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Juventus created many chances but failed to score. |
The New Balance Arena became a nightmare destination, as all of Luciano Spalletti's plans crumbled. The match showed a clear difference in effectiveness, with Atalanta capitalizing on opportunities far beyond their usual level. Conversely, Juventus controlled 60% of the possession, fired 11 shots, but failed to score a single goal.
Both teams started the match at a high tempo and were ready to trade blows. Juventus created the first clear chances, with Chico Conceicao constantly causing trouble on the right wing. In the 21st minute, the Portuguese striker beat goalkeeper Carnesecchi, but his shot hit the crossbar, much to the disappointment of the visiting team.
With the game evenly balanced, the turning point came in the 27th minute. After consulting VAR, the referee determined that Bremer had handled the ball in the penalty area and awarded Atalanta a penalty. From the penalty spot, Gianluca Scamacca calmly converted, opening the scoring and giving the home team a clear psychological advantage before halftime.
In the second half, Juventus were forced to push forward in an attempt to find an equalizer. Despite superior ball control and constant pressure, their lack of sharpness rendered all their efforts futile. Jonathan David missed a golden opportunity, and Weston McKennie's shot narrowly missed the post in the 67th minute.
Juventus paid the price for failing to capitalize on their opportunities. In the 77th minute, Atalanta launched a sharp counter-attack, with Raoul Bellanova assisting Kamaldeen Sulemana to easily double the lead. In the 85th minute, Mario Pasalic sealed the 3-0 victory, bringing to a close a forgettable match for the visitors.
Atalanta's convincing victory propelled them into the Coppa Italy semi-finals, while Juventus exposed their weaknesses in finishing despite creating numerous opportunities.
Source: https://znews.vn/juventus-tham-bai-theo-cach-kho-tin-post1625695.html
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