Great work in attack from Sassuolo to run the clock down near the corner flag and it proves to be enough to see out the result! THAT IS FULL TIME!
90' +2
SELFISH! Laribi makes a penetrating run through the heart of midfield, sprinting 40-yards forward into attack and has options to either side. He opts not to pick out a pass, instead rolling a tame shot at goal which Buffon can collect with ease and start Juventus back the other way...
90'
There will be four minutes of time added on at the end of this match. Will Juventus get their goal or will Sassuolo hold on for a first victory over the Bianconeri?
88'
Now or never for Juventus! Sassuolo seem to have mustered up their last bit of energy as they get back to pressing high up the pitch. The hosts aren't having much success breaking out of their own half now, let alone finding a goal!
86'
Desperate times call for desperate measures, and that's what the occasion calls for in defence from Sassuolo! They're throwing themselves in front of everything in an attempt to keep Juventus out, and it's working. The hosts still can't find a way through and the majority of their efforts at goal are coming from outside the area.
84'
STAT ATTACK: Sassuolo are unbeaten in their last seven Serie A matches at home, since a 3-0 defeat to Roma in April of last season (W4, D3).
82'
Hernanes enters the game and replaces M. Lemina.
P. Cannavaro gets yellow.
Morata does well to win a free kick in attack, but before Juventus take they prepare their final change. Hernanes is introduced here with Lemina giving way.
81'
K. Laribi enters the game and replaces D. Berardi.
Anxious moments for the hosts who are having little success pushing forward in search of a knockout punch, despite their man advantage. Berardi seems to be growing tired he will be replaced for the final 10 minutes by the more defensive-minded Karim Laribi.
78'
S. Zaza enters the game and replaces P. Dybala.
Pressure starting to mount from Juventus as they throw everyone forward in search of the equaliser. Zaza has come on to try and inflict damage on his former team, and what a storyline it would be should be be the man to pull Juventus level!
77'
P. Pogba gets yellow.
OFFSIDE! That's more like it from the hosts! Berardi is played through behind the defence on a lightning-quick counter, and the striker rounds the keeper before slotting in at the near post! The flag is up, however, and it was the right decision as in the end the striker came nowhere close to timing his run properly.
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75'
Penalty appeals denied! Such a wonderful run from Cuadrado comes to a dismal conclusion as he goes down rather ambitiously in the area, hoping for a penalty. He did so well to get there, but in the end his decision making lets him down.
73'
STAT ATTACK: Sassuolo picked up their first-ever points against the Bianconeri in this fixture last season, with Simone Zaza’s first-half goal earning the Neroverdi a share of the spoils. The striker is now a member of Juventus.
71'
A. Duncan enters the game and replaces D. Biondini.
This now is more of a tactical change from the hosts as Alfred Duncan is introduced. The midfielder should help provide a bit of stability in the centre as tired legs start to set in, with Biondini giving way.
70'
G. Defrel enters the game and replaces S. Floccari.
A first change for the hosts as Gregorie Defrel comes on to replace Floccari. The Frenchman offers more pace in attack which could prove vital as the hosts look to threaten on the break and put this game to bed.
68'
D. Berardi gets yellow.
The Neroverde have weathered the figurative storm from Juventus, though the actual storm appears nowhere close to slowing down as the rain continues to drench the pitch at the Stadio Citta del Tricolore. It's made for some sloppy moments which promise to only get worse as the final 20 minutes wear down.
66'
Sassuolo need to be quicker and more decisive on the counter. They're afforded the chance to break which Missiroli takes, sprinting through the heart of midfield. He picks out Berardi, who then tries for a quick return pass, but the midfielder was brought to ground by Sandro, which goes unnoticed by the referee.
64'
The time with which Juventus have spent on the ball in this second half says a lot about their collective class. Despite being down a man they continue to take the game to the hosts, and though ideas may be in short supply, they do appear to be heading towards an equaliser.
62'
STAT ATTACK: Juventus played to a scoreless draw against Inter in their last away match in the league. They have not kept clean sheets in back-to-back away matches in the Serie A since November to December 2014.
60'
G. Pegolo gets yellow.
Álvaro Morata enters the game and replaces M. Mandžukić.
Appropriate timing for a change as Mandzukic, who has been quiet tonight as a result of a lack of service, is replaced by Alvaro Morata who has a greater ability to create his own chances.
59'
FEARLESS BLOCK! Juventus play the free kick short as Bonucci takes a pass from two feet away, teeing him up for a shot, but the effort is bravely turned aside from one member of the Sassuolo defence who anticipated the move.
