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UEFA Champions League: Juventus 4-2 Zenit Saint Petersburg

Wednesday, 03 November 2021 4:44 PM [ Last Update: Wednesday, 03 November 2021 4:44 PM ]

Juventus have secured their place in the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League, after hammering Zenit Saint Petersburg 4-2 in Turin.

Paulo Dybala was at the right place in the right time to send the ball home, and give the hosts a 1-nil lead inside 11 minutes.

But, Leonardo Bonucci netted an own goal to level the score for the Russian side in the 26th minute.

Dybala netted his second from the spot before the hour mark to put the Old Lady in front once more before the hour mark.

Federico Chiesa made it 3-1 with a precise shot from close range in the 73rd minute.

And then Spanish striker Alvaro Morata put the match to bed following a defensive mistake in the 82nd minute.

Iran striker Sardar Azmoun scored a late goal in stoppage time to soften the damage for Zenit.

The result means Juventus progress from the Group with four wins out of four, while Zenit sit third on three points.

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