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Serie A: Chievo 2-3 Juventus

Juventus' Federico Bernardeschi celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's 3rd goal, during the Serie A soccer match between Chievo Verona and Juventus, at the Bentegodi Stadium in Verona, Italy, Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018. (Photo by AP)

Reigning Champions Juventus have fought back to beat Chievo Verona 3-2, in the Opening Match of the New Serie-A Season.

Sami Khedira opened the scoring as early as the 3rd minute to give Juve a 1-nil advantage. Mariusz Stepinski leveled the match in the 38th minute. Chievo then took the lead after Emanuele Jakerini scored from the Spot before the hour-mark. The equalizing goal did eventually come for Juventus in the 75th minute after Mattia Bani headed the ball into his own net. Finally, Federico Bernardeschi slotted the ball home in Extra-Time to seal the victory for the Old Lady.


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