Adzic’s Magic Goal Lifts Juventus Over Inter in Derby Thriller
What a night it was at the Allianz Stadium, where Juventus edged Inter 4-3 in a match that truly had everything—drama, goals, comebacks, and, above all, a young hero stepping into the spotlight. The man of the moment was Adzic, just 19 years old, who delivered the decisive strike in stoppage time and sent the entire stadium into euphoria.
For Juventus coach Igor Tudor, the victory was celebrated but met with his usual composure. Despite the magnitude of the win, he kept repeating that for him, “nothing changes.” His words reflect a belief that one result, however spectacular, doesn’t alter the bigger picture. The season remains long, with 35 games still ahead, and focus must stay intact.
But the evening couldn’t pass without highlighting Adzic. Tudor revealed that the club had been working with the youngster for months, trying to refine aspects of his game. Some habits needed to be adjusted, and the player embraced the process fully. His attitude, humility, and physical qualities were praised, while his rare shooting ability was showcased perfectly in that decisive moment. Asked jokingly what he told the boy before his goal, Tudor laughed, saying, “I told him to shoot as soon as he got the ball. No, I’m joking—but he earned it because he had a great week in training.”
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The coach also underlined how substitutions turned the tide. Players who entered the match brought intensity and desire, even if the team’s pressing and overall play weren’t as fluid as they could have been. According to Tudor, a draw might have been the fairer result, but football doesn’t always reward balance—it rewards moments, and Juventus seized theirs.
Another key topic was Kenan Yildiz, who was tried in a deeper role behind Vlahovic. Tudor explained that the intention was to press higher and exploit his creativity closer to goal. The execution wasn’t perfect, as the team often dropped back too quickly, but Yildiz’s talent remains unquestionable. The experiment, Tudor suggested, could open new options for how Juventus approach matches going forward.
Looking back, even Tudor himself was reminded of his own goal in a Juventus-Inter clash back in 2002, when he was a young defender. Watching those old images stirred emotions, though he admitted that the current game was something entirely different—“crazy,” in his words.
As for Adzic, the goal may mark a turning point. Just weeks ago, a move away seemed likely, with Palermo showing strong interest. Instead, he stayed, fought for his chance, and now has etched his name into Juventus history as the youngest foreign player to score for the club in a Derby d’Italia. For him, it’s just the beginning. He called it “a dream,” but also promised to keep working harder.
For Juventus, the win provides belief and energy, but Tudor insists the path remains the same: steady, focused, and ready to confirm progress in the matches ahead.
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