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Ronaldo goal not enough as late Verona equaliser holds Juventus
Cristiano Ronaldo’s goal for Juventus on Saturday was not enough to secure victory as a late equaliser by Hellas Verona held the champions to a 1-1 draw.
The Serie A encounter saw a 77th-minute equaliser by Antonín Barák cancel a 49th-minute opener by Ronaldo.
With the draw, the Andre Pirlo side now sit seven points behind league leaders Inter Milan.
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Ronaldo’s goal was his 19th Serie A goal of the season. He is the leading goalscorer in the league.
Inter will go 10 points clear of Juve if they beat Genoa on Sunday.
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