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Juventus 2 – 1 Sporting Lisbon
29′ Miralem Pjanic 12′ Alex Sandro (own goal)
Juventus getting back to the winning path climbing the Champions League Group D Standing. Stats, Sporting has never won an away game against a Serie A team. Juventus defeating Sporting Lisbon and is in the 2nd position reaching 6 points.
UEFA Champions League Group Stage – Matchday 3, Wednesday 18 October 2017 – Group D | Played | Won | Draw | Lost | For | Against | Goal difference | Points |
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FC Barcelona
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3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 9 |
Juventus
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3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 6 |
Sporting Clube de Portugal
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3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 3 |
Olympiacos FC
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8 | -5 | 0 |
The game with a complicated start because there is an own goal. Juventus defender Alex Sandro. Bad luck and Sporting Lisbon taking the lead for the 0-1.
#UCL | #JuveSCP | ⏱ 12′ | Foi com sorte, mas é GOOLOOOOO! É O PRIMEIRO DOS LEÕES! #DiaDeSporting
— Sporting CP (@Sporting_CP) October 18, 2017
A ray of hope for Juventus. Midfielder Miralem Pjanic equalizing for the 1-1 defeating Sporting Lisbon goalkeeper Rui Patricio with a right footed shot free kick in the top left corner.
GOAAAAAAAALLLLL JUVENTUS!!! WELCOME BACK @Miralem_Pjanic!!! #JuveSCP #ForzaJuve pic.twitter.com/K3eEduFgja
— JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) October 18, 2017
Photo: twitter.com/juventusfcen
Photo: twitter.com/juventusfcen
Photo: twitter.com/juventusfcen
Photo: twitter.com/juventusfcen
Juventus taking the lead in the 84th minute. It is forward Mario Mandzukic to defeat goalkeeper Rui Patricio with a headed shot in the top right corner. The assist is by Douglas Costa with a cross.
GOAAAAALLLLLL MANDZUUUUU!!!!! JUVE LEAD 2-1!!! GET IN!!! #JuveSCP pic.twitter.com/DhBAQvByQZ
— JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) October 18, 2017
Here is JUVENTUS officials starting lineup – formation by Coach Massimiliano Allegri:
JUVENTUS (4-2-3-1): Buffon; Sturaro, Benatia, Chiellini, Alex Sandro; Pjanić, Khedira; Cuadrado, Dybala, Mandžukić; Higuaín.
Here is SPORTING LISBON official starting lineup – formation by Coch Jorge Jess
SPORTING LISBON (4-2-3-1): Patricio; Piccini, Coates, Mathieu, Coentrão; Carvalho, Battaglia; Gelson Martins, Bruno Fernandes, Acuña; Dost.
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One more time, here’s your @juventusfcen starting XI! #JuveSCP #ForzaJuve pic.twitter.com/zcdStcp5I0
— JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) October 18, 2017
Estes são os 11 Leões que vão começar a partida em Turim! #UCL #JuveSCP #DiaDeSporting pic.twitter.com/Yf95q8G6uz
— Sporting CP (@Sporting_CP) October 18, 2017
Photo: facebook.com/Juventus
UEFA Champions League Group Stage, Matchday 3
Juventus 2 – 1 Sporting Lisbon
Wednesday 18 October 2017
Allianz Stadium
Turin, Italy
20:45CET
Referee: Michael Oliver (ENG)
Assistant referees: Stuart Burt (ENG) and Simon Bennett (ENG)
Fourth official: Harry Lennard (ENG)
Additional assistant referees: Andre Marriner (ENG) and Paul Tierney (ENG)
Goals: 12′ Alex Sandro (own goal), 29′ Miralem Pjanic (J), 84′ Mario Mandzukic (J)
Official lineups – formations:
JUVENTUS (4-2-3-1): Buffon; Sturaro, Benatia, Chiellini, Alex Sandro; Pjanić, Khedira; Cuadrado, Dybala, Mandžukić; Higuaín.
Subs: Szczęsny, Barzagli, Asamoah, Matuidi, Bentancur, Bernardeschi, Douglas Costa.
Coach: Massimiliano Allegri.
SPORTING LISBON (4-2-3-1): Patricio; Piccini, Coates, Mathieu, Coentrão; Carvalho, Battaglia; Gelson Martins, Bruno Fernandes, Acuña; Dost.
Subs: Salin, Jonathan, André Pinto, Palhinha, Bruno César, Podence e Doumbia.
Coach: Jorge Jesus.