Juventus struggles to beat Torino, Andrea Pirlo reveals the reason

KOMPAS.com – Juventus had to fight until the last minute to beat Torino last night. Andrea Pirlo reveals why.

Juventus face Torino in Week 10 of the 2020-2021 Italian League at Allianz Stadium, on Saturday (12/5/2020) or Sunday morning WIB.

In the match entitled Derby della Mole, the Grand Lady struggled to overcome the resistance of Torino.

They conceded the first in the ninth minute on a Torino goal scored by Nicolas N’Koulou.

Juventus could only equalize in the second half, to be precise in the 77th minute through Weston McKennie.

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Leonardo Bonucci’s header in the 89th minute finally ensured that Juventus won the match 2-1.

See stats LiveScore, Juventus should be able to secure victory earlier.

Because they dominate in all sectors. Ball possession held by Juventus with a ratio of 65 percent and 35 percent.

Juventus also created more opportunities by taking a total of 10 shots. Four of them lead to the goal.

Meanwhile, Il Toro only has two shots on target five times.

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Juventus manager Andrea Pirlo also revealed why Cristiano Ronaldo and others had to wait until the last minute to secure victory.

“We are too static, we have difficulty against Torino, who have accumulated up to five players in the defense area,” Pirlo said, quoted from Soccer Italy.

“Once we locked Torino in their own box, it was easier for us to pass the ball,” he added.

“I think that not every time we play perfectly, but the players come to give determination, dynamism and attacking spirit. That is what makes us win games,” Pirlo said.

The victory over Torino boosted Juventus’ position in the 2020-2021 Italian League standings.

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Juventus moved up two spots to third place in the standings with a collection of 20 points from 10 games.

They are three points behind AC Milan at the top of the standings who have only played nine times.