Hellas Verona 1–1 Juventus: Conceição shines, Orban’s pen halts Juve’s perfect start

VERONA, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 20: Francisco Conceicao of Juventus FC celebrates after scoring his team’s first goal during the Serie A match between Hellas Verona FC and Juventus FC at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on September 20, 2025 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Images)

Juventus’ 100% Serie A start is over. On September 20, 2025 at the Bentegodi, Francisco Conceição’s solo strike put the Bianconeri in front, but Gift Orban levelled from the spot just before halftime. Juve leave Verona with a point and sit on 10 points from 4 matches as the schedule tightens.

What you missed

VERONA, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 20: Gift Orban of Hellas Verona scores the equaliser with a penalty kick during the Serie A match between Hellas Verona FC and Juventus FC at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on September 20, 2025 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Images)
  • Final: Hellas Verona 1–1 Juventus (HT 1–1)
  • Scorers: 19′ Conceição (JUV), 44′ Orban (VER, pen)
  • Venue & date: Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi — September 20, 2025
  • Key VAR moment: Suat Serdar’s second-half header briefly made it 2–1 Verona before an offside check ruled it out

Moments that swung it

VERONA, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 20: Francisco Conceicao of Juventus FC scores his team’s first goal during the Serie A match between Hellas Verona FC and Juventus FC at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on September 20, 2025 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Images)
  • 19′ — Solo spark: Conceição slalomed inside and curled home left-footed. A touch of class.
  • 44′ — Level from 12 yards: Handball call gave Orban the chance; he powered the penalty past Di Gregorio.
  • 67′ — Verona think they’re ahead: Serdar’s header is overturned by VAR for offside.
  • Late save: Di Gregorio denied a late Verona break to preserve the point.

Who popped

  • Francisco Conceição (JUV): Best player on the pitch. Carried threat off the right and finished coolly for 1–0.
  • Gift Orban (VER): Tireless outlet and nerveless from the spot. Kept Juve honest in transition.
  • Michele Di Gregorio (JUV): Nearly saved the penalty and came up big late.

What they said

VERONA, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 20: Igor Tudor Head Coach of Juventus FC gestures during the Serie A match between Hellas Verona FC and Juventus FC at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on September 20, 2025 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Images)

“We’re disappointed not to win, but it’s a long season. We lacked a bit of energy after a heavy week.”— Juventus camp, post-match

“It’s a good point for us. We stayed compact, pressed when it mattered, and believed we could get something.”— Hellas Verona camp

Numbers that tell the story

StatVeronaJuventus
Goals11
Possession~28%~72%
Shots (on target)14 (4)10 (4)
Corners53
Yellow cards33
xGTBDTBD

Update xG once your stats provider publishes.

What it means

  • Juventus: Still unbeaten, but the perfect record is gone. Heavy recent schedule showed in the legs. Atalanta next.
  • Hellas Verona: Third point of the campaign and plenty of fight. Orban looks a legit focal point. Roma away is next.

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