Juventus

3.21

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  7

  0

  3.00

  Gianluigi Buffon

  A very comfortable evening for the keeper, with one save from Dessena about as busy at it got.

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  8

  0

  3.00

  Andrea Barzagli

  Flawless in the middle of defense, always there to stop Cagliari in their tracks on the rare occasions they ventured forward.

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  7

  0

  3.00

  Leonardo Bonucci

  Stood out primarily for his creative rather than defensive talents. A perfect ball over the top nearly set up Giovinco, before Bendtner should have buried his cross.

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  6

  1

  3.00

  Mauricio Isla

  It was the Chilean's cross that put in motion the move that handed Juve the lead. Solid performance, even if he did not get forward as much as he would have liked.

• 
  7

  0

  3.50

  Paolo De Ceglie

  Revelled in the freedom afforded to him as he marauded down the left. Frightened the visitors on more than one opportunity with his dribbling.

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  11

  0

  3.50

  Luca Marrone

  The center back proved an able replacement for Chiellini as the first choice was rested, tackling strongly and rarely being caught out.

• 
  12

  0

  3.50

  Paul Pogba

  Continues to impress following his move from Manchester United. Strong, assured and confident in the middle, with an obvious talent for both the simple and eye-catching pass.

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  6

  1

  3.00

  Simone Padoin

  Great pressuring on Rossettini to force the error that opened the way for Giovinco. Used the ball well around the Cagliari area.

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  5

  0

  Arturo Vidal

  The Chilean was a late inclusion following Giaccherini's injury, but did not manage to complete the first 45 minutes before being taken off with his own complaint.

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  13

  0

  4.00

  Sebastian Giovinco Top of the Match

  A livewire for the home team, constantly probing and testing the Cagliari backline even if the final product was at times suspect. Classy finish to open the scoring.

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  8

  1

  3.50

  Nicklas Bendtner

  A frustrating evening for the on-loan striker. Missed more than one chance to break his duck for Juve, before being forced off towards the end of the first half.

Substitutions

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  6

  0

  3.00

  Kwadwo Asamoah

  A low-key yet effective performance from the winger, who was pressed into service due to Vidal's injury.

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  3

  3

  2.50

  Alessandro Matri

  Came in for Bendtner just before the break, and suffered the same profligacy in front of the net as the Dane.

Cagliari

2.71

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  0

  0

  3.50

  Vlada Avramov

  Made a handful of key saves and had little chance to stop Giovinco's winner, as the Juventus forward advanced on goal unchallenged.

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  0

  0

  2.00

  Luca Rossettini

  Paid dearly for a lack of concentration in his own box, as Giovinco stole in to decide proceedings with the game's only goal.

• 
  0

  0

  2.50

  Gabriele Perico

  Battled without pause to keep the Turin side at bay in his own box, but flashed one effort wide at the other end that could have changed the game.

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  0

  0

  3.00

  Nicola Murru

  Too often caught out of position, leaving Cagliari vulnerable to the long ball over the top.

• 
  0

  0

  2.50

  Dario Del Fabro

  Struggled with the movement of first Bendtner, then Matri, although the pair's lack of confidence in front of goal meant his hesitation was forgiven.

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  0

  0

  3.00

  Sebastian Eriksson

  Was one of the more lively players in the Rossoblu, creating several chances that were not seized upon by his colleagues.

• 
  0

  0

  3.00

  Albin Ekdal

  Given a lot of trouble by Giovinco's running from deep early on, although composed himself to improve as the game progressed.

• 
  0

  0

  2.50

  Pablo Ceppelini

  The young Uruguayan showed flashes of his potential with some assured passing, although he looked lightweight at times in the face of fierce pressure.

• 
  0

  0

  1.50

  Thiago Ribeiro Flop of the Match

  An all-too anonymous display from the Brazilian forward, who could not repeat his hat-trick heroics of the previous round.

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  0

  0

  3.00

  Víctor Ibarbo

  Flashes of excellence from the former Atletico Nacional wonderkid, whose determined play almost allowed Pinilla a way to goal.

• 
  0

  0

  2.50

  Mauricio Pinilla

  A tireless display from the battling forward, but could not find the precision in front of goal to match his impressive work-rate.

Substitutions

• 
  0

  0

  3.50

  Daniele Dessena

  The midfielder's entry coincided with a more dynamic, confident Cagliari effort, although it ultimately proved insufficient to turn around the game.

• 
  0

  0

  Marco Piredda

  A late substitution for Ceppelini, but he could not force a draw.