Bianconere Win Nine-Goal Thriller in Sassuolo

An End-to-End Encounter

Juventus Women secured a thrilling 5-4 victory away at Sassuolo in a Serie A clash that saw nine goals and plenty of action from start to finish.

Sassuolo took an early lead through Agnese Bonfantini, but Juventus responded with goals from Barbara Bonansea and Cristiana Girelli.

The hosts hit back again to make it 3-2 before halftime, but Lisa Boattin equalized for Juventus after the break.

Linda Sembrant and Arianna Caruso traded goals to make it 4-4, before Girelli netted her second of the game to secure the win for Juventus.

Key Stats:

• Juventus have now won four of their last five Serie A matches.
• Sassuolo have lost their last three league games.
• Girelli has scored 10 goals in 12 Serie A appearances this season.

Player Ratings:

• Juventus: Giuliani 7, Lenzini 6.5, Sembrant 7, Boattin 7.5, Cernoia 7, Galli 6.5, Rosucci 7, Girelli 8, Bonansea 7.5, Caruso 7, Lundorf 6.5.
• Sassuolo: Catena 6, Philtjens 6.5, Filangeri 6, Brignoli 6.5, Cantore 7, Mihashi 6.5, Bonfantini 7.5, Tomaselli 7, Clelland 6.5, Dubcova 7, Sabatino 6.

Quotes:

Juventus coach Joe Montemurro: "I'm very happy with the win. We showed great character to come back from 2-1 down and win the game."

Sassuolo coach Gianpiero Piovani: "We played well today, but we made a few mistakes that cost us the game."

Conclusion:

Juventus' victory sees them close the gap on league leaders Roma to three points, while Sassuolo remain in mid-table.

Both teams will be back in action next weekend, with Juventus hosting AC Milan and Sassuolo traveling to Fiorentina.