Rome (AFP)
Juventus Turin was hooked on Sunday at Udinese (2-2) for their Serie A debut, betrayed by two errors from goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny in the second half while the Bianconeri led 2-0 at the break.
Cristiano Ronaldo, a surprise replacement at the start of the game on the hour mark, thought he had saved the Turinese in added time but the Portuguese star's goal was canceled by VAR for a very limited offside.
Juventus Turin striker Cristiano Ronaldo, scorer of the 3rd goal in added time, refused by VAR, against Udinese, during their Serie A match (2-2), August 22, 2021 at Udine MIGUEL MEDINA AFP
This unexpected draw looks like a false start for Massimiliano Allegri, who returned to the bench to bring the "Old Lady" back to the top two years after the end of her first adventure in Turin, which ended with five league titles in as many seasons.
Without Cristiano Ronaldo, left on the bench because of a not yet optimal form, Juve had yet perfectly launched his season thanks to Paolo Dybala (3rd) and Juan Cuadrado (23rd).
The Colombian midfielder of Juventus Turin, Juan Cuadrado (c), congratulated by his teammates, after scoring the second goal against Udinese, during their Serie A match, on August 22, 2021 in Udine MIGUEL MEDINA AFP
But Udinese got back to believing it by obtaining a penalty, on a ball released by Szczesny, which allowed him to reduce the mark by Roberto Pereyra (51st).
And after being saved twice by their posts on attempts by Alavaro Morata (54th) and Rodrigo Bentacur (66), Luca Gotti's players snatched the equalizer by taking advantage of a failed raise from the Turin goalkeeper, which took advantage Gerard Deulofeu (83rd).
A hell of a blow for the Turinese, who will have another one in added time when Ronaldo's goal is refused.
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