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27% Ball Possession CHIEVO VERONA and 73% Ball Possession JUVENTUS
Chievo Verona 2 – 3 Juventus
38′ Mariusz Stepinski 3′ Sami Khedira
56′ Emanuele Giaccherini 75′ Mattia Bani (own goal)
. 93′ Federico Bernardeschi (J)
Italy defending Champions starting the 2018-2018 Serie A season with a victory. Juventus defeating Chievo Verona with an agonizing victory in the Serie A Week 1 game on Saturday 18 August 2018 at the Marc’Antonio Bentegodi Stadium in Verona, Italy. The awaited debut of the ex-Real Madrid player Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated with Juventus claiming the victory despite not scoring a goal.
Juventus started the match with the firm determination to set the tone of “Here, we are to defend our title.” Imagine, Juventus opening the score in the 3rd minute. Midfielder Sami Khedira defeating Chievo Verona goalkeeper Stefano Sorrentino with a left footed shot in the bottom left corner. The assist is by Captain Giorgio Chiellini.
The victory is ours! 🏳🏴 Incredible match – 3 crucial points for a good start to the season 💪🏼 #FinoAllaFine #ForzaJuve #SK6 @juventusfc pic.twitter.com/xX5NKtRwE8
— Sami Khedira (@SamiKhedira) August 18, 2018
Chievo Verona equalizing for the 1-1 in the 37th minute. It is Mariusz Stepinski to defeat Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny with a headed shot in the top left corner. The assist is by Emanuele Giaccherini with a cross.
⚽️ 37’pt – GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MARIUSSSSZZZZZZ STEPINSKIIIIIII!!!!! Ci pensa lui a rimettere in pari il match!!!! #ChievoJuve 1-1 💛💙💛💙👏👏👏👏 pic.twitter.com/QfpaJUS7nP
— A.C. ChievoVerona (@ACChievoVerona) August 18, 2018
Chievo gaining momentum in the 56th minute taking the lead for the 2-1. Referee Pasqua giving a penaly to Chievo Verona conceded by João Cancelo after a foul on Emanuele Giaccherini inside the penalty box. Giaccherini converts the penalty with a right footed shot in the bottom left corner.
The awaited debut of the best player of the world the ex-Real Madrid player Cristiano Ronaldo with Juventus…… so close to the goal…..
69′ RONALDO SO CLOSE AGAIN!!! @Cristiano sees his shot deflected agonisingly over the crossbar…#ChievoJuve [2-1] #ForzaJuve pic.twitter.com/V46UKVlP3x
— JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) August 18, 2018
An unexpected help to Juventus. Chievo scoring an own goal in the 75th minute by Mattia Bani putting the result for the 2-2.
Juventus finally breathing in the agonizing 93rd minute to win the game with a 2-3. It is Federico Bernardeschi to defeat goalkeeper from close range with a right footed shot in the bottom right corner. The assist is by Alex Sandro.
This is how we start: #rockngoal!!! 🤟🏻😜 #finoallafine #forzajuve #SerieATIM pic.twitter.com/PMZOyVFLLP
— Fede Bernardeschi (@fbernardeschi) August 18, 2018
Felice per la prima vittoria con la maglia della Juve!👍🏽 pic.twitter.com/JiVtoQTRlh
— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) August 18, 2018
Here is CHIEVO VERONA official starting lineup – formation by Coach Lorenzo D’Anna:
CHIEVO VERONA (4-3-2-1): Sorrentino; Tomovic, Bani, Rossettini, Cacciatore; N.Rigoni, Radovanovic, Hetemaj; Depaoli, Giaccherini; Stepinski
Here is JUVENTUS official starting lineup – formation by Coach Massimiliano Allegri:
JUVENTUS (4-2-3-1): Szczesny; Cancelo, Bonucci, Chiellini, Alex Sandro; Khedira, Pjanic; Cuadrado, Dybala, Douglas Costa; Cristiano Ronaldo
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📣 La 1^ giornata di @SerieA dell’@ACChievoVerona sta per iniziare!
Mister Lorenzo #DAnna ha scelto il suo primo 1⃣1⃣ per la sfida alla #Juventus!Forza ragazzi! Il viaggio sta per cominciare! Insieme siamo e saremo sempre più forti! #ForzaChievo 💛💙⚽️ pic.twitter.com/MT3BxlkWfR
— A.C. ChievoVerona (@ACChievoVerona) August 18, 2018
These guys will be getting our 2018/19 season started very 🔜#ChievoJuve ⚪️⚫️ #ForzaJuve pic.twitter.com/iJ1fZRmCQs
— JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) August 18, 2018
😆😆😆 SCENES in Verona!!! 🤣🤣🤣
How did you celebrate back home, Bianconeri?#FinoAllaFine #ForzaJuve #ChievoJuve pic.twitter.com/gKgql8llZ5
— JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) August 18, 2018
Debut ready 🔥⚽️💨#ChievoJuve ⚪️⚫️ #ForzaJuve pic.twitter.com/WULCBSLeW0
— JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) August 18, 2018
Captain @chiellini‘s reign begins in style 💪💪💪
🏳🏴 #FinoAllaFine #ForzaJuve 🏳🏴 pic.twitter.com/Fp1GyyRln1
— JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) August 18, 2018
🙌 VICTORY!!!!! 🙌
🏳🏴 #FINOALLAFINE #FORZAJUVE 🏳🏴 pic.twitter.com/9qtg7leTyj
— JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) August 18, 2018
FT – WE’VE DONE IT!!!!!! THE FIRST POINTS OF THE SEASON ARE OURS!!!!!
🏳🏴 #FINOALLAFINE #FORZAJUVE 🏳🏴#ChievoJuve pic.twitter.com/gVzPOlOyeR
— JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) August 18, 2018
Photo: facebook.com/ACChievoVerona1929/
2018 – 2019 Italian Serie A Week 1
Chievo Verona 2 – 3 Juventus
Saturday 18 August 2018
Marc’Antonio Bentegodi Stadium
Verona, Italy
18:00
Referee: PASQUA
Assistants: COSTANZO – LIBERTI
Fourth Official: SACCHI
VAR: MAZZOLENI
AVAR: MARRAZZO
Goals: 3′ Sami Khedira (J), 38′ Mariusz Stepinski (C), 56′ Emanuele Giaccherini(C), 75′ Mattia Bani (own goal), 93′ Federico Bernardeschi (J)
Official lineup s- formations:
CHIEVO VERONA (4-3-2-1): Sorrentino; Tomovic, Bani, Rossettini, Cacciatore; N.Rigoni, Radovanovic, Hetemaj; Depaoli, Giaccherini; Stepinski
Coach: Lorenzo D’Anna
JUVENTUS (4-2-3-1): Szczesny; Cancelo, Bonucci, Chiellini, Alex Sandro; Khedira, Pjanic; Cuadrado, Dybala, Douglas Costa; Cristiano Ronaldo
Subs: Perin, Pinsoglio, Benatia, Matuidi, Barzagli, Mandzukic, Emre Can, Rugani, Bentancur, Bernardeschi
Coach: Massimiliano Allegri