Serie A: Cristiano Ronaldo helps Juventus keep up perfect start


FE Team | Published: September 24, 2018 12:42:02 | Updated: September 28, 2018 17:38:06


Juventus' Federico Bernardeschi celebrates scoring their second goal with Cristiano Ronaldo — Reuters photo

Cristiano Ronaldo struck nine minutes from time to break Frosinone's resistance and help Juventus maintain their 100 per cent start to the season.

The Serie A champions rarely troubled keeper Marco Sportiello in Sunday's clash on what was proving to be a frustrating night for the team and their £99 million signing.

But in the 81st minute, the Portuguese forward finally found the net with a firm strike from eight yards.

And in stoppage time, Federico Bernardeschi fired in the second goal, the BBC reports.

Even though the visitors had 72 per cent of possession, the scoreline somewhat flattered the Serie A giants, who only managed eight shots on target from 30 efforts.

Ronaldo had looked the most likely to score in the first half, testing Sportiello's reflexes with two angled drives.

Alex Sandro's second-half strike from inside the area, which whistled a foot past the Frosinone post, was the only other effort of note aside from the two goals.

The win moves Juventus three points clear of second-placed Napoli in Serie A. Frosinone, promoted from Serie B in May, remain in 19th spot with one point from five games.

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