Juventus secured victory in a dramatic penalty shootout against Roma following a 2-2 draw after extra time at the Torquato Bresciani stadium in Viareggio, according to match reports. Goalkeeper Rusek proved decisive by stopping a penalty, while Schatzer converted the winning spot-kick to seal a 4-2 shootout triumph for the Bianconere.
How the Final Minutes and Extra Time Unfolded
The match required extra time after Juventus mounted a late comeback in regulation. According to the match summary, Roma conceded a penalty in the 95th minute when Antoine handled the ball in the area. Redondo stepped up to the spot in the 97th minute and converted past goalkeeper Soggiu, bringing the score to 2-2 and forcing the match into an additional thirty minutes.
During extra time, both sides traded scoring opportunities. Roma’s Giugliano tested Rusek with a long-range effort in the 108th minute, while Greggi came close with a 118th-minute overhead kick that missed just wide. For Juventus, Sarriegi hit the crossbar with a header in the 107th minute after being denied by Soggiu in a one-on-one situation.
Did you know? The match in Viareggio opened with a minute of silence dedicated to the memory of Sandro Mazzola before play commenced.
Regulation Play and Goals
Roma initially established control during the first half. Van Dooren opened the scoring in the 27th minute by depositing the ball into the net after receiving a cross from the byline by Bergamaschi, according to official logs. The Giallorosse doubled their advantage shortly after halftime in the 55th minute when Giugliano’s shot went to the second post, allowing Antoine to finish from close range.
Juventus responded in the 59th minute. Carbonell sent a cross into the box where Soggiu misjudged the flight of the ball, leaving Redondo an open opportunity to score the tap-in. The Bianconere maintained sustained pressure in the closing stages of regulation, leading directly to the late penalty conversion by Redondo.
The Penalty Shootout Sequence
The shootout settled the trophy winner after 120 minutes of play failed to separate the two teams. Sarriegi opened for Juventus by converting her penalty against Soggiu. Giugliano scored Roma’s first response, followed by successful conversions from Bartel for Juventus and Pandini for Roma to level the score at 2-2.
Stolen Godo put Juventus ahead again before Ottey missed for Roma, striking the crossbar. Schatzer sealed the outcome with the fourth Juventus conversion, making it 4-2 after Rusek saved a subsequent attempt from Oliviero.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who scored the equalizing goal for Juventus in regulation?
Redondo scored the equalizing goal from the penalty spot in the 97th minute after a handball infraction by Antoine.
How did Juventus win the penalty shootout?
Juventus won 4-2 on penalties after goalkeeper Rusek made a crucial save against Oliviero, and Schatzer scored the decisive spot-kick following a missed penalty by Roma’s Ottey.
Which players scored Roma’s goals during regulation?
Van Dooren scored in the first half from a Bergamaschi cross, and Antoine added a second goal early in the second half following a shot delivered by Giugliano.
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