a triple substitution bringing on Vlahović, Milik and Iannoni in desperate search for a winner”
Juventus
Sassuolo
Outstanding performance
Sassuolo•GoalkeeperJuventus dropped valuable points at home as Andrea Pinamonti's second-half equalizer denied them all three points against a resilient Sassuolo side. The Bianconeri started brightly with Kenan Yıldız converting a swift counterattack after Sassuolo had threatened from a corner, showcasing the young Turkish talent's clinical finishing. However, Domenico Berardi's precision cross found Pinamonti unmarked in the box seven minutes into the second half, leveling the contest and exposing Juventus' defensive vulnerabilities. Despite multiple substitutions including the introduction of Vlahović and Milik, Juventus couldn't find the winner, leaving them frustrated in their pursuit of Serie A's top two positions.
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Corner awarded to Sassuolo after a deflection off Manuel Locatelli.
Substitution for Sassuolo: Josh Doig replaces Domenico Berardi.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 6 minutes of stoppage time.
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Arkadiusz Milik of Juventus attempts a header from the middle of the penalty area, but the shot is expertly stopped.
Corner awarded to Juventus after Tarik Muharemovic allowed the ball to go out of play.
Corner awarded to Juventus after Jay Idzes allowed the ball to go out of play.
Substitution for Juventus: Edon Zhegrova comes on to replace Francisco Conceição.
Penalty attempt thwarted. Manuel Locatelli of Juventus took a right-footed shot, but it was brilliantly stopped in the right corner by Arijanet Muric of Sassuolo.
Jay Idzes of Sassuolo has given away a penalty due to a handball inside the box.
VAR Review: Penalty awarded to Juventus.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match on hold - Juventus under VAR review.
Substitution for Sassuolo: M'Bala Nzola comes on to replace Andrea Pinamonti.
Substitution for Sassuolo: Edoardo Iannoni comes on to replace Aster Vranckx due to an injury.
Substitution for Juventus: Dusan Vlahovic is coming off, and Lloyd Kelly is taking his place.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Substitution for Juventus: Dusan Vlahovic is coming off, and Lloyd Kelly is taking his place.
Match delay due to an injury to Aster Vranckx from Sassuolo.
Ulisses GarciaYellow CardUlisses Garcia of Sassuolo has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Francisco Conceição of Juventus earned a free kick on the right flank.
Ulisses Garcia from Sassuolo committed a foul.
Another offensive push from Juventus. Jérémie Boga attempts a header from within the six-yard box on the left side, but it's successfully stopped.
Opportunity squandered. Manuel Locatelli of Juventus takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's over the bar and to the right. The assist came from Francisco Conceição.
Substitution for Sassuolo: Armand Laurienté comes on to replace Darryl Bakola.
Substitution for Sassuolo: Luca Lipani replaces Cristian Volpato.
Opportunity wasted. Jérémie Boga from Juventus attempted a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it went over the bar and to the right. The assist came from Kenan Yildiz.
Corner awarded to Juventus after a deflection off Tarik Muharemovic.
The attempt is thwarted. Teun Koopmeiners from Juventus fires a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it gets blocked.
Domenico Berardi from Sassuolo committed a foul.
Lloyd Kelly of Juventus has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
BremerYellow CardBremer from Juventus has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Bremer from Juventus committed a foul.
Darryl Bakola from Sassuolo has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Jérémie Boga from Juventus takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area. Arijanet Muric from Sassuolo makes a fantastic save, denying the attempt at the top center of the goal. The assist came from Weston McKennie.
Substitution for Juventus: Teun Koopmeiners comes on to replace Khéphren Thuram.
Substitution for Juventus: Fabio Miretti comes on to replace Andrea Cambiaso.
Bremer commits a foul against Juventus.
Andrea Pinamonti from Sassuolo has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
The attempt is denied. Cristian Volpato from Sassuolo takes a left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Sebastian Walukiewicz.
