Juventus gets 1/2-final EL spot after 1-1 draw against Sporting

Juventus finished 1-1 against Sporting in Portugal, which was enough to get them Europa League 1/2-final spot.

Juventus took the lead in the 9th minute. After a cross from a corner there was a stir in Sporting’s penalty area, and Rabiot was quite intelligent and the moment the ball reached him he turned and sent it into Adan’s goal.

In the 18th minute, Sporting hit the post, and then Rabiot fouled Ugarte in the box, resulting in a penalty. Edwards took the responsibility to take the shot and equalized for 1-1.

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In the 74th minute, Juve’s goalkeeper had no difficulty in saving Pedro Gonzalves’ shot. In the 88th minute, Coates had a good chance but sent the ball over the bar.

This way Juventus went through the semis with 2-1 on aggregate after their win in Turin a week ago. In the final four the Italian side will face Sevilla, who knocked out Manchester United.