Hello and welcome to Eurosport's LIVE text commentary of the Serie A clash between Udinese and Juventus. Their dream of a 10th consecutive Scudetto is officially over thanks to Inter's victory on Saturday, and Andrea Pirlo's side have a real battle on their hands just to finish in the top four. Milan's triumph over Benevento pushed the Old Lady back down to fifth and with games running out, they can ill afford any more slip-ups. Today is a big one for Juve, and we will have all the build-up ahead of this 17:00 kick-off.
Serie A / Matchday 34
Dacia Arena / 02.05.2021
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- N. Molina(9')
- Cristiano Ronaldo(83' PEN, 89')
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End of 2nd Half
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But now it is - Juventus have beaten Udinese thanks to Cristiano Ronaldo's late brace! The Old Lady were dreadful until the last 10 minutes, and the victory moves them back up to third.
90'+3
If Juventus clinch a place in the Champions League next season they will look back on this victory where Ronaldo once again proved the hero. But this one isn't over yet...
90'
FIVE minutes to be added on here! What drama at Stadio Friuli.
89'
GOAL! Udinese 1-2 Juventus (Cristiano Ronaldo): Oh my, Ronaldo has surely won it for Juventus to save Pirlo's job! The substitute Rabiot delivers a cross to the back psot and Ronaldo heads it past Scuffet. What a moment for the Old Lady!
87'
Whether a draw is enough to save Pirlo's job remains to be seen. Juventus are finally playing with intensity, but where was it for 82 minutes?
85'
Now they have five minutes to find a winner and Juventus have the momentum.
83'
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Penalty
Cristiano Ronaldo
Juventus
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On target2
Blocked Shots1
Fouls against1
GOAL! Udinese 1-1 Juventus (Cristiano Ronaldo, pen): An excellent penalty from Ronaldo as he drills it hard and low past Simone Scuffet. How important could this goal be in Juventus' season?!
82'
Penalty to Juventus! Ronaldo's free-kick strikes the raised arm of De Paul and there can be no argument from Udinese as the referee points to the spot. A lifeline for the visitors!
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Yellow card
Rodrigo De Paul
Udinese
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Assists1
Blocked Shots1
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Fouls1
81'
A really poor decision from Cuadrado as he tries to cut onto his left foot instead of shooting. All is not quite lost, however, as the full-back then wins a soft free-kick in a dangerous central area in Ronaldo territory.
78'
There are still just over 10 minutes to play, but as it stands, Juventus will stay fifth in the table.
76'
Udinese win a corner, Bonifazy tries an overhead kick but doesn't get the connection he would have wanted and Okaka can't quite reach the loose ball.
74'
Pirlo's body language says it all as Ronaldo runs into trouble. It's looking increasingly unlikely that either of them will be at Juventus next season.
72'
Udinese sub: Arslan makes way for Forestieri.
70'
The clock is ticking and Juventus have 20 minutes left to turn this one around. It's a huge game in their season, but you wouldn't believe so judging by this ponderous performance.
67'
Close! Stryger-Larsen almost puts daylight between the sides but doesn't get enough bend in his shot from the edge of the penalty area.
66'
Juve sub: Morata, who has been struggling with a calf problem of late, replaces Dybala with less than 25 minutes to make a difference.
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Off
Paulo Dybala
Juventus
On target1
Blocked Shots2
Fouls against2
Free Kicks3
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On
Álvaro Morata
Juventus
64'
This is a really poor game, it has to be said. Juventus are showing no fight whatsoever and with their manager's job on the line here, Pirlo must be ready to tear his hair out.
62'
Another nervous moment in the Juventus penalty area as they struggle to clear their lines from a corner. Pereyra then shoots wide.
60'
Juve sub: Kulusevski comes on for the disappointing Bernadeschi.
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Off
Federico Bernardeschi
Juventus
Fouls1
Fouls against1
Free Kicks1
Corners1
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On
Dejan Kulusevski
Juventus
59'
Shot from Ronaldo! He has been virtually a spectator today but the 36-year-old finally finds the space to cause trouble. However, his shot is straight down the throat of Scuffet, who saves easily.