Jérémie Boga commits a handball for Juventus.
Francisco Conceição of Juventus commits a handball.
assist: Domenico Berardi
Goal! It's now 1-1 between Juventus and Sassuolo. Andrea Pinamonti found the net for Sassuolo with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, placing it perfectly into the right corner. The assist came from Domenico Berardi, who delivered a great cross.
The second half is underway with Juventus leading Sassuolo 1-0.
The first half has concluded with Juventus leading Sassuolo 1-0.
The attempt is denied. Francisco Conceição of Juventus fires a right-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard area, but it's blocked.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be one minute of stoppage time.
Missed opportunity. Pierre Kalulu of Juventus attempted a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area.
Ismaël Koné from Sassuolo has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Manuel Locatelli from Juventus committed a foul.
Lloyd Kelly from Juventus has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Aster Vranckx committed a foul against a player from Sassuolo.
Corner awarded to Juventus after a play that resulted in a deflection off Sebastian Walukiewicz.
Kenan Yildiz from Juventus earned a free kick on the left side of the pitch.
Domenico Berardi from Sassuolo committed a foul.
Kenan Yildiz from Juventus has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Aster Vranckx from Sassuolo committed a foul.
Francisco Conceição from Juventus committed a foul.
Darryl Bakola from Sassuolo has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
The attempt on goal is thwarted. Darryl Bakola from Sassuolo takes a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Ismaël Koné.
Missed opportunity! Andrea Pinamonti from Sassuolo had a header from inside the six-yard box on the left side, just inches away from finding the net. The assist came from Jay Idzes following a corner kick.
Missed opportunity! Jay Idzes from Sassuolo attempted a header from the center of the box but sent it wide to the left. The chance was set up by Domenico Berardi, who delivered a cross following a corner.
Corner awarded to Sassuolo after a foul by Kenan Yildiz.
Opportunity squandered! Lloyd Kelly of Juventus attempted a header from the center of the box but sent it wide to the left. The cross came from Manuel Locatelli following a corner kick.
Corner awarded to Juventus after a play that resulted in Domenico Berardi giving up possession.
Corner awarded to Juventus after a save by Arijanet Muric.
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Kenan Yildiz from Juventus takes a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area. However, Arijanet Muric of Sassuolo makes a great save, stopping the ball in the upper center of the goal.
Offside call against Juventus. Francisco Conceição is caught in an offside position.
Corner awarded to Juventus after a deflection off Arijanet Muric.
Another offensive push! Khéphren Thuram from Juventus takes a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but it's expertly saved in the top left corner by Arijanet Muric of Sassuolo. The assist came from Manuel Locatelli.
The attempt is thwarted. Francisco Conceição of Juventus takes a left-footed shot from the center of the penalty area, but it gets blocked.
assist: Francisco Conceição
Goal! Juventus takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against Sassuolo. Kenan Yildiz scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area after a quick counterattack.
A header attempt from Tarik Muharemovic of Sassuolo is deflected away. The assist came from Andrea Pinamonti, who also delivered a header from the center of the box.
Corner awarded to Sassuolo after a deflection off Manuel Locatelli.
The attempt is thwarted. Francisco Conceição of Juventus fires a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Weston McKennie, who set him up with a header.
Ismaël Koné from Sassuolo has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Weston McKennie of Juventus committed a foul.
Opportunity squandered. Weston McKennie of Juventus attempted a header from the center of the box following a corner kick.
Corner awarded to Juventus, following a save by Arijanet Muric.
A fresh offensive move unfolds as Manuel Locatelli of Juventus heads the ball from the center of the penalty area, but Arijanet Muric of Sassuolo makes a fantastic save, pushing it away to the top right corner. The assist came from Jérémie Boga, who delivered a precise cross.
Corner awarded to Juventus after Aster Vranckx allowed the ball to go out.
The opening half is underway...
