Sunday, 13 May 2012

Serie A wrap: Juventus complete unbeaten season

Juventus have ended their title-winning season unbeaten after a 3-1 victory over Atalanta including a goal from Alessandro Del Piero.
The outgoing 37-year-old, who has played over 500 games for Juventus, scored his side’s second goal as they won their 22nd game of the season.
Juventus needed to avoid a loss to Atalanta to complete their season undefeated and Luca Marrone put them on their way with a goal in the 10th minute.
Del Piero doubled the home side’s lead with a curled shot from outside the penalty area in the 28th minute, which sparked huge celebrations among the Juventus supporters.
An own goal from Juventus defender Stephan Lichtsteiner in the 83rd minute gave Atalanta a chance of snatching a draw but Andrea Barzagli’s 90th-minute penalty wrapped up the home side’s win.
Juventus finished the season with 22 wins and 15 draws from 37 matches to win the Serie A undefeated.
AC Milan came from behind to win 2-1 against Novara.
Santiago Garcia put the visitors in front in the 20th minute and Novara held on to remain 1-0 ahead at the break.
But Mathieu Flamini’s 56th-minute equaliser and a winner in the 82nd minute from Filippo Inzaghi ensured Milan’s victory.
In Fiorentina, the home side held on for a 0-0 draw with Cagliari.