He always came on time: Juventus won the Super Cup

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What has not been said about Cristiano Ronaldo? The Portuguese star arranged tonight (Wednesday) for Juventus to win the Italian Super Cup and on the way became the greatest conqueror in history (!). After not easy days at all following the loss to Inter in the league, the stressed champion arrived with the aim of achieving another title and no less – a little quiet for the club.

It was not easy, and not too convincing – but when you have Ronaldo in the team you can be calm. The star gave Yuba the lead over Napoli in the 64th minute, his 760th career goal. In extra time, Albero Murata closed interest and gave the signal for the celebrations, when even earlier Lorenzo Insigne could have dragged the game into extra time but missed from the penalty spot and came down in tears from the pitch.

In his first season as coach, Andrea Pirlo won his first title on the lines. Although this is not a championship and certainly not the Champions League, but how much Juventus and the coach needed this moment in the end. Napoli, for their part, who came after Fiorentina’s big 0-6 in the league, were a big disappointment. Gennaro Gattuso’s players simply did not show up for the game and barely got into situations, and when they did – that the excellent Chesney was in place.

Ronaldo. 760 career goals (GETTY)

Pirlo and Gattuso. Farewell as friends (GETTY)


the progress of the game
The first 20 minutes were open with half-situations on both sides, but without any real threat to the goalkeepers. A huge rescue of Shechensi! Dama picked up from the left, Lucano struck from five yards out but the Juventus Polish goalkeeper saved a safe goal (29). Ronaldo set up a good situation for himself, cutting to the center and releasing a slightly twisted kick near the crossbar (40). An equal half ended 0-0.

Less than a minute into the second half and Juventus reached their best position. McNee picked up from the left and substitute Bernardski almost slipped inside (46). Ronaldo snuck in and almost took advantage of a mistake by Manolas and Ospina, to his kick went past the crossbar (55). Juventus are much better, Ronaldo passed wide and Manolas almost scored an own goal (63). Gate! 0: 1 Juventus! A corner kick created a panic in Napoli’s defense, Ronaldo responded the fastest and scored from close range (64).

In the right place. Ronaldo (GETTY)

Penalty to Naples! McNee kicked Martens’ foot, the referee pointed to the white spot after looking at VAR. outside! Insigne kicked outside the box (79). Another huge save from Szczesny! Politano took out a strong wide ball, Cagliani intervened but the ball was deflected towards the goal and the Pole saved from the line (94). It’s over! 0: 2 Juventus! The old lady went out to erupt, Quadrado finding Murata who scored easily from close range (95). The final whistle! Juventus won the Super Cup!

Insignia. What a miss (GETTY)

Juventus: Szczesny, Quadrado, Bonucci, Cagliani, Danilo, Keiza (Bernardski 46), Bentenkour (Ravio 83), Arthur, McKinney, Kolosevsky (Murata 83), Ronaldo.

Naples: Ospina, Di Lorenzo, Manolas, Coulibaly, Mario Roy (Jornetta 85), Bakayoko (Almas 66), Dama (Politano 85), Lucano, Zielinski, Insigne, Patania (Martens 72).

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