Lecce Holds Juventus To 1-1 Draw With Ante Rebic's Last-Minute Equaliser

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Juventus faced disappointment once more in Serie A as Ante Rebic's late equaliser resulted in a 1-1 draw against Lecce. Nikola Krstovic's impressive run and cross allowed substitute Rebic to score in the third minute of stoppage time. Earlier, Andrea Cambiaso had put Juventus ahead in the 68th minute when his shot deflected off Kialonda Gaspar, leaving goalkeeper Wladimiro Falcone helpless.

Thiago Motta's team could have taken the lead earlier. Khephren Thuram missed a clear chance just seven minutes into the match after Kenan Yildiz's excellent play. Timothy Weah also had a goal disallowed for offside after scoring on a rebound from Teun Koopmeiners' long-range shot that Falcone saved. This eighth draw in 14 league matches left Juventus sixth, six points behind leaders Napoli, while Lecce is 16th, two points above relegation.

Despite being one of only three unbeaten teams in Europe's top five leagues this season, alongside Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain, Juventus finds this draw frustrating. Sunday's result marked their 18th draw in top-flight matches for 2024, setting a new club record for most draws in a single calendar year, surpassing the previous record of 17 set in 1956.

Rebic's Impact Against Juventus

Ante Rebic has proven to be a thorn for Juventus, contributing to five Serie A goals against them (four goals and one assist). This tally is his joint-highest against any opponent in the competition, matched only by his record against Torino. The familiarity of Rebic's impact added to Juventus' frustration as they continue to seek consistency.

The match concluded with both teams sharing the spoils after an intense encounter. Juventus remains focused on closing the gap with Napoli at the top of the table while Lecce aims to distance themselves further from relegation threats.