Juventus win is blow to Napoli hopes
Saturday, May 23, 2015
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Berlin finalists and domestic double-winners Juventus defeated SSC Napoli 3-1 in a big blow to the visitors' own UEFA Champions League hopes for next season.
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• UEFA Champions League finalists and domestic double-winners Juventus defeat SSC Napoli 3-1.
• Roberto Pereyra produces cool early finish for Juve, who conclude at Hellas Verona FC next Saturday.
• David López scores on rebound for Napoli after Lorenzo Insigne penalty saved by Gianluigi Buffon.
• Stefano Sturaro's fine individual goal restores Juventus lead with 13 minutes to go.
• Napoli have Miguel Britos sent off in added time and Simone Pepe converts resulting penalty.
• Before game Juventus paraded the Coppa Italia they won in midweek.
• For top-three finish, Napoli need SS Lazio to lose at AS Roma on Monday then at Stadio San Paulo on Saturday.
• Roma, a point ahead of Lazio and four clear of Napoli, ensured at least a UEFA Champions League play-off.
• Juraj Kucka's last-minute goal gives Genoa CFC 3-2 win against FC Internazionale Milano.
• Genoa take fifth place off ACF Fiorentina, who will reclaim it with win at US Città di Palermo tomorrow.
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