Juventus – Inter: Screamers and Set Pieces (4 – 3)

Juventus secured a crucial victory against their biggest rivals in a ‘Derby of Italy’ that felt more like a contest of set-piece mastery and long-range brilliance. First, it was a battle of which team could execute the more effective corner or free-kick routine. Then, it became a showcase of individual audacity, who could nestle the ball into one of the four corners from the furthest distance. In the end, Adžić’s thunderous strike after the 90th minute not only sealed Juventus’s victory but also earned him the unofficial prize for the best shot of the match.
Tactical analysis and match report by Agostino Dosselli.

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