Napoli at -1, everything open again, the Scudetto is now within reach. A few minutes from the end, a splendid header from Koulibaly on a corner kick was the deciding factor. Juventus, who immediately lost Chiellini to injury, chose to defend throughout the match, only becoming dangerous on a free kick from Pjanic, who hit the post on an involuntary deflection by Callejon. For a long time, the Bianconeri left the initiative to Napoli, who were not brilliant in the offensive phase but always in possession of the ball and territorial supremacy. In the second half, Sarri replaced Mertens with Milik, then Hamsik with Zielinsky and finally Allan with Rog. When everything seemed to be heading for a draw, Koulibaly's header proved devastating. In the 90th minute, right on the finishing line of a match to be won at all costs: mission accomplished.
Juventus (4-2-3-1): Buffon; Hoewedes, Benatia, Chiellini (11′ Lichtsteiner), Asamoah; Khedira, Pjanic; Douglas Costa (71′ Mandzukic), Dybala (46′ Cuadrado), Matuidi; Higuain
Napoli (4-3-3): Reina; Hysaj, Albiol, Koulibaly, Mario Rui; Allan (80′ Rog), Jorginho, Hamsik (66′ Zielinski); Callejon, Mertens (61′ Milik), Insigne
Yellow cards: Asamoah (J), Benatia (J), Raul Albiol (N), Pjanic (J)
Article published on 22 April 2018 - 22:46
