ROME (AFP) - Juventus closed all talk of a challenge to their Italian Serie A dominance after coming through a second-half onslaught at Napoli to win 2-1, in an engrossing match that saw each side have a man sent off and stretch their lead at the top to a huge 16 points.
Massimiliano Allegri's unbeaten leaders have now as good as sealed their eighth straight title after the match on Sunday (March 3) that looked dead at half-time with Juve two goals and a man up. But it sparked back into life when goalscorer Miralem Pjanic was sent off for handling a Napoli pass and picking up a second yellow card just after the break.
"I fell asleep, I should have replaced Pjanic when he had the first card. He was at risk, but I didn't expect him to handle," said Allegri, whose future at Juve is uncertain after what will be five seasons in Turin. "I already said we'll sit down to talk about this season and the next. I am very happy to be at Juventus."
Midfielder Pjanic swept home his free-kick opener in the 28th minute, which came immediately after Napoli were reduced to 10 men. Goalkeeper Alex Meret had sliced down Cristiano Ronaldo when the Portuguese nipped in to intercept a terrible Kevin Malcuit back pass.
Emre Can added the second from a corner 11 minutes later after substitute David Ospina tipped away Pjanic's stinging shot, but the Bosnian's red card gave Napoli a glimmer of hope.
They were back in the game in the 61st minute when Jose Callejon tapped home a pinpoint Lorenzo Insigne cross, and then piled the pressure on a suddenly creaking Juve, with Piotr Zielinski twice forcing fine saves from Polish countryman Wojciech Szczesny.
It looked as though the hosts were set to launch a final assault when they were given a penalty six minutes before the end for a controversial handball decision against Alex Sandro given by the Video Assistant Referee, only for Insigne to crash his spot kick against the post and let the champions off the hook.
Italy remembers Astori
As elsewhere across the Serie A weekend, play at the Stadio San Paolo stopped in the 13th minute to honour the memory of deceased former Italy international Davide Astori, with fans of both sides applauding the ex-Fiorentina captain, who died in his sleep aged just 31 on March 4 last year.
Astori's name was chanted by fans of AC Milan, where he came through as a youth player, during a 1-0 win over Sassuolo on Saturday that took Gennaro Gattuso's side third and a point above Inter Milan, who lost 2-1 at Cagliari amid a public contract dispute with absent star striker Mauro Icardi.
But the most emotional scenes came during Fiorentina's 3-1 defeat at Atalanta, who kept their hopes of Champions League football alive thanks to goals from Josip Ilicic, Alejandro Gomez and Robin Gosens.
Atalanta playmaker Ilicic, who played alongside Astori at Fiorentina, broke down in tears when played stopped, while away fans held up "Astori" signs and the home fans showed appreciation for a player born and raised in the province of Bergamo, where the hosts are based.
"This situation has taken over a huge part of us this week. Tomorrow we will close to his family as we have been for the last year," said Fiorentina coach Stefano Pioli.
Gian Piero Gasperini's flamboyant Atalanta are six points behind fourth-placed Inter after winning the second spectacular clash with Fiorentina in a matter of days after their thrilling 3-3 Coppa Italia semi-final draw midweek.
They are level on 41 points with Lazio, 3-0 winners over Roma in Saturday's Rome derby, and Torino, who beat rock-bottom Chievo by the same score on Sunday.
Two points further back are Sampdoria, thanks to 36-year-old Fabio Quagliarella joining Ronaldo at the top of the scoring charts with 19 goals following a brace in his side's 2-1 win at struggling Spal.
"I don't feel like anyone special," said modest Quagliarella after the match. "I'm not the star man, I'm part of a team that works towards a single objective, everyone is useful and no one is indispensable."