58'
Dybala does well to hold the ball up with Cannavaro to his back, then produces a fine piece of theatrics to win a free kick at the very edge of the area. Vrsaljko is the one penalised for a foul, but there didn't appear to be any contact made by the right-back.
56'
Substitutes starting to warm up for both teams as we approach the final half-hour. Juventus opted not to replace the dismissed Chiellini in defence, instead shifting Barzagli into the vacant spot at centre-half and moving Sturaro into his place on the right.
54'
Nifty bit of dribbling from Cuadrado who lures in a challenge and then sweeps the ball away from Missiroli at the last second to win his side a free kick. The end result is a dreadful piece of football, however, as the ball is sent feebly into the arms of Pegolo.
52'
STAT ATTACK: Juventus are unbeaten in their last five matches across all competitions (W3, D2) and had conceded just one goal over that span.
50'
INCHES AWAY! Much better from the visitors! Sandro twists his way into space on the left and sends a delightful ball in for Mandzukic in the centre. Acerbi does just enough to prevent the shot, but the striker is able to square for Pogba who sends an effort agonisingly wide of the far post!
48'
Possession remaining predominantly with Juventus in the opening few minutes of the half, as they work the ball around patiently in the attacking half. They have yet to really negotiate a route through on goal, but this should provide them some encouragement.
46'
Here we go again!
45' +2
HALF TIME!
45'
The board goes up to indicate two minutes of stoppage time. If there were ever a team needing the sanctuary of a dressing room, it's Juventus.
43'
Floccari sends an effort harmlessly wide after a prolonged spell in attack for the hosts, but Juventus are defending quite shockingly at the moment. It's as if they've completely forgotten how to play football, scuffing passes straight back to their opponents and offering far too much space to them in possession.
41'
Berardi remains down as the medical staff takes a close look at him, while Juventus continue their protests. The referee is being bombarded by pink shirts but refuses to flinch as he sends them aside. His mind is made up - and I'm really not too sure what the visitors are trying to argue here as it was a clear booking on Chiellini.
39'
G. Chiellini gets a second yellow card and is sent off.
JUVENTUS DOWN TO 10 MEN! What a shocking sequence of events here as Chiellini makes the most senseless of challenges right near the halfway line on Berardi. The defender slid straight into his back with little chance to win the ball and that will earn him a second booking!
38'
STAT ATTACK: Sassuolo’s last six home matches in the league, dating back to last season, have not seen either them or their opponents keep a clean sheet. There have been a total of 21 goals scored in those six contests.
36'
JUST TOO MUCH ON IT! Berardi steps inside his marker on the right, allowing him to continue a teasing run forward. He plays a clever ball through for Floccari, but the striker just lacks the pace to get on the end of it as Buffon can watch it roll behind safely for a goal kick.
34'
Inviting ball in from Pogba! The Frenchman is proving the most likely - or only capable player - to create or provide the equaliser for Juventus. Sassuolo have faded a bit, however, and have to be careful as they start to drop deeper and deeper in defence.
32'
Dybala and Cuadrado have to get themselves more involved in attack. Juventus seem reluctant to work the ball into wide areas, but there is space to be found. The two wingers have drifted closer and closer into the centre as a result which has left the Bianconeri quite congested in the attacking half.
30'
Juventus are starting to get their legs under them and absorb the Sassuolo pressure, but it's a lack of inventiveness going forward that will have to worry boss Massimiliano Allegri at the moment. The Neroverdi are a difficult team to beat at home, but that has little to do with their defensive record - which suggests a tendency to leak goals.
28'
STAT ATTACK: Sassuolo have yet to beat Juventus in the Serie A (D1, L3) since their debut in the top flight in 2013.
26'
EXQUISITE GOALKEEPING! Pogba lines up an effort from the top of the box and makes terrific contact, seemingly navigating his strike into the top corner. Pegolo flies through the air, however, somehow getting a hand to it to knock it behind and deny the Frenchman his equaliser!
24'
Lemina is a bit to eager out in midfield and it's hurt Juventus thus far. He's full of energy which is a good thing, but has to channel it properly so as not to be caught out of position or lunging needlessly into a challenge as a result of his overzealous nature.
22'
Whistles beginning to emanate from supporters lips with every kick of the ball. Sassuolo appear in complete control out on the pitch and are breaking forward with real menace. Juventus really seem to be missing the presence of Marchisio and Khedira in midfield.
20'
N. Sansone has scored a goal for Sassuolo!
IT'S A SCREAMER FROM SANSONE! After much deliberation and anticipation, the wall finally sets itself and the referee allows the free kick to be taken, which Sansone does so brilliantly! He lifts a strike over the wall and tucks it just inside the near post, giving Buffon absolutely no chance!
