Ronaldo Nets Brace On 100th Juve Appearance
14 December, 2020
Serie A
Result: Genoa 1-3 Juventus
Date: 13 December 2020
Venue: Stadio Luigi Ferraris
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a good brace on his 100th Juventus appearance while the Old Lady claimed a good 3-1 victory over Genoa on Sunday.
Juventus were pinning Genoa within their own half, but were unable to fashion a significant opening at goal found in the opening period.
In the 24th minute, Weston McKennie dragged a shot to the far post after interchanging with Federico Chiesa, but he was unable to tuck it into the far corner while putting it just before an oncoming Cristiano Ronaldo.
While Genoa were doing well to absorb the pressure, Rolando Maran’s side had shown absolutely no capability to counter-attack thus far.
Paulo Dybala found the opening for the Bianconeri in the 57th minute and his first goal of the season was a good timely one, giving his team the lead after getting on the finish of McKennie’s reverse header down the proper wing before bringing it into the penalty area and sending Perin the wrong manner, tucking it neatly found in the bottom corner.
The hosts equalised four minutes later. Marko Pjaca cut inside from the still left wing and approved to Luca Pellegrini, who looked up and floated a cross to the far content. Stefano Sturaro received up unmarked and stabbed a volley past Szczesny from an acute angle.
Juve won a good penalty in the 75th minute. Juan Cuadrado beat Nicolo Rovella for pace and experienced the penalty area, forcing the defender right into a mistimed sliding challenge. Ronaldo stepped up and dispatched Genoa goalkeeper Mattia Perin the wrong way.
The Bianconeri won another penalty in the 88th minute. Pellegrini enjoyed an awful pass back again to Perin, inviting Morata to latch about it. The goalkeeper came off his line and flailed at the ball, making clear contact with the striker to bring him down. Ronaldo do the honours to cap his 100th Juve appearance in fine fashion.
Source: www.soccerladuma.co.za