Title: Juventus Defeats Milan, Shifting Balance at the Top of Serie A
By Zhao Xiaosong, Sports News Beijing
In a highly anticipated clash in the 9th round of this season’s Serie A matches, AC Milan suffered a 0-1 defeat at home to Juventus, relinquishing their position at the top of the league.
Before the game, Milan had an impressive record of 7 wins and 1 loss, just 1 point behind their city rivals Inter Milan, who had secured their place at the top. With hopes of reclaiming the lead, Milan faced a tough challenge against the “Bianconeri” team. However, their ambitions were shattered when center-back Jiafu was shown a straight red card by the referee in the 40th minute, after fouling Keane, who had a clear chance to score after Jiafu lost his defensive position.
Jiafu’s foul resulted in a direct red card.
In the 63rd minute of the second half, Juventus midfielder Locatelli fired a long-range shot from outside the penalty area, which deflected off a Milan player and found the back of the net. This goal secured three crucial points for Juventus.
Locatelli’s long shot sealed the victory for Juventus.
Despite the defeat, Milan coach Milan Pioli acknowledged his team’s performance and refrained from criticizing Yoshio, who was sent off. Pioli mentioned, “He shouldn’t have anticipated the move and should have maintained his position. Anyway, he was unlucky and slipped.” With losses against Inter Milan and Juventus in the first 9 rounds, doubts have arisen about Milan’s ability to handle tough challenges. In response, Pioli stated, “This doesn’t significantly impact our results, but everyone must strive to do better.”
Locatelli (right) celebrates scoring the winning goal. Image source: Xinhua News Agency
Despite securing the victory, Juventus coach Allegri remained cautious, acknowledging the need for improvement throughout the game. He remarked, “Defeating Milan alone won’t alter the league’s dynamics. Inter Milan, Milan, and Napoli are the main contenders.”
After 9 rounds, Inter Milan currently leads the Serie A standings with 22 points, closely followed by Milan with 21 points. Juventus (20 points), Fiorentina (17 points), and Napoli (17 points) are not far behind.
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Sports News Beijing | Reporter Zhao Xiaosong
Early in the morning on October 23rd, Beijing time, a strong dialogue took place in the 9th round of Serie A this season. AC Milan lost 0-1 to Juventus at the San Siro Stadium at home and surrendered top spot in the standings.
Before this game, Milan had 7 wins and 1 loss, and was 1 point behind their city rival Inter Milan, who had advanced to this round. Therefore, the Milan team hopes to regain the top position with a win. However, the match against the Milan team “Bianconeri” did not go well. In the 40th minute, centre-back Jiafu hit Keane who had a solo chance after losing his defensive position, and was sent off by the referee with a straight red card.
Jiafu’s foul was shown a direct red card by the referee.
In the 63rd minute of the second half, Juventus midfielder Locatelli shot a long shot from outside the penalty area, the ball hit the body of a Milan player and bent into the net. With this goal, Juventus took 3 points.
Locatelli scored from a long shot to help Juventus win the away game.
“In most 10-on-11 situations, we’re not at a disadvantage.” Despite the loss, coach Milan Pioli still confirmed the team’s performance, and did not criticize Yoshio who was sent off, “He should not Anticipate the move and should stay in place. Anyway, he was unlucky and slipped.” In the first 9 rounds, Milan lost two games against Inter Milan and Juventus, which made the outside world question. Regarding their ability to “fight difficult battles”, Pioli said: “This does not really affect our results, but everyone must do better.”
Locatelli (right) celebrates his goal. Image source: Xinhua News Agency
Juventus coach Allegri, who won the match, was still cautious. He said after the game: “If we can find a direction of improvement throughout the game, then the meaning of this victory will be different. However, defeating Milan is not enough to change the pattern of the league. Inter Milan, Milan and Napoli are the favourites.”
After the first 9 rounds of Serie A this season, Inter Milan is first in the standings with 22 points, followed by Milan with 21 points. Juventus (20 points), Fiorentina (17 points), and Napoli (17 points) are also not far behind.much.Return to Sohu to see more
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