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"Juventus" continued the friendly match marathon in Geneva by playing 1-1 against Lisbon's "Benfica". Both goals were scored at the end of the match - Portuguese striker Oscar Cardozo stood out in the ranks, while the result was equalized by Miloš Krasić. This time, six players who participated in EURO 2012 with the Italian national team joined the team led by Antonio Conte, five of whom started the match. "Juventus" newcomer P. Pogba had the chance to demonstrate his skills. At the start of the match, the Italian champions seemed a bit awkward and allowed the opponents to feel like the hosts and create several dangerous episodes near Gianluigi Buffon's goal. However, with the start of the first half led by Andrea Pirlo, "Juventus" began to dictate their terms and the game moved towards the Portuguese goal. Sebastian Giovinco and Alessandro Matri, who were in the middle of the "Juventus" attacks, repeatedly dangerously attacked the opponent's goal. One of the most memorable episodes of the match was recorded in the 49th minute. The referee awarded a penalty kick to the "Benfica" goal after a foul on A. Matri, but the player himself failed to convert it. Just when it seemed that the match was destined to end without goals, a mistake from the young "Juventus" defender Alberto Masi allowed "Benfica" forward Oscar Cardozo to head the ball and lead the Portuguese team ahead. "Juventus" fans expressed their support for coach A. Conte, who faces a 15-month suspension. Miloš Krasić saved the Italian champions from defeat during a quick counterattack after a precise pass from Joel Untersee, equalizing the result. Lineups: Turin "Juventus": Buffon (Storari 46 min.); Lichtsteiner, Marrone (Masi 64 min.), Bonucci; Padoin (Untersee 82 min.), Vidal (Pazienza 82 min.), Pirlo (Pogba 78 min.), Marchisio (Giaccherini 30 min.), Asamoah (Ziegler 73 min.); Giovinco (Krasic 73 min.), Matri (Quagliarella 57 min.). Lisbon "Benfica": Artur; Maxi Pereira, Luisao, Garay, Melgarejo (Luisinho 78 min.); Javi Garcia, Witsel, Perez (Nolito 56 min.), Martins (Rodrigo Mora 56 min.); Gaitan, Bruno Cesar (Ola John 66 min.), Michel (Cardozo 46 min.). Goals: 88 min. [0 - 1] O.Cardozo 90+2 min. [1 - 1] M.Krasić