Football News -LONDON (AFP) - Mauricio Pochettino says Harry Kane is making a "fantastic" recovery and could be back in action ahead of schedule following the ankle injury he suffered last month
Kane making 'fantastic' recovery, says Spurs boss Pochettino
Football: Madrid plans 'robust' security for all-English Champions League final A police officer walking outside the Wanda Metropolitano stadium where the Champions League final will be held, on
Football: Madrid plans 'robust' security for all-English
The Singapore Slingers will be one of six teams who will contest the 2016 Merlion Cup from the 21st - 25th September 2016 at the OCBC Arena in Singapore. The Merlion Cup basketball tournament is making it's return after a 20 year hiatus, run by the Basketball Association of Singapore this will be the 10th edition of the Merlion Cup.
Merlion Cup 2019 Tickets | Official Ticketek tickets, tour
There is growing confidence at Chelsea that Callum Hudson-Odoi will sign a new contract over the summer, reports claim. The 18-year-old looked set to join Bayern Munich in January after submitting
Reports: Chelsea teen Hudson-Odoi appears close to Bayern
Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp has confirmed Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is ahead of schedule in his recovery from a serious knee injury and could return to training as early as February.
Football: Oxlade-Chamberlain could return to training in
Solskjaer extends perfect record as Man United beat Newcastle Ole Gunnar Solskjaer joined Matt Busby in the Manchester United record books on Wednesday as his inspirational decision to bring on Romelu Lukaku as a substitute paid immediate dividends in a 2-0 victory against Newcastle.
Solskjaer will break incredible Guardiola record if Man
Soccer Football - Serie A - Juventus v Torino - Allianz Stadium, Turin, Italy - May 3, 2019 Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Massimo Pinca
Ronaldo scores late goal as Juventus foil Torino in - ESPN
Football: Man City's De Bruyne upbeat as he bids to put
Klopp hails 'best night' of his life after ending final hex the UEFA Champions League final football match between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid
Football: Klopp hails 'best night' of his life after ending
Sissoko unaware Tottenham had advanced. had advanced to the Champions League semi-finals until a member of the coaching staff informed him in the dressing room that Manchester City's last
Tottenham Hotspur's Moussa Sissoko says he was unaware Raheem
A remarkable display of hope and empathy from Sport Cover, the agency representing Emiliano Sala, has seen the company raise sufficient funds to continue the search for the Argentinian footballer
Emiliano Sala missing: Search for Cardiff City footballer
Brazil star Neymar denies claims he raped a woman in a Paris hotel and says he was 'set-up' as he shares WhatsApp messages sent between the pair in a seven-minute Instagram video
Neymar denies rape accusation, calls it 'extortion
Banks was best known for the stunning one-handed save from a Pele bullet header that bounced awkwardly in front of him during England's group-stage game against Brazil at the 1970 World Cup in Mexico.
Players and fans pay tribute as England World Cup-winning
Solari believes in VAR as Real claim slim win at Ajax. Klopp could miss United clash with touchline ban. Athletes urged to join new lobby. 2018 was great but 2019 can be better, warns Hamilton.
The Real Madrid players showed their support for Solari
Football: Gabriel Jesus fires as Manchester City snatch top spot from Liverpool LONDON (AFP) - Manchester City laid down the gauntlet to Liverpool by leapfrogging their title rivals back to the top of the Premier League with a 3-1 win over Everton at the Etihad on Saturday (Dec 15).
