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Big scare for Juventus, who risk a sensational knockout against last-place Venezia. Bianconeri ahead with Gatti, then the guests’ comeback with Ellertsson and Idzes. Finally Vlahovic’s penalty in full injury time, with the Serbian having an ugly face-off with the fans
In the end everyone is unhappy. It is the Veneziawhich sees the first away victory of the season vanish five minutes after the ninetieth minute and it is the Juventus because the 2-2, with Vlahovic’s life-saving penalty, is a kind of defeat. The fans at the Stadium they whistle and protest Motta’s team, frozen in the stands. There are moments of tension when the Juventus players, heads bowed, approach the Curva Sud. Vlahovic, nervous, has something to say and the fans shower him with insults. Danilo, the captain, tries to restore peace. It’s a dark night. The Lady avoids her first defeat in the championship thanks to a wicked and unlucky hand from Candela in the six yard box after a shot by Conceição. But it is a minimal result, at the end of yet another subpar performance. A missed opportunity against the bottom of the class on the day when Atalanta is at plus 9 and second Napoli is at plus 7.
Juve, never so few victories in 25 years
Juve, for the moment, must abandon their championship dreams. And he must change pace if he doesn’t want to stay out of the Champions League zone too. Too many draws are sinking it: there are ten in the championship, the sixth at home, the fourth in a row. And few victories, 6 in 16 races, as hasn’t happened for 25 years. Venezia complains because they see a victory that would be precious slip away, right at the last breath. But By Francesco he must have faith: the team follows him and puts their soul into it. Comeback, overtake and get caught. It has heart, soul, organization.
Venezia defends with three with Zampano and Ellertsson, which lower until they become five. Busy a lot is spent to provide balance, thus transforming the starting 3-4-2-1 into a more solid 5-3-1-1. Venezia is willing, balanced but poor in quality. Juve scored at the first opportunity and almost gave the impression of being content in the cold and somewhat foggy night of the Stadium. Motta system Thuram in front of the defense with a mobile midfield in which Koopmeiners e McKennie, preferred to Locatellitry with little success not to give points of reference.
Thuram with his head, with a powerful take-off, he favors Gatti’s winning move. But the Venetians do not crumble. On the contrary. From that moment, taking advantage of the Lady’s distractions, they try to show their teeth and create three dangerous chances in the space of two minutes: Andersen scrapes the crossbar, Thuram e Koop they save on shots from Busio e Pohjanpalo. At the start of the second half, Juve scored a goal that was a carbon copy of the first: the usual corner from Koopmeiners, the usual burst from Thuram and at the far post, instead of Gatti, he appeared Star. But the Turk’s header also touches his arm and the VAR cancels out the potential 2-0 for Juventus. The game turns almost suddenly.
Juventus is let in twice, always with a header, first with Ellertssonwhich is surprising Savonathen with Idzes which anticipates Gatti. Juve is in a tailspin. The furious belly reaction, however disorganized. Rigor is the lifeline. But a draw with the last one cannot be enough to celebrate. Four days after checkmating Manchester City, Juve has to deal with reality. And become aware of your limits.
December 14, 2024 (changed December 14, 2024 | 11:34 pm)
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