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Cristiano Ronaldo scores Juventus winner in Turin derby

Relive all the action from the Turin derby

Callum Rice-Coates,Kieran Jackson
Saturday 15 December 2018 15:02 EST
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Cristiano Ronaldo scored the winner from the penalty spot
Cristiano Ronaldo scored the winner from the penalty spot (Getty)

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Leaders Juventus extended their Serie A unbeaten run to 16 games as Cristiano Ronaldo's penalty secured a hard-earned 1-0 win at rivals Torino.

The Bianconeri showed no hangover from their surprise midweek Champions League loss away to Swiss club Young Boys, rallying to extend their lead over Napoli, who play on Sunday, to 11 points.

Ronaldo made the breakthrough from the spot during the second half after Torino substitute goalkeeper Salvador Ichazo had tripped Mario Mandzukic.

The Croatian striker saw a goal disallowed for offside after a Video Assistant Review, but Massimiliano Allegri's men went on to close out a hard-earned three points.

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Relive all the action below

Torino 0-0 Juventus

53 minutes

Torino work the free kick to Ansaldi, who arrows a cross towards the back post. It's met by Izzo, but his header is over from close range.

Belotti then goes for goal and his deflected shot whistles just past the crossbar. 

Callum Rice-Coates15 December 2018 20:47

Torino 0-0 Juventus

54 minutes

Appeals for a penalty as Zaza collapses to the ground under an Alex Sandro challenge. Belotti gets a shot off but this time it's straight at Perin. Juventus are on the back foot here.

Callum Rice-Coates15 December 2018 20:49

Torino 0-0 Juventus

55 minutes

A big chance at the other end this time. The ball is played across goal into the path of Matuidi, who looks set to tap in from a few yards out. Ichazo is down quickly, though, and smothers the ball at the midfielder's feet.

Callum Rice-Coates15 December 2018 20:50

Torino 0-0 Juventus

58 minutes

Ronaldo drives down the left and crosses towards Mandzukic. The Croatian heads down for Dybala, whose shot is blocked. This game has become very open, with several chances at both ends. 

Callum Rice-Coates15 December 2018 20:53

Torino 0-0 Juventus

62 minutes

Ronaldo beats two players and hits a powerful shot. It's blocked, but Juventus are starting to get on top now having dealt with Torino's earlier spell of pressure.

Callum Rice-Coates15 December 2018 20:57

Torino 0-0 Juventus

64 minutes

Dybala plays a ball over the top to Mandzukic with the outside of his foot. The Croatian plays the ball across the box but Nkoulou does well to get there first and clear.

Callum Rice-Coates15 December 2018 21:00

Torino 0-0 Juventus

68 minutes

Penalty for Juventus! Mandzukic reads Zaza's back pass and gets there before Ichazo. He goes to ground and the referee points to the spot. 

Callum Rice-Coates15 December 2018 21:03

GOAL! Torino 0-1 Juventus (Ronaldo)

70 minutes

Ichazo guesses the right way but there's too much power on Ronaldo's penalty. Juventus lead and you'd expect them to go on and win this now.

Callum Rice-Coates15 December 2018 21:04

Torino 0-1 Juventus

72 minutes

Ansaldi goes into the book for a lunging challenge on Pjanic. This game, unsurprisingly, is getting a bit heated. Torino need to keep their heads.

Callum Rice-Coates15 December 2018 21:07

Torino 0-1 Juventus

74 minutes

Goal disallowed! Mandzukic thought he had added a second goal for Juventus but Ronaldo, who flicked on the free kick, was standing in an offside position.

Callum Rice-Coates15 December 2018 21:09

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