Match report

Juventus Defeats Crotone 3-0 to Secure Serie A Glory

Juventus
Juventus
3–0
FT
Crotone
Crotone
May 21, 2017

Juventus secured their Serie A status with a convincing 3-0 victory over Crotone at the Allianz Stadium. Goals from Mandžukić, Dybala, and Alex Sandro ensured the hosts maintained their dominance in the league. Juventus' commanding performance was a testament to their strength and unity, securing a crucial three points against the struggling Crotone.

Key Facts

  • • Mandžukić scored the opening goal in the 12th minute, assisted by Cuadrado
  • • Dybala added a second in the 39th minute, scoring unassisted
  • • Alex Sandro scored the third goal in the 83rd minute, assisted by Dybala
  • • Juventus made three substitutions: Barzagli for Cuadrado, Lemina for Marchisio, and Rincón for Pjanic
  • • B. Martella received a yellow card for Crotone in the 76th minute
  • • Dani Alves received a yellow card for Juventus in the 89th minute

Lineups

Juventus

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Buffon
  • 23 Dani Alves (D)
  • 19 L. Bonucci (D)
  • 4 M. Benatia (D)
  • 12 Alex Sandro (D)
  • 8 C. Marchisio (M)
  • 5 M. Pjanić (M)
  • 9 G. Higuaín (F)
  • 17 M. Mandžukić (F)
  • 7 J. Cuadrado (M)
  • 21 P. Dybala (F)

Substitutes

  • 15 A. Barzagli
  • 18 M. Lemina
  • 28 T. Rincón
  • 3 G. Chiellini
  • 6 S. Khedira
  • 14 F. Mattiello
  • 22 K. Asamoah
  • 25 Neto
  • 26 S. Lichtsteiner
  • 27 S. Sturaro
  • 32 E. Audero
  • 34 M. Kean

Crotone

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Cordaz (G)
  • 22 A. Rosi (M)
  • 17 F. Ceccherini (D)
  • 13 G. Ferrari (D)
  • 8 L. Crisetig (M)
  • 87 B. Martella (D)
  • 18 A. Barberis (M)
  • 6 M. Rohdén (M)
  • 24 A. Tonev (M)
  • 11 D. Falcinelli (F)
  • 9 A. Nalini (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 M. Sampirisi
  • 99 S. Nwankwo
  • 27 B. Acosty
  • 3 Claiton
  • 5 M. Festa
  • 15 D. Mesbah
  • 20 A. Kotnik
  • 23 N. Dussenne
  • 28 L. Capezzi
  • 29 M. Trotta
  • 33 A. Viscovo
  • 42 C. Suljic

Timeline

  1. Juventus
    12' Juventus Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Mandžukić · Assist: J. Cuadrado
  2. Crotone
    34' Crotone subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Rosi · On: M. Sampirisi
  3. Juventus
    39' Juventus Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Dybala
  4. Crotone
    57' Crotone subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Tonev · On: S. Nwankwo
  5. Juventus
    70' Juventus subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Cuadrado · On: Andrea Barzagli
  6. Juventus
    74' Juventus subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Marchisio · On: M. Lemina
  7. Crotone
    76' Crotone Card · Yellow Card
    B. Martella
  8. Crotone
    78' Crotone subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Rohden · On: B. Acosty
  9. Juventus
    83' Juventus Goal · Normal Goal
    Alex Sandro · Assist: P. Dybala
  10. Juventus
    84' Juventus subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Pjanić · On: T. Rincón
  11. Juventus
    89' Juventus Card · Yellow Card
    Dani Alves

Match Stats

Stat Juventus Crotone
Fouls 13 14
Pass Accuracy 85% 70%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 18 9
Corners 9 2
Total Passes 596 261
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 3 3
Shots on Target 7 2
Shots off Target 8 4
Possession 69% 31%
Accurate Passes 504 182
Shots Inside Box 10 4
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 8 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Mandžukić's early goal in the 12th minute set the tone for Juventus' performance, giving them a strong psychological advantage over Crotone
  • ▸ Dybala's unassisted goal in the 39th minute sealed Juventus' dominance in the first half, leaving Crotone struggling to mount a comeback