Juventus Lose at Verona 2-1 Despite Ronaldo Record

Date: 09 February 2020 - 22:08

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MILAN (AP) -- Giampaolo Pazzini’s late penalty gave Hellas Verona a surprise 2-1 win over Serie A leader Juventus on Saturday despite Cristiano Ronaldo setting another record.
The result means Inter Milan can move back level with Juventus if it wins the derby against AC Milan on Sunday.
"We need to understand that winning is not to be taken for granted, it’s difficult,” Juventus coach Maurizio Sarri said. "We need to get into our heads the concept that in order to win you need to fight and get yourself dirty. And not have dips of concentration during the match.
"This team is used to winning comfortably in recent years. At the moment we don’t realize that we can’t afford to waste points. It’s something that we absolutely have to resolve.”
Ronaldo became the first Juventus player to score in 10 successive matches but his goal was cancelled out by Fabio Borini, then Leonardo Bonucci gave away a penalty which substitute Pazzini converted four minutes from time.
"The ball felt quite heavy,” said Pazzini, when asked about that moment.
It capped an impressive week for Ivan Jurić’s side after draws at Milan and third-placed Lazio.
The stadium erupted into cheers at the final whistle and Verona, which was promoted last season via the Serie B playoffs, moved into sixth.