Empoli 0-0 Juventus: Empoli defense stand strong for Juve

Empoli defense stand strong for Juve

Juventus dominated possession but struggled to penetrate Empoli's defense.

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Vlahovic had multiple chances but was denied by Empoli's strong defensive efforts.

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Empoli displayed impressive defensive organization and counterattacking abilities.

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Perin made several key saves for Juventus to prevent Empoli from scoring.

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Juventus' attacking creativity was limited, and they struggled to create clear-cut chances.

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Empoli's defense effectively neutralized Juventus' attacking threats.

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Empoli's goalkeeper, Vasquez, made crucial saves to maintain the draw.

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Juventus' late efforts to find a winner were unsuccessful.

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The match ended in a 0-0 draw, with Empoli's defensive resilience proving decisive.

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Juventus will need to improve their attacking efficiency in future matches.

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