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The Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo sealed Juventus' victory over Napoli
Cristiano Ronaldo, the star player of Juventus, showcased his talent with a fantastic finish in the area to score the third goal of his team, securing a 3-0 win over Napoli in the second matchday of the 2019 Serie A. CR7 made his presence felt!
The build-up to the third goal
The play leading up to the third goal occurred at the 62nd minute of the match, after a great offensive action from Juventus that ended with a magnificent assist from Douglas Costa to Cristiano Ronaldo. True to his style, Cristiano struck the ball first-time, leaving no chance for the opposing goalkeeper.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored the third goal of Juventus against Napoli. (Twitter)
The Controversy
The intrigue was set after Maurizio Sarri, a revered coach at Napoli, decided to join their main rival, Juventus. During his three seasons from 2015 to 2018, the Italian strategist built a magnificent team that played enchanting football. However, he eventually left for Chelsea.
Thus, Juventus called on Sarri after his stint in English football, causing indignation in his former team and perplexity in Turin. Napoli, on the other hand, has high morale with the addition of Mexican player Hirving 'Chucky' Lozano. But they need to work on their defense, as shown by the three goals conceded in the opening match against Fiorentina (4-3).
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