Juventus Snatches Exciting Win Against Leipzig
With 10 players… Juventus snatches an exciting win against Leipzig in the Champions League
Match Highlights
Juventus returned with ten players in the result twice, defeating its host, RB Leipzig, 3-2, thanks to a goal scored by Francesco Conceicao in the last minutes, to achieve the full score after two rounds in the first round of the European Champions League on Wednesday.
Juventus player Dusan Vlahovic scored two goals to equalize the score after Leipzig player Benjamin Sisko scored a brace of goals.
The Turning Point
The Italian team had a disastrous start, as its captain, Gleeson Bremer, was injured after a collision with Luis Obinda in the sixth minute, before Nicholas Gonzalez was also forced to leave due to injury.
Leipzig, which lost its opening match to Atletico Madrid, responded immediately after Nicolo Fagioli fired a powerful shot that was blocked by the German team’s goalkeeper.
The Comeback
In a quick counterattack, Opinda passed the ball to Sisko inside the area, and the Slovenian striker fired a powerful shot that hit the net after it bounced off the crossbar in the 30th minute.
Juventus, who won 3-1 over PSV Eindhoven in the opening round, came back five minutes after the break when Vlahovic equalized from a low cross from Andrea Cambiasso.
The Final Minutes
Leipzig, which was prevented from scoring on two occasions in the second half by Opinda’s two attempts, regained its lead in the 65th minute from a penalty kick scored by Cisco.
Juventus, which played with ten players since the 60th minute after its goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio was sent off after handling the ball with his hand outside the area, equalized with a tremendous shot fired by Vlahovic with his left foot.
Conceição completed his team’s comeback with a wonderful run into the penalty area and a perfect touch, scoring the winning goal in the 82nd minute.
Conclusion
Juventus’ exciting comeback win against Leipzig is a testament to the team’s resilience and determination. Despite being down to ten men, the Italian team fought hard to secure the three points and take the top spot in the group standings.
FAQs
* Who scored the winning goal for Juventus?
Francesco Conceição
* How many goals did Dusan Vlahovic score in the match?
Two
* What was the final score of the match?
Juventus 3, Leipzig 2
* How many players did Juventus have left after the 60th minute?
Ten