SURABAYAPAGI.com - Juventus confirmed the Italian Super Cup title after beating AC Milan 1-0. After the match, the Juve superstar Cristiano Ronaldo was delighted to have scored the winning goal and started the first trophy with the Bianconeri.
Ronaldos header in the 61st minute using Miralem Pjanics strike led Juventus to win over rivals Milan. The Rossoneri squad played 10 people after Franck Kessie was sent off due to accumulated red cards when the match took place at the King Abdullah Sport City Stadium, Jeddah, Thursday (17/1) WIB.
"It was a very difficult match, very warm. It was difficult to play in conditions like this. We played well, created many chances and it was clear I was happy to be able to score the winning goal," Ronaldo said on Thursday (17/1).
Not only happy to score the first goal in the final. The Italian Super Cup title is the first trophy for former Manchester United (MU) and Real Madrid players. For him, this title is a beginner for Juve to pursue the next title.
"I am happy, it is my intention to start 2019 with a trophy. I have the first title with Juve. This is just the beginning, we took it step by step. We got this trophy, now we have to work hard to reach the next trophy," CR7 explained , nicknamed Ronaldo.
This victory at the same time claimed Juventus as the winner of the most trophy Supercopa Italia with a collection of eight trophies superior to one trophy above Milan. The last time the Signora Omicidi won was in 2015 after beating SS Lazio two goals without reply. rk
