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Juventus’ disappointing Serie A season continued as they were held to a 1-1 draw at Venezia on Saturday, further lowering their title hopes.
The visitors dominated the first half and entered the break with a 1-0 lead given by Alvaro Morata in the 32nd minute at the near post.
Massimiliano Allegri’s side remained comfortable after the break, but failed to assert their pressure as a second goal remained elusive.
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Juventus stumbled in a 1-1 draw at Venezia, jeopardizing their quest for a top four
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Mattia Aramu scored 10 minutes after the start of the second half to give Venezia a surprise draw at home
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Venezia is in 16th place in Serie A and its hopes for the season rest on avoiding relegation
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Their lavishness in front of goal proved to be costly as, against the run of the game, Mattia Aramu equalized by arrow in the bottom corner in the 55th minute to knock out Juve.
The odds continued to come and go but Allegri’s men couldn’t find a winner as the draw meant Juve fell to sixth in the table, 10 points behind leaders AC Milan, who will play. later Saturday.
Newly promoted Venezia, who has avoided defeat for the first time in four league games, remains 16th with 16 points from 17 matches.
“It’s two points lost against an excellent Venezia,” Allegri told DAZN. “The first half, we did well, creating many chances on goal. Then there was a blackout of 10-15 minutes until the goal of Venezia.
“There are times when we’re beautiful, but when you have to bite the bullet, we don’t. ”
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Juventus boss Max Allegri looks aside as his side fail to build on an early lead
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Alvaro Morata (left) had scored for Juventus to give them the advantage before the break
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It was only the striker’s second goal for Juventus in his last eight games
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Juve entered the competition in good form, having won their previous three games in all competitions without conceding a goal.
They quickly exerted some control over the game in Venice, although they received a heavy blow after striker Paulo Dybala was forced to leave the venue due to an injury.
Morata, who has received criticism from his own fans for his performances this season, then edged his side with his fourth Serie A goal of the campaign, on the end of a cross from Luca Pellegrini.
Juan Cuadrado should have scored two goals just before half-time but shot from a good position, before home goalkeeper Sergio Romero made a superb save to prevent Federico Bernardeschi.
Armu’s equalizer at 20 yards brought Juve back, with the Old Lady looking less threatening in the latter stages of the game.
They did however manage 20 shots on goal in the game, with their arrival, not for the first time this season, dropping them as Venezia celebrated a point against the most successful team in Serie A.
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Juventus’ Juan Cuadrado (right) fights for the ball with Venezia’s Ethan Ampadu
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Venezia fans cheer by their side after their draw against the Old Lady
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