On 15 December, one of the matches of the 16th round of the Italian football championship took place. Genoa and Juventus (Turin) met.
Italian Championship, 16th round
Genoa (Genoa ) - Juventus (Turin ) - 1: 1 (0:1)
Goals: A. Gudmundsson (48) - Chiesa (28)
Warnings: Danilo (61), V. McKennie (70), Milik (71), M. Badelj (74), Malinovski (90).
In the long-awaited Serie A match between Genoa and Juventus at the Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris, fans were treated to an exciting and tense game. Both teams were looking for a crucial win, but the match ended in a 1-1 draw, leaving the fans in suspense until the final whistle. The first half got off to a blistering start with a penalty kick awarded to Juventus in the 28th minute. Federico Chiesa came on as a substitute and confidently headed the ball into the net, giving the visitors a 1-0 lead at half-time. This goal spiced up the game for Genoa, who were determined to get back on track and salvage at least a point. At the start of the second half, Genoa made their intentions clear with a substitution in the 46th minute. Х. Vazquez was replaced by C. Ecuban as the hosts looked to bring a fresh attacking flavour to the game. Their efforts paid off immediately, as Genoa scored two minutes later. A. Gudmundsson showed great composure in the penalty area, caught the ball and headed it past the Juventus goalkeeper, levelling the score at 1-1. The intensity of the match continued to grow, with players fighting for control and dominance on the pitch. In the 61st minute, Juventus player Danilo received a yellow card, increasing the tension in the game.
Sensing the need for change, Juventus also made two substitutions in the 68th minute, replacing F. Kostic and D. Vlahovic with T. Vea and A. Milik respectively. Vea and A. Milik respectively. Yellow cards continued to be distributed as the match progressed, with V. McKennie and A. Milik receiving warnings in the 70th and 71st minutes respectively. In the 74th minute M. Badel, a Genoa player, received a yellow card, which further increased the drama on the pitch. Both teams realised the importance of the win and made strategic substitutions to try and gain an advantage. In the 84th minute, Genoa substituted S. Sabelli for A. Voliacco, hoping to attract a win. Vogliacco, hoping to bring fresh energy into the defence. Juventus responded with A. Cambiaso replacing K. Yildiz in the 88th minute. It seemed that the match was doomed to a draw. However, there was still time for the last yellow card: on 90 minutes, Genoa's R. Malinovsky received a warning. In the last attempt to snatch victory, Genoa made a third substitution, replacing J. Messias with R. J. Malinovsky. Messias for R. Haps. After the final whistle both teams had to settle for a 1-1 draw. The match showed the rivalry and skill present in Serie A and made fans eagerly await the next meeting between these two teams. While the result may not have satisfied either side, the match was a testament to the unpredictable nature of football and the excitement it generates for fans around the world.
In the next round of fixtures, the following matches await the rivals: Sassuolo vs Genoa, Frosinone vs Juventus.
Genoa | Juventus | |
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3 | Strokes to the goal | 4 |
11 | Kicks | 10 |
1 | Blocked shots | 2 |
7 | Penalty kicks | 9 |
4 | Kicks from outside the penalty box | 1 |
14 | Offences | 12 |
6 | Corner | 7 |
0 | Offsides | 3 |
44% | Ball possession | 56% |
2 | Yellow cards | 3 |
0 | Red cards | 0 |
3 | Keeper saves | 2 |
317 | Total assists | 407 |
242 | Accurate assists | 338 |
76% | Accuracy of passes | 83% |