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Juventus again only won a draw after being held by Atalanta 1-1 in the fifth week of the Italian League this season. The Bianconeri appeared dominant but instead almost lost if Juan Cabal did not appear as a savior.
Compete at the Allianz Stadium on Saturday (9/27/2025) night WIB, Kamaldeen Sulemana’s beautiful goal at the end of the first half brought Atalanta ahead, but Cabal scored in the 78th minute to equalize the score.
This is a third draw from Juventus after being held by Borussia Dortmund and Hellas Verona last week. An additional one point makes Juventus now sit in second place in the standings with 11 points. While Atalanta is fifth with nine points.
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The game
Juventus have a chance to score in the 2nd minute, but Pierre Kalulu’s header hit the pole. Two minutes later, Teun Koopmeiners shot from inside the penalty box was successfully blocked by Atalanta goalkeeper, Marco Carnesecchi.
Juventus threatened again in the 17th minute, but the long distance shot Vasilije Adzic was pushed over by Carnesecchi. The player from Montenegro also had a chance in the 34th minute, but the free kick he released again was driven by Carnesecchi.
Kenan Yildiz also got a chance from a distance in the 45th minute, but his shot could be secured by Carnesecchi. When the game entered injury time, Atalanta managed to steal a goal.
Adzic’s mistake in the Juventus defense area made the ball controlled by Kamaldeen Sulemana. He then outwitted Federico Gatti and fired a shot that passed under Adzic’s feet to break down Michele’s goal in Gregory. Score 1-0 closing the first half.
After halftime, Atalanta almost added a goal in the 62nd minute, but Mario Pasalic’s header through a corner was successfully foiled in Gregorio. Bremer threatened with a similar opportunity in the 68th minute, but the ball can be secured by Carnesecchi.
Juventus finally managed to equalize the score in the 78th minute. Joao Mario’s cross tried to be driven by Odilon Kossounou, but the ball instead turned towards Juan Cabal in the penalty box. Although there was a weight of Djimsiti who tried to dispel, the Colombian defender shot successfully thrilled the Atalanta goal.
The visitors then had to play with 10 people since the 80th minute after Marten De Roon got a second yellow card for violating Weston McKennie. He previously got a yellow card in the 32nd minute.
But the advantage of the number of players cannot be utilized by Juventus. No more goals were created and the score 1-1 lasted until it was over.
Player composition
Judgment: Michele of Gregory; Lloyd Kelly, Bremer, Federy Gatti; Andrea Cambiaso, Khephren Thuram (58′), Coopmeiners’ Teun, Pierre Kalulu; Kenan Yildy, Adzic Vasilije; Louis Openda (Secondary Edon 64′).
Aalco: Marco Carneschi; Authent Autan, Auto Stims, Odiolouu Odioon; Davide of Zappacost, the Smith of Article, Martin De Roon, the Bellonva Bellova; Lazar Samadzic (Juh 76’), Songalenger Hamant (Charlege In Keteree 61’; Crevic (Marco Bresciani Bresciani 82’).
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