What a rollercoaster of a match! 🎢 Juventus fans were on the edge of their seats as their team clawed back from a two-goal deficit to snatch a 2-2 draw against Cagliari on Friday night. ⚽🔥
The drama unfolded at the Sardegna Arena, where Cagliari, sitting low in the Serie A standings, shocked everyone by going up 2-0 in the first half thanks to two penalties. Juventus seemed destined for another disappointing away result, extending their winless streak to six matches. 😱
But the Bianconeri weren't ready to throw in the towel just yet! 💪 A spirited second-half performance saw them pressing hard, and their persistence paid off when Cagliari's defender Alberto Dossena unfortunately turned the ball into his own net late in the game, leveling the score. Talk about a plot twist! 😮
This draw might just be the lifeline Juventus needed. They're currently third in the league with 64 points after 33 games, still fighting to secure their spot in next season's Champions League after missing out this year. With only one win in their last seven league matches, every point counts! 📈
Meanwhile, Cagliari, in 14th place with 32 points, are battling to stay above the relegation zone. They're now five points clear, but they'll be kicking themselves for letting a two-goal lead slip away. 😬
Up next, Juventus will need to regroup and push for victories in their remaining fixtures. Can they turn their season around and make it back to Europe's elite competition? Only time will tell! ⏳
Stay tuned, football fans! ⚽💥
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Own goal helps Juventus come from two goals down to draw at Cagliari
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