Serie A: Jaded Juve’s winning streak snapped at 15

Old Lady held to a goalless draw by Bologna


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Paul Pogba challenges Bologna’s goalkeeper Antonio Mirante in their goalless Serie A draw. PHOTO: REUTERS

ROME: Bologna held on for a scoreless draw to end champions Juventus’ 15-match winning streak in Serie A on Friday.

The Old Lady of Turin had not failed to win in the league since a 1-0 reverse at Sassuolo at the end of October and turned an 11-point gap to the top of the table into a one-point advantage over Napoli with a 1-0 success against their nearest rivals last weekend.

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However, Juve travelled to a Bologna side who were themselves in the midst of a resurgence since former Italy coach Roberto Donadoni took over the reins in October and guided them up from 18th to ninth.

Already a week ago, Juve showed signs of tiredness despite beating Napoli and their efforts seemed to catch up with them in Bologna.

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Published in The Express Tribune, February 21st, 2016.

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