18'
M. Lemina gets yellow.
Strong running by Sansone who is clipped down from behind by Lemina to win his side a free kick in a very threatening position - they can make something out of this for sure.
17'
STAT ATTACK: The seven goals scored at home this season by Sassuolo have come from six different players – with Antonio Floro Flores the only one to net twice.
15'
Pogba flashes his skill for the first time, carving through the Sassuolo midfield like a hot knife through butter. The away fans omit a roar of applause as he rounds Vrsaljko, but the end result is a letdown as he fails to pick out Mandzukic with his pullback.
13'
F. Peluso gets yellow.
CLOSE! Dybala teasingly floats a ball into the six-yard box from a set piece and it reaches heads in the danger area. Pegolo comes off his line but didn't appear to get a touch on it, as it hit off someone's head and back towards the near post where a Sassuolo player was kindly waiting to clear.
11'
Excellent work by Sassuolo to keep possession and they are looking the more capable and confident of the two sides at the moment. Peluso and Vrsaljko are making themselves available on the overlap which has provided a welcome outlet for the likes of Berardi and Sansone.
9'
Sansone is the one this time to win the free kick for Sassuolo in nearly the exact same position on the opposite flank. Cuadrado is the culprit this time, but again the delivery in extremely poor as Juventus are able to clear with relative ease.
7'
STAT ATTACK: Juventus have won just one of their last five league matches away from home (D2, L2).
5'
Chiellini is called for a foul along the right flank, won well by Berardi. The Sassuolo attacker did an excellent job of holding up the ball to wait for support, which was slow to arrive. The eventual delivery from the set piece is poor, however, as it fails to elude the first defender at the near post.
4'
G. Chiellini gets yellow.
3'
Juventus apply some relentless early pressure as they keep the hosts pinned in their own end on the back of successive corners. Sassuolo to well to defend the threat, but they're unable to pass out of their end as possession goes straight back to the Bianconeri.
1'
We are underway! Albeit a couple of minutes behind schedule...
Hello and welcome to Reggio Emilia for some midweek Serie A football! The Stadio Citta del Tricolore is our venue tonight as Juventus hope to pull level with hosts Sassuolo on points with a victory. I am Alex Moretto and I will be your in-game host, guiding you through the match LIVE as it happens!
Although they still find themselves on the wrong side of the table, Juventus appear to have emerged from the rut they were entrenched in. Victories in two of their last three league matches, sandwiched on either side of a hard-fought draw with Inter at the San Siro, have the Bianconeri slowly ascending the table. It was always going to take time for their new faces to gel, but the process seems to be well underway.
Sassuolo do not appear at all out of their depth up against the league's elite. Their ability to take on the the best the Serie A has to offer and walk away with points is a large part of the reason they find themselves within striking distance of the top four - and why they can expect to continue challenging for a place in Europe. Victory over Juventus tonight would be quite the statement of intent from the Neroverdi.
There's been a wealth of changes to the Juventus team, following their 2-0 victory over Atalanta on the weekend. Claudio Marchisio misses out with the flu and is replaced by Mario Lemina. Juan Cuadrado also comes into the starting lineup with Roberto Pereyra forced to miss out. Simone Padoin, Patrice Evra and Sami Khedira are dropped to the bench, paving the way for the return of Andrea Barzagli, Alex Sandro and Stefano Sturaro to the XI.
Andrea Consigli is suspended for the hosts following the red card he picked up against Milan on the weekend, and so Gianluca Pegolo deputises in his absence. Eusebio Di Francesco has opted to roll out Davide Biondini in midfield ahead of Karim Laribi, while two new faces return to the team in attack as Antonio Floro Flores and Gregoire Defrel are dropped to the bench in favour of Nicola Sansone and Sergio Floccari.
SASSUOLO 1-0 JUVENTUS: Nicola Sansone's free kick masterpiece has the hosts ahead at the break, with the Bianconeri down to 10 men as a result of Giorgio Chiellini's sending off. Sassuolo are looking for a first-ever victory over Juventus and if the first half is anything to go by, tonight may just be that historic night.
FULL TIME: SASSUOLO 1-0 JUVENTUS. Nicola Sansone's brilliant free kick secures a first-ever victory for the Neroverdi over the Bianconeri, who were down to 10 men as a result of Giorgio Chiellini's first-half dismissal. In the end Sassuolo were made to work for it as they overcame waves of Juventus pressure, but denied any clear cut chances as they manage to see out the victory!
I am Alex Moretto and I would like to thank you all for joining me here today. Good bye!
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