Juventus recorded an impressive 2-1 win over Tottenham in front of 31,447 spectators at the MCG, with first half goals to Paulo Dybala and Mehdi Benatia proving too much for the North Londoners.
Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino rung the changes at the break, and substitute Erik Lamela gave his side hope with a well taken goal in the 67th minute but it was a mere consolation effort.
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Talking Points: Juventus 2 Tottenham Hotspur 1
Top Three Performers: Juventus 2 Tottenham Hotspur 1
Bottom Three Performers: Juventus 2 Tottenham Hotspur 1
Player Ratings: Juventus 2 Tottenham Hotspur 1
The crowd figure was improved from Saturday night’s clash between Juventus and Melbourne Victory, however, the atmosphere suffered with almost 70,000 empty seats around the iconic stadium.
Here are some of the best reactions on Twitter:
Paulo Dybala named man of the match. #ICCJUVTOT
— Outside90 (@Outside90) July 26, 2016
Another excelllent chance. Harrison couldn’t keep it down. Lovely footwork from Winks though, he looked very good when subbed in #ICCJUVTOT
— Jad (@mjci4mo) July 26, 2016
2-1! Wanyama steals the ball in midfield and Lamela scores with a really clinical finish. What a good finisher he has become! #COYS
— Chris Miller (@WindyCOYS) July 26, 2016
31k isn’t a bad crowd but it looks so small at the G. Should have been held at Etihad or AAMI park #ICCJUVTOT
— Matt (@Mattys123) July 26, 2016
Very nice build up. Lamela centrally has caused a lot of problems. Really like him in this role #ICCJUVTOT
— Jad (@mjci4mo) July 26, 2016
I am so glad I will never have to see Ben Williams on a football pitch ever again @ALeague @FFA #ICCJUVTOT #TheWorst
— Daniel West (@dan_west4) July 26, 2016
Second half was a much better performance from our lads. No disgrace in the end. #ICCJUVTOT #COYS #THFC
— Alf Love (@alf_love47) July 26, 2016
Great finish by Lamela. He’s like Walcott in the sense that every year is his year to push on- usually an anticlimax. #ICCJUVTOT #ICC
— Darryl.Gregory (@Darryl_G91) July 26, 2016
I know they have to “promote and sell” shirts, but kind of annoying that Spurs and Juventus both play in away kits. #ICCJUVTOT #ICCMelb
— Andrew Leonard (@Lennytalk) July 26, 2016
Too many spurs players with bleached hair.
Rule 1 of football: you can only dye your hair if you’re the best player at the club #ICCJUVTOT
— Thirsty Jerc (@cue_volta) July 26, 2016
Surprising how empty the MCG looks tonight for the #ICCJUVTOT game, must be something better to do in Melbourne on a Tuesday night
— Blake Currall (@bcurrall80) July 26, 2016
#ICCJUVTOT Mason and Carroll done nicely. We’ve basically conceded from two mistakes. Nothing to get ancy about, genuine preseason friendly
— Andy Parkinson (@andy_parko) July 26, 2016
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