Sport · Malaysia Bureau
Juventus denied late winner as Serie A side draws with Rennes
Juventus had a goal ruled out for a marginal offside decision in a 2-2 Europa League draw at Rennes, denying the Italian champions a dramatic late victory. In another Europa League clash, Sunderland's dominance went unrewarded in a 1-1 stalemate against Poznan.
LSN Malaysia ·
The Turin side appeared poised to snatch all three points when a goal crossed the line deep into the contest, only for VAR to intervene and rule it out for the slightest of offside margins. The tight call highlighted the fine margins in European competition as Juventus settled for a point in France. Juventus had fought back from behind in the match, recovering from going down 2-1 to force the late drama at Roazhon Park. The draw leaves their Europa League campaign finely balanced as they continue their continental journey this season. Elsewhere in the competition, Sunderland controlled proceedings against Polish side Poznan but could not convert their superiority into victory. The English club's dominance yielded only a 1-1 result, frustrating their ambitions to climb the Europa League standings. Both results underline the unpredictable nature of European football, where small margins and defensive discipline can prove decisive in matches that appear to be slipping away.