Juventus narrowly avoided defeat against Venezia, securing a 2-2 draw thanks to a last-minute penalty by Dusan Vlahovic in the fifth minute of stoppage time.
Match Details
After an exciting win over Manchester City in the Champions League midweek, Juventus started the match strongly at the Allianz Stadium.
Federico Gatti opened the scoring for Juventus in the 19th minute, capitalizing on a setup at the far post following a corner kick.
Venezia’s Comeback
Despite Juventus’s clear dominance, Venezia mounted a surprising comeback.
- Michael Egel Ellertson scored the equalizer in the 61st minute with a precise header.
- In the 83rd minute, Jay Idzes added the second goal with another header from a set-piece executed by Hans Nicolussi Caviglia, stunning Juventus fans.
Last-Minute Rescue
In the 95th minute, Juventus was awarded a penalty after the ball hit Antonio Candela’s hand inside the box.
Vlahovic converted the penalty successfully, granting his team a valuable point and keeping their unbeaten record intact.
Match Statistics: Mixed Emotions for Juventus
Juventus is one of only two teams in Europe’s top five leagues (alongside Paris Saint-Germain) to remain unbeaten this season.
- However, the team has been plagued by numerous draws, with only 6 wins out of 16 matches so far.
- In 2024, Juventus has drawn 20 Serie A matches, setting a new club record for a single year.
- The last team to achieve this figure in Serie A was Torino in 2017.
Current Standings
- Juventus: Sixth place with 28 points, trailing leaders Atalanta by 9 points.
- Venezia: Bottom of the table with 10 points, continuing their struggle to avoid relegation.
What’s Next?
Juventus urgently needs to improve their results if they are to compete for Champions League spots or even come close to the top of the table. Meanwhile, Venezia faces a significant challenge to stay in the top flight.
