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SERIE A: Juventus miss chance to move into top 4 with Roma draw
Juventus missed the chance to move into Serie A’s Champions League positions on Sunday after being held to a 1-1 draw at fellow top four hopefuls Roma.
Roma and Juventus battled it out in a thrilling Serie A match, ending in a 1-1 draw. Manuel Locatelli broke the deadlock for Juventus with a stunning shot from outside the box, just before halftime. However, Roma’s Eldor Shomurodov levelled the score soon after the break, blasting the ball in off the crossbar from a rebound.
Match Highlights
- Starting Lineups: Roma’s coach, Claudio Ranieri, opted for a 3-4-2-1 formation, while Juventus’ Igor Tudor chose a similar 3-4-2-1 setup.
- Key Players: Locatelli and Shomurodov stole the show with their impressive performances. Mile Svilar, Roma’s goalkeeper, also made crucial saves, including a superb block in the first half.
- Stats: The match saw a total of 8 corners, with Roma dominating possession at 55%. Juventus had 49% possession and managed 6 shots on goal.
Post-Match Analysis
This draw extends Roma’s unbeaten run to 15 matches, while Juventus remains undefeated in their last three encounters against Roma. The result sees Juventus in fifth place with 55 points, and Roma in sixth with 52 points.