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41% Ball Possession CHIEVO VERONA and 59% Ball Possession JUVENTUS
Chievo Verona 1 – 2 Juventus
66′ Sergio Pellissier (pen) 53′ Mario Mandzukic
. 75′ Miralem Pjanic
Serie A Standing BEFORE the game:
Juventus, 1st position with 27 points and a positive goal difference of +15
Chievo Verona, 11th position with 15 points and a negative goal difference of -1
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | DIFF | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juventus | 11 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 23:8 | 15 | 27 |
| 11 | Chievo | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 11:12 | -1 | 15 |
Juventus keeping the leadership after defeating Chievo Verona at the Marc’Antonio Bentegodi Stadium. Juventus reaching 30 points and a positive goal difference of +16. Juventus returning to victory after archiving the sour draw in Champions League against Lyon at the Juventus Stadium. Chievo with 15 points is now -15 points below Juventus.
Juventus making the first substitution due to injury in the 5th minute. Defender Leonardo Bonucci is replacing injured Andrea Barzagli. It’s a pity as Barzagli was one of the most awaited players being an ex-Chievo player. Precisely, Barzagli made his debut in Serie A in the game Brescia 1-1 Chievo Verona on August 31, 2003.
Juventus opening the score in the 53rd minute. It is forward Mario Mandzukic to defeat Chievo Verona goalkeeper Stefano Sorrentino with a right footed shot in the bottom left corner. The assist is by Colombian midfielder Juan Cuadrado.
Photo: facebook.com/Juventus
The time for Chievo Verona iconic symbol. Forward Sergio Pellissier replacing Mariano Izco in the 61st minute.
Referee giving a penalty to Chievo Verona in the 65th minute conceded by Juventus defender Stephan Lichsteiner getting a yellow card after a foul on Sergio Pellissier. Taking the penalty spot is Pellissier and there you go GOOOOAAALLLLLL. Pellissier defeating Juventus goakeeper Gigi Buffon with a right footed shot in the bottom right corner while Buffon went to the other side. Pellissier scoring his 99th goal in Serie A celebrating in grand style his 400th game in Serie A.
Juventus taking the lead again in the 75th minute. This time is midfielder Miralem Pjanic to delight Juve fans with this right footed free kick shot defeating Chievo goalkeeper Sorrentino in the top right corner.
Photo: facebook.com/Juventus
Chievo has won only 4 games and the last one a month ago. Precedents at the Bentegodi Stadium of their 13 Serie A games at the Stadio Bentegodi, Juventus have beaten Chievo nine times, while Chievo has managed just one win of their own back in January 2010.
Here is CHIEVO VERONA official starting lineup by coach Rolando Maran:
CHIEVO VERONA (4-3-1-2): Sorrentino; Cacciatore, Spolli, Dainelli, Gobbi; Izco, Radovanović, Hetemaj; Castro; Birsa, Floro Flores.
Here is JUVENTUS official starting lineup by coach Massimiliano Allegri:
JUVENTUS (4-3-3): Buffon; Lichtsteiner, Benatia, Barzagli, Alex Sandro; Sturaro, Hernanes, Pjanić; Cuadrado, Mandžukić, Higuaín.
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Stats BEFORE the game. Top scorer of CHIEVO VERONA: Valter Birsa with 3 goals
Top scorer of JUVENTUS: Gonzalo Higuain with 7 goals
| CHIEVO VERONA | GOALS | GOALS | JUVENTUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birsa, Valter | 3 | 7 | Higuain, Gonzalo |
| Castro, Lucas | 2 | 3 | Dybala, Paulo |
| Gamberini, Alessandro | 1 | 2 | Khedira, Sami |
| Inglese, Roberto | 1 | 2 | Chiellini, Giorgio |
| Cacciatore, Fabrizio | 1 | 2 | Pjanic, Miralem |
Stats. Here are the last 3 games of CHIEVO VERONA: 2 draws, 1 lost
| 30/10/16 | SA | Crotone – Chievo | 2:0 | 11 | |||
| 26/10/16 | SA | Chievo – Bologna | 1:1 | 10 | |||
| 23/10/16 | SA | Empoli – Chievo | 0:0 | 9 |
Stats. Here are the last 3 games of JUVENTUS: 2 wins, 1 draw
| 02/11/16 | UCLG | Juventus – Ol. Lyon | 1:1 | 4 | |||
| 29/10/16 | SA | Juventus – Napoli | 2:1 | 11 | |||
| 26/10/16 | SA | Juventus – Sampdoria | 4:1 | 10 |
Photo: facebook.com/ACChievoVerona1929
2016 – 2017 Italian Serie A Week 12
Chievo Verona 1 – 2 Juventus
Sunday 6 November 2016
Marc’Antonio Bentegodi Stadium
Verona, Italy
15:00
Referee: VALERI
Assistants: MANGANELLI – RANGHETTI
Fourth Official: GIALLATINI
ADD1: BANTI
ADD2: GAVILLUCCI
Goals: 53′ Mario Mandzukic (J), 66′ Sergio Pellissier (C)(pen), 75′ Miralem Pjanic (J)
Official lineups – formations:
CHIEVO VERONA (4-3-1-2): Sorrentino; Cacciatore, Spolli, Dainelli, Gobbi; Izco, Radovanović, Hetemaj; Castro; Birsa, Floro Flores.
Subs: Seculin, Confente, Gamberini, Cesar, Sardo, Frey, Costa, Bastien, de Guzmán, Parigini, Pellissier, Inglese.
Coach: Rolando Maran.
JUVENTUS (4-3-3): Buffon; Lichtsteiner, Benatia, Barzagli, Alex Sandro; Sturaro, Hernanes, Pjanić; Cuadrado, Mandžukić, Higuaín.
Subs: Neto, Audero, Bonucci, Rugani, Evra, Dani Alves, Marchisio, Khedira, Lemina, Kean.
Coach: Massimiliano Allegri.
