Genoa vs Juventus: Ronaldo's brace powers Old Lady to 3-1 win over Rossoblu
- Genoa vs Juventus' Serie A clash ended in favour of the Old Lady
- Cristiano Ronaldo scores brace while Dybala was responsible for the other goal
- They are fourth on the log with 23 points after 11 rounds of matches
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Two goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and one from Paulo Dybala saw Juventus outshine their hosts Genoa at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris on Sunday, December 13.
After both sides failed to find the back of the net in the opening half, Argentine forward, Dybala broke the deadlock for the visitors in the 57th minute.
Weston McKennie laid a pass for the 27-year-old with his head who then drove into the 18-yard box, dribble one of the opponent's defenders before powering the ball into the net from close range.
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But the lead only last four minutes after Stefano Sturaro levelled up for the home team with a stunning flying kick.
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The Italian midfielder made a timely run to connect with a cross from Luca Pellegrini before converting the chance from six-yard.
Juve restored leadership from the spot in the 78th minute through Ronaldo after Juan Cuadrado was brought down from the edge of the box.
The Colombian was making an attacking run from the right flank and when he managed to cut into the box, he was fouled and the referee pointed to the penalty spot.
His goal would have earned them maximum points had it ended that way but the 35-year-old doubled his tally in the game just one minute before time.
This time, it was Alvaro Morata who fell in front of the goalkeeper after trying to attack a loose ball in the danger zone.
The triumph puts them three points behind log leaders AC Milan who are currently trailing Parma by a lone goal at halftime.
Legit.ng earlier reported that Liverpool came from a goal down to play a 1-1 draw with 17th-place Fulham FC at the Craven Cottage on Sunday, December 13.
The Reds trailed the Cottagers for over 80 minutes of the meeting before two-time Premier League golden boot winner Mohamed Salah grabbed a late equaliser for the visitors.
Bobby Reid fired the hosts ahead in the 25th minute after powering a stunning shot into the left corner of the post from the 18-yard box.
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