In a surprising turn of events, Juventus was held to a 1-1 draw at home by Cagliari on Sunday, conceding their second place in Serie A to Inter Milan. The match at the Allianz Stadium saw Cagliari equalize dramatically with a penalty just before full-time.
Cagliari’s Razvan Marin stepped up to convert the penalty in the 88th minute after Douglas Luiz was deemed to have fouled Roberto Piccoli. Marin’s successful spot kick canceled out Dusan Vlahovic’s earlier penalty, which he had scored in the 15th minute to put Juventus in front.
This draw marked a significant moment for Cagliari, lifting them to 15th place in the league, just above the relegation zone. For Juventus, it was particularly frustrating as it represented the first goal they had conceded in Serie A this season. Following this result, they now trail league leaders Napoli by three points after seven matches.
The closing moments of the match were tense, with Cagliari nearly snatching a late win when Adam Obert hit the post in the fifth minute of stoppage time. By that time, Juventus was reduced to ten players following Francisco Conceicao’s dismissal, which occurred shortly after Marin’s equalizer. Conceicao received a second yellow card while attempting to earn a penalty for his team, adding to the drama of a match that had been largely uneventful until its frantic finish.
As the day concludes, AC Milan now has the chance to leapfrog both Juventus and Inter Milan if they secure a victory against Fiorentina in the final match of the day.
