Juventus’s confrontation with its host Torino on Saturday ended in a 1-1 draw in the Turin derby match in the competition Italian Premier League Football League Nikola Vlasic scored the equalizer for Torino after Juventus took an early lead with a goal scored by Kenan Yildiz, in a match that saw the coaches of both teams expelled.
Yildiz opened the scoring for Juventus in the eighth minute with a low shot from outside the penalty area, then Vlasic equalized for the hosts in stoppage time of the first half with a powerful shot, as the ball hit the post before reaching the net.
Torino coach Palolo Vanoli and Juventus coach Thiago Motta were sent off early in the second half due to protests after Juventus defender Nicolo Savona blocked Yann Karamoh outside the Juventus penalty area.
Juventus, the only team that has not lost any league match so far this season, remains in fifth place in the standings with 33 points gained in 19 matches.
On the other hand, Torino occupies 11th place with 22 points and plays its next league match against Fiorentina, which is in sixth place, on January 19.
Reducing the lead remains a difficult task for Juventus in the near future, as the team has dropped points in six of its last seven league matches.
Lack of striker Vlahovic’s efforts
A few days ago, Juventus suffered its second defeat this season in all competitions when it lost 2-1 to Milan in the semi-finals of the Italian Super Cup.
The team’s other defeat was in October, when it lost 1-0 to Stuttgart, Germany UEFA Champions League.
Juventus played today’s match without the efforts of striker Dusan Vlahovic, who suffers from a muscle problem, while Manuel Locatelli was absent due to suspension.
The moment Juventus coach Thiago Motta was sent off early in the second half – Getty
However, Juventus made a good start and took an early goal through Yildiz, who dribbled past the Torino defence, surprised goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic and slotted the ball into the right corner.
Turkish striker Yildiz (19 years old) previously scored against Torino when the two teams met in the league last November.
Nico Gonzalez thought he had increased Juventus’ lead in the 21st minute, but his goal was ruled out for offside. Ten minutes later, Federico Gatti headed a dangerous ball, but it passed outside the net.
Break even
Torino gained more confidence over time, and Vlasic equalized for the team just before the end of the first half.
The Croatian midfielder controlled the ball on the edge of the penalty area and then scored Torino’s first goal against Juventus in four matches.
“There are many things we do well, but we don’t do that for all 90 minutes,” Juventus midfielder Teon Koopmeineers told Dazon. “We have a lot to learn. The quality is there, and we can all play in this team.”
The goal raised the hopes of Turin fans, but the team was unable to achieve its first victory in the Turin summit since April 2015.
Juventus faces a difficult series of matches this month, starting with its match against its host, second-placed Atalanta, on Tuesday, then its match at home against Milan next Saturday.
Juventus will then host Club Brugge in the Champions League on January 21 before playing its final match in the league stage of the tournament at home against Benfica on January 29, including its match against Napoli, leaders of the Italian League.