Juventus constantly looking for ball possession, but also lethal on dead balls. This is the response from the first half of the match against Veniceclosed with a 1-0 lead. Willing lagoon players, but once again not very cynical going forward.
Motta, out due to suspension and replaced on the bench by deputy Hugeux, chooses Weah for the trio behind Vlahovic, leaving Conceiçao on the bench. Di Francesco responds with the 3-4-2-1, positioning Ellertsson and Oristanio behind Phjanpalo.
The Bianconeri started with the clear intention of taking control of the match right from the start, but they crashed into a well-organised Venezia at the back. You need a spark to unlock the game, or maybe an active ball. In fact, right from a corner in the 19th minute Juve took the lead: Koopmeiners’ strike, Thuram’s tower and winning strike a stone’s throw from Gatti’s goal.
The reaction of Venezia, who lost Svoboda due to injury and fielded Altare in his place, was not long in coming. Andersen came close to an equalizer (who chipped the crossbar) and then another opportunity with Busio, closed well by Thuram. Juventus resists and goes to the break with a one goal lead.
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