MX23RW : Sunday, December 15 15:17:15| >> :600:5428530:5428530:
[monks data]
Juventus logo
Serie A
Sep 24, 2014 at 7.45pm UK
 

3-0

Vidal (18' pen., 64'), Lichtsteiner (85')
FT(HT: 1-0)

Half-Time Report: Arturo Vidal gives Juventus lead against Cesena

Juventus lead 1-0 at home to Cesena thanks to Arturo Vidal's penalty.

Juventus lead 1-0 at half time in their game with Cesena, but the Italian champions have had opportunities to add to their advantage.

The Bianconeri were ahead after 18 minutes after they were awarded a penalty for a handball by Emmanuel Cascione.

Arturo Vidal stepped up to take the subsequent spot kick and although Nicola Leali managed to get a hand to the shot, the Chilean's effort nestled in the back of the net.

The home side had looked the likelier to score in the opening minutes after dominating possession and enjoying more attacking opportunities than their opponents.

Moments before Cascione's handball, Juve almost took the lead when Sebastian Giovinco's free kick was met by the head of Angelo Ogbonna, but Leali was able to thwart the defender.

Massimiliano Allegri's team, looking to build on Saturday's 1-0 win against AC Milan, were rarely pressed in defence.

Indeed, Cesena's only attack of note in the opening 30 minutes came when Francesco Renzetti broke from full-back before squeezing in a cross, which Juve's defence turned behind for a corner.

Fernando Llorente perhaps ought to have extended their advantage when he met Patrice Evra's cross before blazing his shot wide from close range.

With the interval approaching, Giovinco unleashed a fizzing drive from the edge of the box that was inches away from finding the back of the visitors' net.

Juventus came into the game behind leaders Roma in the Serie A table on goal difference.

ID:178710: cacheID:178710:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:3252:
Written by
Chris O'Keefe
No Data Analysis info
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Juventus' players celebrate after scoring during the Italian Serie A football match between Juventus and Udinese on September 13, 2014
Read Next:
Preview: Juventus vs. Malmo
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
6pm
Chiefs
@
Browns
6pm
Ravens
@
Giants
6pm
Jets
@
Jags
6pm
Cowboys
@
Panthers
6pm
Washington
@
Saints
6pm
Dolphins
@
Texans
6pm
Bengals
@
Titans
9.25pm
Colts
@
Broncos
9.25pm
Patriots
@
Cardinals
9.25pm
Buccaneers
@
Chargers
9.25pm
Steelers
@
Eagles
9.25pm
Bills
@
Lions
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1SassuoloSassuolo17124138142440
2Pisa17114232161637
3SpeziaSpezia1797127101734
4Cesena177462724325
5Cremonese167362319424
6BariBari175932016424
7Juve StabiaJuve Stabia165741719-222
8Palermo165651613321
9CatanzaroCatanzaro1631122017320
10Modena174852121020
11Brescia165472023-319
12Mantova174761822-419
13Carrarese165471419-519
14Reggiana174671619-318
15Sampdoria174672127-618
16Salernitana164571824-617
17Cosenza CalcioCosenza174851719-216
18FrosinoneFrosinone173771323-1016
19SudtirolSudtirol1742111731-1414
20Cittadella163491029-1913


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!