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Alisha Lehmann scores on Serie A debut for Juventus to help to help new club trounce Sassuolo in nine-goal thriller

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  • Juventus thrash Sassuolo 6-3
  • Lehmann scores on Serie A debut
  • Joint top after opening game
  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    Juventus began their Serie A 2024-25 campaign with a thrilling 6-3 win at Sassuolo on Sunday. Goals from Chiara Beccari, Cristiana Girelli, Valentina Bergamaschi, Sofia Cantore, Amalie Vangsgaard, and Lehmann secured them all three points - while Lena Clelland, Samantha Fisher and Valentina Gallazzi scored for the hosts.

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  • WHAT JUVENTUS SAID

    In an Instagram post with all their goalscorers after the match, Juventus wrote: "Too many goalscorers to fit in a photo 🥵."

  • THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Lehmann swapped Aston Villa for Juventus earlier this summer and so far she has made a good start at the Italian side. While the Swiss international is not a starter at present, having coming off the bench against Sassuolo, if she continues to make an impact on the pitch, she could get a more prominent role as Juventus try to win the Serie A title.

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    WHAT NEXT?

    Lehmann's Juventus side are next in Serie A action against Como on September 14. Both teams won their opening league fixtures so an exciting match should be in store.