It was one of the most thrilling Serie A matches of the year as Juventus secured a dramatic 4-3 victory over Inter, thanks to a late goal from Vasilije Adzic. This incredible Derby d`Italia in Turin saw Juventus emerge victorious, despite a game filled with defensive errors but also numerous attacking opportunities from both sides. While Inter largely controlled possession, Juventus strategically waited in their defensive third, capitalizing on their chances in both halves. For Cristian Chivu`s Inter, this marks a second consecutive defeat, following their loss to Udinese. In contrast, Juventus now sits at the top of the standings with a perfect record of three wins from three matches. Let`s delve into the five most memorable moments from Saturday`s Derby d`Italia at the Allianz Stadium.
5. Kenan Yildiz`s Sensational Strike
The match delivered an array of spectacular goals, and Juventus striker Kenan Yildiz`s second goal was truly incredible. The young Turkish talent skillfully exploited the space left by Inter`s defense between the lines, unleashing a powerful shot from distance. Yildiz is considered one of Serie A`s brightest prospects, and both fans and manager Igor Tudor expect him to significantly impact every game this season. This goal certainly provides a strong start.
4. The Debut of the Referee Cam
For the first time in Serie A, the innovative `Referee Cam` was introduced, offering unique insights into the game. One particularly memorable moment captured in the second half showed Khephren Thuram and his brother Marcus engaged in discussion with the referee before a corner kick. This image is likely to become an iconic snapshot from the match.
3. Calhanoglu`s Pivotal Brace
Hakan Calhanoglu, Inter`s midfielder, endured a challenging summer with speculation about his departure after the Club World Cup, prompted by comments from captain Lautaro Martinez regarding his attitude. However, with no buyer emerging, Calhanoglu remained and delivered a stunning brace in this crucial early-season match. Despite the negative result for Inter, coach Chivu can be confident in Calhanoglu`s renewed top form.
2. Khephren Thuram`s Brotherly Mockery
This match was truly defined by the Thuram brothers. Inter striker Marcus initially scored the third goal, momentarily putting the Nerazzurri ahead, and chose not to celebrate. However, just minutes later, his brother Khephren, who joined Juventus in summer 2024, immediately scored the equalizer for the Bianconeri. He then conspicuously pointed to his last name on the back of his jersey and replicated Marcus`s signature celebration, all while their father Lilian watched from the stands.
1. Vasilije Adzic`s Last-Minute Stunner
The most unexpected hero of the night was 19-year-old Vasilije Adzic, who scored the winning goal in the Derby d`Italia`s dying moments. Juventus fans now have renewed hopes of clinching the title, as the Bianconeri proudly sit at the top of the table with nine points after three games.
