Juventus did not hold back against Hellas Verona in the round of 16 of the Coppa Italia on Thursday, winning 6-1 in front of a packed Juventus Stadium.
Sebastian Giovinco opened a three-goal first half with a free-kick in the sixth minute. Roberto Pereyra then scored for the first time as a Juventus player, while Giovinco added another just before half-time.
Paul Pogba, Alvaro Morata and substitute Kingsley Coman continued the rout in the second half. But Juventus could not preserve the shutout, with Verona striker Nene putting a foot on the end of a header from defender Rafa Marquez.
Marco Storari, relieving Gianluigi Buffon in goal, could not get a fourth clean sheet in five starts.
Storari was one of eight changes coach Massimiliano Allegri made to the lineup that beat Napoli at the weekend.
But it was Giovinco who benefitted the most from a rare start. Giovinco scored for the first time since April, adding some value to a player whose name is out on the market. Reports in Italy and North America have linked the 27-year-old to Fiorentina, Monaco and MLS club Toronto FC over the past two weeks.
Juventus did not tone it down after the break, as Pogba juggled his way past defenders to extend the lead in the 53rd minute. Morata converted from the spot 11 minutes later.
The best was saved for last. With 11 minutes remaining, the 18-year-old Coman blasted a rocket from 20 yards out, making his first competitive goal in European football a memorable one.
