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70% Ball Possession BORUSSIA and 30% Ball Possession JUVENTUS
Borussia Monchengladbach 1- 1 Juventus
18′ Fabian Johnson 44′ Stephan Lichtsteiner
Juventus grabbing a one point in Germany after a draw against Borussia Monchengladbach. Juventus being down by a goal. It’s a special match for Juventus as it is defender Sptehan Lichtsteiner to equalize making the fans happy. Lichtsteiner underwent heart surgery a month ago and you bet this is a good way to celebrate the successful surgery.
Juventus are now in the 2nd position of Group D with 8 points after Matchday 4.
Clubs | P | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | Pts |
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Manchester City FC | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 9 |
Juventus | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 8 |
Sevilla FC | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 3 |
VfL Borussia Mönchengladbach | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -4 | 2 |
Source: uefa.com
Borussia Monchengladbach opening the score in the 18th minute with midfielder Fabian Johnson defeating Juventus goalkeeper Gigi Buffon with a right footed shot in the bottom left corner. The assist is by forward Raffael.
Juventus equalizing in the 44th minute. It is defender Stephan Lichtsteiner to take care of business. Licthsteiner defeating Borussia goalkeeper with a right footed shot in the bottom left corner. The assist is by midfielder Paul Pogba.
Bad news for Juventus. Referee Björn Kuipers sent off midfielder Hernanes with a red card after a foul on Borussia defender Álvaro Domínguez. Juventus remaining now with 10 players until the end of the game.
Photo: facebook.com/Juventus
Here is BORUSSIA MONCHENGLADBACH official starting lineup by coach Schubert:
BORUSSIA MONCHENGLADBACH (4-4-2): Sommer; Nordtveit, Christensen, Domínguez, Wendt; Traoré, Dahoud, Xhaka, Johnson; Stindl, Raffael.
Here is JUVENTUS official starting lineup by coach Massimiliano Allegri:
JUVENTUS (4-3-1-2): Buffon; Lichtsteiner, Bonucci, Chiellini, Evra; Sturaro, Marchisio, Pogba; Hernanes; Dybala, Morata.
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Photos of the match Borussia Monchengladbach vs Juventus courtesy of facebook.com/Juventus
Juventus official starting lineup against Borussia Monchengladbach
Juventus defender Stephan Lichtsteiner celebrating after equalizing against Borussia Monchengladbach
Juventus goalkeeper Gigi Buffon
UEFA Champions League Group Stage
Borussia Monchengladbach 1 – 1 Juventus
Tuesday 3 November 2015
Borussia Park Stadium
Moenchengladbach, Germany
20:45
Referee: Björn Kuipers (NED)
Assistant referees: Sander van Roekel (NED) and Erwin Zeinstra (NED)
Fourth official: Charles Schaap (NED)
Additional assistant referees: Pol van Boekel (NED) and Richard Liesveld (NED)
Goals: 18′ Fabian Johnson (B.), 44′ Stephan Lichsteiner (J)
Official lineups – formations:
BORUSSIA MONCHENGLADBACH (4-4-2): Sommer; Nordtveit, Christensen, Domínguez, Wendt; Traoré, Dahoud, Xhaka, Johnson; Stindl, Raffael.
Subs.: Heimeroth, Brouwers, Schulz, Hazard, Drmić, Hrgota.
Coach: Schubert.
JUVENTUS (4-3-1-2): Buffon; Lichtsteiner, Bonucci, Chiellini, Evra; Sturaro, Marchisio, Pogba; Hernanes; Dybala, Morata.
Subs: Neto, Barzagli, Alex Sandro, Lemina, Cuadrado, Zaza, Mandžukić.
Coach.: Allegri.
Match Stats
21(7) | Shots (on goal) | 17(3) |
9 | Fouls | 10 |
8 | Corner kicks | 8 |
1 | Offsides | 1 |
70% | Ball Possession | 30% |
0 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
0 | Red Cards | 1 |
2 | Saves | 6 |