Resilient Juventus steal draw after conceding three early goals

• Juventus stole the show by scoring three goals in the last 14 minutes
• They staged an epic comeback in Bologna from 0-3 to 3-3
• This was their first match after the sacking of their manager Massimiliano Allegri

Juventus made an epic comeback yesterday in a 3-3 draw with Bologna, the first match after Allegri’s sacking as the head coach of the team. This was a good comeback as initially, they scored 0-3 and to this draw 3-3.

However, there were expectations for a win, especially for the tight competition for the Champions League qualification. Bologna dominated the first half, creating chances and capitalising with 3 goals, including a double by Calafiori.

Bologna had already secured their Champions League qualification before the match and were not under any pressure. However, they frustrated Juventus’ attack during the first half of the match, making them lose hope.

Bologna’s performance dropped in the second half perhaps because of fatigue, paving the way for Juventus who took over and scored three goals in fourteen minutes, and this was a good chance for them to secure their first home win over Juventus in more than two decades.

Juventus Vs Bologna 3-3 draw

This match took place on May 20 2024 and was held in Bologna, Italy. Juventus’ first half of the match was poor as Bologna frustrated their attack and were able to score three goals in eleven minutes.

Federico Chiesa. Photo/Sky Sports

However, their opponents were already tired in the second half and they dominated the midfield, scoring three goals in the last fourteen minutes. This was an epic comeback from the previous game where they scored 0-3.

This match was a crucial one for Juventus because their win meant qualifying for the Champions League, unlike their opponents who had already qualified before this match. Juventus secured their Champions League spot after results from other Serie A matches created a significant points gap between them and the teams outside the top five.

So, Juventus need not worry as they have already secured their place in the Champions League for the next season. Three of Juventus’s players came back in the second half to rescue their team.

Federico Chiesa

Chiesa is a young defender who plays for Juventus and the Italian national team. He ignited his team’s comeback by scoring their first goal in the 76th minute, a goal that boosted the team’s morale and gave them hope.

Having come through the Fiorentina youth academy and playing on loan for Juventus with a buying obligation, he has showcased his talent even beyond that club as he also plays for Italy and was part of their Euro 2020 victory.

Before this goal, the score was 3-0 to Bologna and it made a turning point giving them a fighting chance.

Arkadiusz Milik

Milik is a professional football player who plays as a striker for Juventus, primarily a center-forward. Before signing with Juventus, he played for other clubs including Ajax and Napoli before joining Juventus on loan in 20202, with a permanent transfer the following year.

He is known for his goal scoring record, especially during his time at Ajax. he came on as a substitute during the match and scored a crucial free-kick goal in the 83rd minute, and this created more pressure on Bologna’s defense.

Kenan Yildiz

Kenan is a young forward who plays for Juventus and has the ability to play with both feet. He possesses good pace and strong dribbling skills, taking on defenders. He recently broke through to the senior team having played for Juventus youth academy.

Kenan Yildiz. Photo/ESPN

During the match, Kenan came in as a substitute and his contribution was his 84th  minute goal. He scored a dramatic equalizer for his team with a long-range shot, a goal that secured a draw for the team, preventing them from losing the match.

Despite a poor beginning, Bologna shaking the start, Juventus staged a dramatic comeback  with Chiesa, Milik and Yildiz all coming in as substitutes, sparking the fight back, with three goals that secured the 3-3 draw.