Juventus Salvages 2-2 Draw Against Venezia With Late Dusan Vlahovic Penalty

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Juventus managed to secure a 2-2 draw against Venezia, thanks to Dusan Vlahovic's penalty in the 95th minute. This result keeps their unbeaten streak in Serie A intact, though it marks their 10th draw in 16 matches. Juventus had previously defeated Manchester City in the Champions League earlier that week.

Thiago Motta's team took an early lead after 19 minutes when Federico Gatti scored from a corner. However, Venezia responded strongly, with Mikael Egill Ellertsson equalising just after the hour mark. Jay Idzes then headed in Hans Nicolussi Caviglia's free-kick, putting Venezia ahead with seven minutes remaining.

In stoppage time, Juventus were awarded a penalty when Antonio Candela handled the ball in the area. Vlahovic converted the spot-kick to rescue a point for his team. This draw leaves Juventus sixth in Serie A with 28 points, trailing leaders Atalanta by nine points.

Despite their spirited performance, Venezia remain at the bottom of the table with only 10 points. Their inability to hold onto leads has been a recurring issue this season. Meanwhile, Juventus' record of draws is becoming a concern as they aim for higher league positions.

Draws Impacting Juventus' Campaign

This season, Juventus have drawn more games than they have won, securing victory only six times out of their 16 matches. This is reminiscent of their performance in the 1998-99 season when they also had just six wins at this stage. The club has set a new record with 20 draws in Serie A during 2024.

Their current form mirrors Torino's record from 2017 when they also drew 20 matches within a single calendar year. Despite being unbeaten alongside Paris Saint-Germain among Europe's top leagues, Juventus need more wins to climb higher in Serie A standings.

The ongoing challenge for Juventus is converting these draws into victories to improve their league position and close the gap on Atalanta at the top of the table.