Sunday 3 April 2016

Mandzukic Heads Juventus Towards Title

Juventus
Mandzukic scores for Juventus
Photo - Getty Images
Juventus moved six points clear at the top of Serie A overnight after beating Empoli 1-0 on Saturday.

Mario Mandzukic scored the only goal before half-time to send Juventus further ahead of Napoli, who visit Udinese on Sunday.

Empoli had their chances and almost got off to a great start but Riccardo Saponara blazed over from close range.

Mandzukic put Juventus in front with a glancing header from a chipped Paul Pogba pass. It was the forward’s first goal for Juventus this year. Alvaro Morata had earlier sent a curling shot off the crossbar from the edge of the area.

Despite keeping a firm grip on top spot of Serie A, Juventus will be disappointed defender Giorgio Chiellini, who has only just returned from injury, limped off early in the second half.


No comments: