Juventus Held to 2-2 Draw by Parma: Weah's Late Equalizer Denies Bianconeri Victory
Juventus were held to a disappointing 2-2 draw by Parma in a thrilling Serie A encounter at the Allianz Stadium. Timothy Weah's late equalizer in the 88th minute rescued a point for the visitors, denying Juventus a much-needed victory.
The Bianconeri dominated possession throughout the match, but struggled to break down a resolute Parma defense. The visitors, however, capitalized on their limited opportunities to earn a well-deserved draw.
A Tight First Half
The first half was a cagey affair with both sides struggling to create clear-cut chances. Juventus, despite controlling possession, couldn't find a way through Parma's organized defense. The visitors, on the other hand, looked dangerous on the counter-attack, but were unable to test Mattia Perin in the Juventus goal.
The deadlock was finally broken in the 44th minute when Moise Kean fired home a low shot from inside the box after a clever pass from Federico Chiesa. The goal gave Juventus a deserved lead going into the break.
Parma Responds With Two Quick Goals
Juventus looked to build on their lead in the second half, but were stunned by a quickfire double from Parma. Just three minutes into the second half, Adrian Benedyczak leveled the score with a powerful header from a corner. Parma then took the lead just minutes later when a deflected shot from Franco Vazquez found its way past Perin.
Juventus pressed forward in search of an equalizer, but found Parma goalkeeper, Gianluigi Buffon, in inspired form. The veteran goalkeeper pulled off a number of impressive saves to keep his side in the lead.
Weah's Heroics Secure a Point
The match appeared to be heading towards a Parma victory until Weah intervened. In the 88th minute, the American winger found space in the penalty area and smashed a low shot past Buffon to secure a point for Parma.
Key Takeaways
- Juventus's lack of cutting edge in attack was evident, as they struggled to convert their dominance into goals.
- Parma's defensive organization and counter-attacking threat proved too much for Juventus to handle.
- Weah's late equalizer was a timely reminder of his growing influence in the Parma team.
This draw leaves Juventus in seventh place in the Serie A table, while Parma move up to 13th. Both teams will be hoping to improve their performances in the coming weeks.