Former Hibs striker Kieron Bowie scored his first Sassuolo goal in a dramatic 3-2 Serie A victory over Juventus, with three goals coming after the 89th minute. The 23-year-old now targets a Scotland call-up for upcoming Nations League fixtures.
The £9m forward delivered a massive moment for his new club, opening his Sassuolo account in an unforgettably tense home triumph. Italian football’s top flight witnessed pure chaos late on, with three goals crammed into the final moments from the 89th minute onwards. Bowie stood tall throughout the emotional rollercoaster, driving his side forward and punishing the Juve defense. It was a statement victory early in the season, proving that Sassuolo possess the firepower to upset the league’s established heavyweights.
For Bowie, lightning struck twice against the side from Turin. This dramatic winner marked his second goal in two consecutive games against Juventus. The 23-year-old previously breached their defense last season while playing for Verona in a 1-1 draw, as they fought unsuccessfully to avoid the drop. Now settled at Sassuolo after his big-money exit from Edinburgh, the ex-Hibernian star looks ready to establish himself as a serious goalscorer at the highest level.
The physical exertion left Bowie spent, but his grand plan for the season remains crystal clear. Bowie said: “I haven’t set a specific goal target, but I’d love to reach double figures here. I’m happy to have secured the three points. I feel very tired after the game, because it was an emotionally charged match.”
Hitting double figures in Italy would mark a sensational breakout year, but immediate attention turns to international recognition. New Scotland manager Sebastien Pocognoli names his squad on Tuesday for the upcoming batch of Nations League fixtures. Having just downed Juventus, Bowie is waiting by the phone. If Pocognoli wants an explosive striker carrying genuine big-game momentum into international duty, the former Hibs man has made an unanswerable case for inclusion.
