Juventus made a wrong step in the battle for the top positions in Serie A, after finishing 1:1 against Sassuolo in a match from the 30th round, BNT reported.
The hosts started the match better and took the lead in the 14th minute through Kenan Yildiz, who took advantage of a long pass and scored for 1:0. By the break, the "bianconeri" controlled the game and were closer to a second goal, but failed to increase their lead.
After the break, Sassuolo equalized in the 52nd minute when Andrea Pinamonti completed a good combination with Domenico Berardi and Volpato for 1:1.
Juventus pressed in the closing minutes and had an excellent chance to reach the victory. In the 86th minute, the hosts were awarded a penalty after a VAR intervention for handball in the penalty area, but captain Manuel Locatelli missed after his shot was saved by goalkeeper Muric.
By the end, "The Old Lady" created more chances, but never found a way to a second goal. After the draw, Juventus occupies fifth place in the standings with 54 points, while Sassuolo is tenth with 39 points.