On 30 December, one of the matches of the 18th round of the Italian football championship took place. Juventus (Turin) and Roma (Rome) met.
Italian Championship, 18th round
Juventus (Turin) - Roma (Rome) - 1:0 (0:0)
Goals: Rabiot (47)
Warnings: Leandro Paredes (68), Locatelli (77).
Juventus emerged victorious in a tense match against Roma with a 1-0 scoreline in favour of the home side. This Serie A match, played at the legendary Allianz Stadium, gave fans a thrilling spectacle of skill, determination and strategic play. The score remained tied 0-0 at half-time as both teams showed exceptional defensive prowess. However, in the 47th minute, Juventus broke the deadlock thanks to a stunning goal from A. Rabiot. This stunning strike sent the crowd into a frenzy and started a tense remaining half. AS Roma, determined to equalise, made their first substitution in the 64th minute, bringing on E. Bove in place of L. Pellegrini. The visitors looked to bring fresh energy to the attacking line to create chances. Juventus reacted quickly, replacing K. Yildiz with F. Chiesa in the 66th minute, boosting their attacking options. Misfortune befell Roma in the 68th minute when L. Paredes received a yellow card, cautioning him for a rough tackle.
Juventus' imposing defence prevented Roma from creating clear chances and in the 74th minute the players made another substitution. L. Paredes replaced S. El Shaarawy in the hope of revitalising Roma's attacking potential. "Juventus also made changes to their line-up, bringing on D. Vlahovic instead of A. Milik and F. Kostic instead of S. Ilinga Júnior in the 76th minute. These substitutions were aimed at maintaining their dominance in midfield and consolidating their hard-won advantage. However, the intensity of the match led to M. Locatelli receiving a yellow card in the 77th minute, reminding Juventus of the importance of discipline. "Roma" desperately rushed forward, hoping to save a point, and made the last substitution in the 80th minute. N. Zalewski replaced S. Azmoun, adding fresh energy to the attack. When the final whistle blew, Juventus substituted D. Rugani in the 90th minute to strengthen the defence and bring the game to an end. 1-0 in favour of Roma. The match showcased the talent and skill of both teams, emphasising the competitive nature of Serie A football. Fans left the stadium in high spirits, having witnessed a tense battle between the two strongest football teams in Italy.
In the next round the following matches await the rivals: Salernitana - Juventus, Roma - Atalanta.
Juventus | Roma | |
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4 | Kicks to the goal | 3 |
13 | Kicks | 11 |
3 | Blocked shots | 4 |
9 | Penalty kicks | 6 |
4 | Penalty kicks | 5 |
14 | Offences | 13 |
2 | Corner | 2 |
2 | Offsides | 0 |
42% | Ball possession | 58% |
1 | Yellow cards | 1 |
0 | Red cards | 0 |
3 | Keeper saves | 2 |
432 | Total assists | 590 |
366 | Accurate assists | 516 |
85% | Transmission accuracy | 87% |