Roma 1-2 Juve: Ronaldo sends Bianconeri 2 pts clear but Demiral is injured

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Merih Demiral's first Juventus goal and Cristiano Ronaldo's penalty ensured the Bianconeri went top of Serie A with a 2-1 win at Roma.

Match Report

Two goals inside the opening 10 minutes helped Juventus leapfrog Inter at the top of Serie A with a 2-1 victory at Roma.

Defender Merih Demiral scored his first goal for the Bianconeri by turning home the influential Paulo Dybala's deep free-kick.

The Argentina international then won a penalty having dispossessed Jordan Veretout, with Cristiano Ronaldo converting to take his tally to nine goals in his past six Serie A games.

Serie A Standings

Match Events

3' GOAL! Roma 0-1 Juventus (Demiral)

10' Penalty Goal! Roma 0-2 Juventus (Ronaldo)

17' Injured Demiral replaced by De Ligt

34' Injured! Zaniolo is stretchered off

68' Penalty Goal! Roma 1-2 Juventus (Perotti)

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