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54% Ball Possession JUVENTUS and 46% Ball Possession BOLOGNA
Juventus 3 – 0 Bologna 
7′ Gonzalo Higuaín
41′ Paulo Dybala (pen)
55′ Gonzalo Higuaín
Serie A Standing BEFORE the game:
Juventus, 1st position with 42 points and a positive goal difference of +22
Bologna, 15th position with 20 points and a negative goal difference of -5
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | DIFF | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juventus | 17 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 36:14 | 22 | 42 |
| 15 | Bologna | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 17:22 | -5 | 20 |
Juventus having a pending game is still the sole leader of the Serie A with 45 points. Perfect way to archive the defeat in Doha, Qatar after AC Milan defeated Juventus in penalty shoot outs to win the Supercoppa Italiana. Juventus returning to the winning path defeating Bologna with an inspired “Pipita” Higuaín.
A fast goal… Juventus opening the score in the 7th minute. Argentinian forward Gonzalo Higuaín boosting the morale of the team with this goal defeating Bologna goalkeeper Antonio Mirante with a right footed shot. The assist is by midfielder Miralem Pjanic.
Photo: facebook.com/Juventus
Bologna unable to react. Problems for coach Roberto Donadoni as Referee Mariani gives a penalty to Juventus conceded by Bologna defender Marios Oikonomou after a foul on Stefano Sturaro. It is Argentinian forward Paulo Dybala to convert the penalty with a left footed shot in the bottom right corner while Bologna goalkeeper Mirante went to the other side.
Photo: facebook.com/Juventus
Definitely, a total “Argentinian victory.’ It’s again Gonzalo Higuaín to score delighting the fans while acclaiming him following the goal in the 54th minute with a headed goal. It’s the 12th goal of the season by Higuain.
Now, it’s the moment to receive the gratitude of the fans. Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri replacing Gonzalo Higuaín in the 73rd minute to bring forward Mario Mandzukic. Fans giving an ovation to Higuain on his way out.
New Juventus player Tomás Rincón making his debut with the Bianconeri replacing Sami Khedira in the 81st minute.
- Here is JUVENTUS official starting lineup by coach Massimiliano Allegri:
JUVENTUS (4-3-1-2): Neto; Lichtsteiner, Barzagli, Chiellini, Asamoah; Khedira, Marchisio, Sturaro; Pjanić; Higuaín, Dybala.
- Here is BOLOGNA official starting lineup by coach Roberto Donadoni:
BOLOGNA (4-3-3): Mirante; Torosidis, Oikonomou, Maietta, Masina; Donsah, Viviani, Džemaili; Krejčí, Destro, Di Francesco.
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Stats BEFORE the game. Top scorer of Juventus: Gonzalo Higuain with 10 goals
Top scorer of Bologna: Mattia Destro and Simone Verdi with 4 goals each
| JUVENTUS | GOALS | GOALS | BOLOGNA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Higuain, Gonzalo | 10 | 4 | Destro, Mattia |
| Pjanic, Miralem | 5 | 4 | Verdi, Simone |
| Mandzukic, Mario | 4 | 2 | Dzemaili, Blerim |
| Dybala, Paulo | 3 | 1 | Taider, Saphir |
| Khedira, Sami | 3 | 1 | Pulgar, Erick |
Stats. Here are the last 3 games of JUVENTUS: 2 wins, 1 lost
| 23/12/16 | SC | Juventus – Milan | 4:5 (AP) | F |
| 17/12/16 | SA | Juventus – Roma | 1:0 | 17 |
| 11/12/16 | SA | Turin – Juventus | 1:3 | 16 |
Stats. Here are the last 3 games of BOLOGNA: 1 win, 1 draw, 1 lost
| 18/12/16 | SA | Pescara – Bologna | 0:3 | 17 |
| 11/12/16 | SA | Bologna – Empoli | 0:0 | 16 |
| 05/12/16 | SA | Udinese – Bologna | 1:0 | 15 |
Photo: facebook.com/bfc1909official
2016 – 2017 Italian Serie A Week 19
Juventus 3 – 0 Bologna
Sunday 8 January 2017
Juventus Stadium
Turin, Italy
20:45
Referee: MARIANI
Assistants: CARIOLATO – VALERIANI
Fourth Official: FIORITO
ADD1: MASSA
ADD2: ABISSO
Goals: 7′ Gonzalo Higuaín (J), 41′ Paulo Dybala (J), 55′ Gonzalo Higuaín (J)
Official lineups – formations:
JUVENTUS (4-3-1-2): Neto; Lichtsteiner, Barzagli, Chiellini, Asamoah; Khedira, Marchisio, Sturaro; Pjanić; Higuaín, Dybala.
Subs.: Audero, Del Favero, Semprini, Rugani, Hernanes, Rincón, Cuadrado, Mandžukić, Pjaca.
Coach: Massimiliano Allegri.
BOLOGNA (4-3-3): Mirante; Torosidis, Oikonomou, Maietta, Masina; Donsah, Viviani, Džemaili; Krejčí, Destro, Di Francesco.
Subs: da Costa, Ferrari, Gastaldello, Mbaye, Krafth, Helander, Pulgar, Rizzo, Nagy, Floccari, Mounier, Okwonkwo.
Coach Donadoni.