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34% Ball Possession GENOA and 66% Ball Possession JUVENTUS
Genoa 3 – 1 Juventus 
4′ Giovanni Simeone 82′ Miralem Pjanic
13′ Giovanni Simeone
29′ Alex Sandro (own goal)
Serie A Standing BEFORE the game:
Genoa, 12th position with 16 points and a goal difference of “0″
Juventus, 1st position with 33 points and a positive goal difference of +19
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | DIFF | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juventus | 13 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 28:9 | 19 | 33 |
| 12 | Genoa | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 14:14 | 0 | 16 |
Juventus suffering their 3rd defeat this season. Genoa defeated Juventus against all odds at the Luigi Ferraris Stadium to stop Juventus momentum. Nevertheless, Juventus remains as sole leader of the Serie A with 33 points being +4 points ahead of AS Roma and AC Milan holding the second and third position, respectively, with 29 points. A precious victory for Genoa defeating Italy’s champions to achieve their 5th win this season. Genoa climbing from the 12th to the 9th position.
Genoa opening the score in the 4th minute. A crazy situation with Juventus goalkeeper saving twice with the first attempt made by Luca Rigoni, but the ball remaining in the area. There it is Giovanni Simeone to profit the situation delivering a right footed shot leaving Buffon without hope to save because the ball goes to the bottom right corner.
Juventus surprised by a determined Genoa. Far from reacting to the first goal, there it is Juventus falling as the second goal of the match arrives in the 13th minute. A magic moment for Simeone this time defeating goalkeeper Buffon with a headed shot in the top left corner. The assist is by Darko Lazovic with a cross. It’s party time for Genoa while the fans going wild acclaiming Simeone.
Photo: twitter.com/GenoaCFC
Juventus living a complete nightmare in this first half. There it is a dream come true for Genoa watching their players without fear. In the 29th minute the action started by midfielder Luca Rigoni with a right footed shot hits the bar and Juventus defender Alex Sandro scoring an own goal while attempting to save.
Juventus shortening the distance by scoring the honor goal. In the 82nd minute, the goal by midfielder Miralem Pjanic defeating Genoa goalkeeper Perin with a right footed free kick in the top left corner.
Here are GENOA official starting lineup by coach Ivan Jurić:
GENOA (3-4-3): Perin; Izzo, Burdisso, Muñoz; Cofie, Ntcham, Rigoni, Laxalt; Lazović, Simeone, Ocampos.
Here is JUVENTUS official starting lineup by coach Massimiliano Allegri:
JUVENTUS (3-5-2): Buffon; Lichsteiner, Bonucci, Benatia; Dani Alves, Khedira, Hernanes, Alex Sandro; Cuadrado, Mandžukić.
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Stats BEFORE the game. Top scorer of GENOA: Leonardo Pavoletti with 3 goals
Top scorer of JUVENTUS: Gonzalo Higuain with 7 goals
| GENOA | GOALS | GOALS | JUVENTUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pavoletti, Leonardo | 3 | 7 | Higuain, Gonzalo |
| Simeone, Giovanni | 2 | 3 | Dybala, Paulo |
| Ocampos, Lucas | 2 | 3 | Mandzukic, Mario |
| Rigoni, Luca | 2 | 3 | Pjanic, Miralem |
| Ninkovic, Nikola | 1 | 3 | Khedira, Sami |
Stats. Here are the last 3 games of GENOA: 2 lost, 1 draw
| 20/11/16 | SA | Lazio – Genoa | 3:1 | 13 | |||
| 06/11/16 | SA | Genoa – Udinese | 1:1 | 12 | |||
| 30/10/16 | SA | Atalanta – Genoa | 3:0 | 11 |
Here are the last 3 games of JUVENTUS: 3 wins
| 22/11/16 | UCLG | FC Sevilla – Juventus | 1:3 | 5 | |||
| 19/11/16 | SA | Juventus – Pescara | 3:0 | 13 | |||
| 06/11/16 | SA | Chievo – Juventus | 1:2 | 12 |
Photos of the match Genoa vs Juventus courtesy by facebook.com/genoaCFCofficial
Genoa players celebrating after defeating Juventus
Genoa goalkeeper Mattia Perin and defender Nicolas Burdisso
Photo: facebook.com/genoaCFCofficial
2016 – 2017 Italian Serie A Week 14
Genoa 3 – 1 Juventus
Sunday 27 November 2016
Luigi Ferraris Stadium
Genoa, Italy
15:00
Referee: MAZZOLENI
Assistants: MARRAZZO – VUOTO
Fourth Official: TONOLINI
ADD1: ROCCHI
ADD2: RUSSO
Goals: 4′ Giovanni Simeone (G), 13′ Giovanni Simeone (G), 29′ Alex Sandro (own goal), 82′ Miralem Pjanic (J)
Official lineups – formations:
GENOA (3-4-3): Perin; Izzo, Burdisso, Muñoz; Cofie, Ntcham, Rigoni, Laxalt; Lazović, Simeone, Ocampos.
Coach: Ivan Jurić.
JUVENTUS (3-5-2): Buffon; Lichsteiner, Bonucci, Benatia; Dani Alves, Khedira, Hernanes, Alex Sandro; Cuadrado, Mandžukić.
Coach: Massimiliano Allegri.