Champions League

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Champions League | Group Stage

Nov 27, 2013 at 7.45pm UK

Juventus
3-1
Copenhagen

Vidal (29' pen., 61' pen., 64')

FT(HT: 1-0)

Mellberg (55')

Half-Time Report: Juventus edging Copenhagen

By Subhankar Mondal, Reporter | 27 November 2013

Juventus are 1-0 ahead against Copenhagen at half time in their Champions League clash in Turin, thanks to an Arturo Vidal penalty.

Juventus are 1-0 up against Copenhagen in Turin at half time in their Champions League Group B clash.

Juventus' Arturo Vidal is congratulated by teammates after scoring the opening goal against Copenhagen during their Champions League group match on November 27, 2013 © Getty Images

Antonio Conte's side put the pressure on their visitors right from the start, with Carlos Tevez showing his strength inside the area and connecting well with Fernando Llorente in the opening exchanges.

The Bianconeri's pressure finally paid off just before the half-hour mark when they were awarded a penalty.

Lars Jacobsen handled the ball inside the Copenhagen penalty box after being put under pressure by Paul Pogba, who was looking ready to pounce on Andrea Pirlo's delivery.

The referee had no hesitation in awarding Juve the spot kick that Arturo Vidal slammed home to put the hosts 1-0 up heading into the half-time interval.