Gabriel Jesus fires twice as Manchester City snatch top spot
watch soccer online free streaming live
watch coppa america live streaming quality
watch champions league live streaming putlockers
cpl 2018 live streaming watch caribbean premier league t20 2018
watch champions league live streaming mobile
super soccer tv live streaming persib
watch soccer live streaming xbox
watch coppa america live streaming juventus vs manchester united
watch soccer games online free streaming live
watch coppa america live streaming indonesia
watch premier league live streaming quality
watch champions league soccer live streaming
watch soccer aid live stream
watch champions league live streaming malaysia
watch live english premier league online free streaming
watch coppa america live streaming app
watch soccer online free streaming live app
watch champions league live streaming espn
watch soccer online free streaming live iphone
watch coppa america live streaming xfinity
watch coppa america live streaming cricfree
watch coppa america live streaming canada
watch premier league live streaming youtube
free watch soccer live streaming
watch coppa america live streaming vf
watch soccer games live stream free app
watch soccer live streaming reddit
watch coppa america live streaming reddit
watch coppa america live streaming youtube
watch afghanistan premier league live stream
watch live stream soccer games online free
watch premier league net live manchester united stream channel
watch champions league draw live streaming free
watch premier league matches live streaming
soccer tv live football streaming portugal
where to watch free live soccer streaming online
super soccer tv live streaming garuda select
watch soccer online free streaming live espn
watch uefa champions league live streaming sportek
watch coppa america live streaming direct
watch premier league live streaming xbox one
apps to watch live streaming soccer
watch soccer live streaming qatar vs philippines
watch champions league live stream uk
best site to watch live soccer streaming
watch soccer live stream links
watch bangladesh premier league live streaming online free
watch live streaming of premier league football
watch coppa america live streaming xbox one
watch live streaming soccer manchester united
super soccer tv live streaming napoli vs juventus
watch soccer saturday live stream
soccer tv live football streaming reddit
watch champions league online free live streaming hd
watch coppa america live streaming free
watch champions league live streaming juventus
watch premier league live streaming zee tv
watch champions league live streaming match
watch uefa champions league live streaming free online reddit
watch live premier league football streaming online for free iraqgoals
watch soccer live streaming mobile
watch soccer live streaming hd
watch live streaming soccer games
watch coppa america live streaming video
watch indian premier league live stream online
watch soccer online free streaming live p2p
watch champions league simulcast live stream
watch coppa america live streaming bein sport
watch champions league soccer live streaming
watch soccer live stream apk
watch champions league final online free live streaming
watch indian premier league live streaming
watch live soccer streaming on iphone
watch live streaming soccer online espn3
watch soccer live - live football streaming
watch coppa america live streaming english
watch uefa champions league final live streaming free online
watch coppa america live streaming match
watch tamil nadu premier league live streaming
watch live soccer stream android
watch english premier league live streaming online
watch coppa america live streaming barcelona
watch coppa america live streaming sctv
watch coppa america live streaming mobile
watch premier league live streaming juventus
watch champions league live streaming now tv
watch premier league live streaming yify
watch soccer live streaming jamaica
watch champions league live streaming xbox one
watch champions league final live streaming
watch coppa america live streaming india vs england
watch champions league live streaming ptv sports
watch soccer online free streaming live world cup
watch premier league live streaming online
watch coppa america live streaming gratis
watch premier league live in stream
watch live soccer game today
watch soccer online free streaming live in english
watch champions league live streaming bt sport
soccer tv live football streaming garuda select
watch champions league live streaming manchester united
watch uefa champions league live streaming free online youtube
#JUVENTUS #klopp #cristianoronaldo #Vip45 #kroenkeout #realmadrid #thomasmeunier #firmino #bundesliga #sixtimes #golf #midnight #livesports #zidane #BMW #coutinho #nationsleague #transfernews #mensnightout #insegreto #realmadrid #manchestercity #oasisofficial #streamingbolaid #calciatoribrutti #coffeebreak #mancityvsliverpool #comics #satira #lovefootball #zinedinezidane #Sunday #rockstar #championship #acmilan #golazo #manunited #goodday #gunners #gym #england #romania #knuckleball #ronaldo #panini #livestreams #visubal #petercrouch #pagani #nutmeg #hoffenhiem #liverpoolfc #bayernmunich #arsenal #ucl #kopisusu #paulmcartney #footballstreaming #leicestercity #chocolatecoffee #premierleague #londoncity #commento #villarealcf #4Series #GarageCafeDxb #cristiano
0 comments:
Post a Comment