Juventus made it four wins on the trot with a late derby victory over Torino on Saturday as they continue to get their season back on track after a slow start.
Match Reports
The 'Vecchia Signora' didn't win any of their opening four Serie A games this season, but have since won three in a row, as well as beating Chelsea in the Champions League. Juve remain far from the leaders but they are finally heading in the right direction.
This Turin derby was a game largely devoid of quality, with both teams struggling to adapt to their numerous absences.
The visitors, without Alvaro Morata or Paulo Dybala, did improve in the second half, with Juan Cuadrado being their main source of inspiration.
It was a touch of class from Manuel Locatelli which settled the occasion in the end. In the 86th minute he took Federico Chiesa's pass in his stride, set himself quickly and placed the ball into the bottom corner from the edge of the area.
It was a goal worthy of winning the game, though supporters will seldom care how a derby win comes about, meaning the disjointed performance will be excused as three points were delivered.
The clean sheet will also be pleasing for Juve as it was the first time in 21 Serie A games that they have managed to not concede. Everything is looking up for Massimiliano Allegri's side.
Match Events
0' The match is about to start!
2' CHANCE! Kean's shot wide out
5' What a miss from McKennie
21' CLOSE! Lukic's header inches wide
39' Szczesny makes brilliant save
43' CLOSE! Chiesa's shot wide out
55' CLOSE! Sandro's header stopped
59' Cuadrado goes down in the box but ref says no penalty!
70' CHANCE! Locatelli's long shot over the bar
81' Yellow Card! Chiellini booked
86' GOAL! Torino 0-1 Juventus (Locatelli)
Line-ups
Torino XI: Rodriguez, Sanabria, Lukic, Aina, V. Savić, Brekalo, Mandragora, T. Pobega, Gleison, D. Zima, Singo
Subs: Ansaldi, Berisha, Rincon, Verdi, Izzo, Baselli, Linetty, M. Vojvoda, Buongiorno, M. Warming, L. Gemello, B. Kone
Juventus XI: Szczesny, Chiellini, Danilo, Sandro, Rabiot, Bernardeschi, Locatelli, De Ligt, Kean, Chiesa, McKennie
Subs: Bonucci, Cuadrado, Pinsoglio, Perin, De Sciglio, Rugani, Arthur, Bentancur, L.Pellegrini, Kulusevski, Kaio Jorge
bankxwentup
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me checking for the next fixture of juventus
UcJagabani
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Chiesa through out this match 🔥🔥🔥🔥
cityon
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GIF link Here: https://bit.ly/3otzAtw
zubsain55
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The New pirlo
Fo0tBall♡L0vE
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◉ 26th Sep: Manuel Locatelli scores his first goal for Juventus ◉ 2nd Oct: Manuel Locatelli scores his second goal for Juventus Goals in back-to-back Serie A games now for the Italian. ⚽️⚽️ NEW STAR IN TURIN 🌟
Shuvo45
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I still don't understand why Juventus bought Ronaldo if they can win matches without him? Look they are playing far better without him now.
The_Killer_Zebra
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Some fanbase can't ever understand the thing that without CR7 we struggling at goals & attacking possessions.These fans looks like they are the kids of CR7.Level of obsession & hate.I would love to hate Messi just beacause of these hooligans
nomnwz
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When did you start supporting?? Only 81 days here??
So if I have to be on All Football if I support a club. dumb logic
MrrChris
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Locatelli is simply magnificent.
Ebubechukwu1996
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I still don't understand why Juventus bought Ronaldo if they can win matches without him? Look they are playing far better without him now.
why did psg buy Messi because they are playing very well without messi
KeronKush
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I still don't understand why Juventus bought Ronaldo if they can win matches without him? Look they are playing far better without him now.
Dumb comment. Juventus is currently struggling and CR7 is no longer there and now is the point you're wondering why they bought Ronaldo 3 tears ago? Seems like you're obsessed with the player.
myklm
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I still don't understand why Juventus bought Ronaldo if they can win matches without him? Look they are playing far better without him now.
CR7 is no more a Juve player if you not that obsessd than try talk without him
Mu18
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why did psg buy Messi because they are playing very well without messi
last season they couldn't even win the league [Crylaugh]
Shuvo45
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I still don't understand why Juventus bought Ronaldo if they can win matches without him? Look they are playing far better without him now.
PSG never won against Manchester.Now they bought Messi so they beat city.Soon Messi will bring UCL too.