November 26, (THEWILL) — Juventus claimed a dramatic 3-2 victory over Bodo/Glimt in the UEFA Champions League after Jonathan David struck in the 91st minute at Aspmyra Stadion. The result lifted the Italian side to 21st position in the league phase following a pulsating encounter in Norway.
The hosts took the lead in the 27th minute when Ole Didrik Blomberg capitalised on Kasper Hogh’s flick from a corner to finish from close range. Juventus had threatened through Francisco Conceicao in the opening stages but found themselves trailing at the interval.
The visitors responded emphatically after the break, with Lois Openda levelling from close range before Weston McKennie headed home following excellent build-up play from Kenan Yildiz. Fabio Miretti had an effort disallowed for offside during the period of sustained pressure.
Bodo appeared to have salvaged a point when Sondre Fet converted a penalty in the 87th minute after Juan Cabal fouled Sondre Auklend inside the area. Yildiz and Conceicao had dominated proceedings without finding the net, and the late equaliser threatened to punish their wastefulness.
David settled the contest with virtually the final action of the match. The striker reacted quickest after goalkeeper Nikita Haikin could only parry a deflected Yildiz effort back into the six-yard box, ensuring Juventus left with all three points.
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