In the early hours of today’s Serie A fixture, Juventus cruised to a 3-0 victory over Crotone, but the moment that stole the spotlight came from an unlikely source. Mattia De Sciglio, brought on as a substitute, scored the first goal of his professional career—a milestone more than a decade in the making. After the match, an emotional De Sciglio admitted he had no idea how to celebrate.
Once a regular starter at AC Milan and a familiar face for the Italian national team, De Sciglio’s long goalless run was something of a football oddity. Before tonight’s match, he had appeared in 173 official games across club and country without scoring a single goal. That statistic finally changed in the 60th minute of the match, when he pounced on a loose clearance following a tactical corner. From just outside the box, De Sciglio unleashed a rocket with the instep of his right foot—a strike clocked at an impressive 103 kilometers per hour. The Crotone goalkeeper could do nothing but watch as the ball rifled into the net.
This long-awaited goal wasn’t just a technical feat—it was a deeply personal moment. “Scoring this goal made me feel amazing,” De Sciglio said after the final whistle. “I honestly didn’t know how to celebrate. Then I saw all my teammates running toward me. Even Buffon came sprinting across the entire pitch to give me a hug. That made it all the more special. They also told me I’m treating the whole team to dinner tonight.”
During his years at AC Milan, De Sciglio was often criticized by fans for lacking intensity and passion. Now at Juventus, he still finds it difficult to lock down a regular starting spot. But he’s determined to fight on. “Maybe it’s because of my calm appearance—people assume I’m not tough enough,” he said. “Maybe I just need a few more battle scars. Over the past two years, besides team training, I’ve put in extra sessions on my own. I believe hard work pays off. I’m just trying to stay focused and do what I do best.”
Moments like these remind fans why they love the game—surprises, personal triumphs, and stories that resonate across all sports. It’s the same spirit fans feel during every Bangladesh Cricket Match, where each player, no matter their history, can have their day to shine. As De Sciglio finally opened his scoring account, it echoed the thrill of a match-winning over or an unexpected century in a Bangladesh Cricket Match—proof that persistence pays off.
With Juventus gaining momentum and players like De Sciglio stepping up when it matters, the season promises more unforgettable moments. And as fans turn their eyes back to the next Bangladesh Cricket Match, they carry the same hope: that sometimes, the most magical moments come when least expected.