Juventus won 2-0 over SPAL in the continuation of the match in the Serie A Italian League competition at the Allianz Stadium on Sunday (25/11) morning. Juventus like not wanting to waste time in the game this time by directly attacking SPAL in the early minutes.
It’s just that a barrage of Juventus attacks in pounding SPAL wall just produced a goal after Cristiano Ronaldo in the 29th minute nested the ball into goal which is guarded by goalkeeper Alfred Gomis.
Ronaldo’s goal came from Miralem Pjanic’s free kick from the right side. Pjanic’s kick in front of SPAL’s goal was easily contested by Ronaldo towards the left side that Gomis could not anticipate.
In the second half the hosts Juventus again increased his attack. In the 47th minute, Ronaldo returned to desire to add a goal in this match but, the SPAL defense is still strong to banish the CR7 attack.
Juventus superiority increased after Mario Mandzukic broke into Gomis’ goal in the 60th minute. Mandzukic scored with bounced ball from Douglas Costa.
Thiago Cionek, Mattia Valoti, and Jasmin Curtic also did not stop to pose a threat to Juventus’ defense. It’s just that, in addition to shots that are not on target, the efforts of SPAL are also often hindered by the strength of the Juventus back line.
Not only are the chances of SPAL players failing. Cristiano Ronaldo is also often deadlocked to add to his goal in this match in the second round. Nevertheless, one goal from Ronaldo and Mandzukic on the SPAL goal was enough for Juventus to go home with three points.
That result not only confirmed Juventus at the top of the standings, but also made the Turin City club unbeaten in 13 consecutive matches in the 2018/2019 season.
In this victory, Massimiliano Allegri praised two of his players. Winger Douglas Costa and midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur received appreciation from the coach. Both appear very extraordinary both in defense and attack.
Behind the striker, Costa made a positive contribution to Juventus when he attacked. His calmness dribbled as well as the measured pass he released made the Old Lady’s attack flow smooth.
“I changd the formation a bit by playing Douglas behind Mandzukic and Cristiano. With such a strategy, we are better when we are or not holding the ball,” Allegri said as quoted by Fotball Italia.
“Douglas had a difficult time due to injuries and other problems. But he performed well tonight, especially in terms of personality,” he said.
Meanwhile, Bentancur who played since the early minutes showed a proud appearance. He played very well with Miralem Pjanic in the central sector. Only, Allegri has a number of notes that must be repaired by the Uruguayan midfielder. “Bentancur’s performance continues to increase. He and Pjanic play static in midfield,” he said.
“So we are ready when SPAL counterattacks. But in my opinion, Bentancur must also be faster in giving passes. He must be observant to see his team mates who are in a good position,” he said.
