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Juventus and Fiorentina draw 2-2 as experts say late penalty was missed
Juventus and Fiorentina drew 2-2 in Florence in the 11th round of Italy’s Serie A. Fiorentina took the lead twice, but goals from Nick Woltemade and Gleison Bremer brought Juventus level each time.
Referee experts said Juventus should have had a late penalty after Fiorentina’s Joao Mario handled the ball in the box.
They said his arm was away from his body and that video review should have sent the referee to the monitor.
The disputed handball happened with the score already 2-2, so the draw stood.
Juventus are seventh with 18 points from 11 matches, while Fiorentina are 15th with nine.
Fiorentina coach Paolo Vanoli said his team must improve and be more courageous after failing to turn two leads into a win.
Juventus and Fiorentina drew 2-2 in their Serie A match in Florence on November 8, 2026.
Fiorentina took the lead twice, but Juventus equalised on both occasions.
Referee experts said a late Joao Mario handball should have resulted in a penalty for Juventus.
Fiorentina coach Paolo Vanoli said his team was angry to have taken only a point after a strong performance.
Juventus were seventh with 18 points from 11 matches, while Fiorentina were 15th with nine.
- Who
- Juventus and Fiorentina, coached by Luciano Spalletti and Paolo Vanoli respectively.
- What
- They drew 2-2 in a Serie A match. Referee experts said Juventus should have received a late penalty for a Joao Mario handball.
- When
- November 8, 2026.
- Where
- Stadio Artemio Franchi in Florence, Italy.
- Why
- The match ended 2-2 after both teams scored twice. Referee experts said a late handball should have been penalised, but the sources do not state why the referee did not award a penalty.
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Fiorentina took the lead through Mateo Pellegrino, and Nick Woltemade equalised for Juventus.
Alieu Njie put Fiorentina ahead again, before Gleison Bremer made it 2-2 for Juventus.
Referee experts said Joao Mario’s late handball should have resulted in a penalty for Juventus.
Fiorentina coach Paolo Vanoli said his team should be angry to have taken only one point.
- Final score
- Fiorentina 2-2 Juventus
- Venue
- Stadio Artemio Franchi, Florence
- Fiorentina scorers
- Mateo Pellegrino and Alieu Njie
- Juventus scorers
- Nick Woltemade and Gleison Bremer
- Juventus league position
- Seventh, with 18 points from 11 matches
- Fiorentina league position
- 15th, with nine points
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Referee experts agree Juventus were denied a clear penalty against Fiorentina: ‘No doubt’
Vanoli non si accontenta: "Bella prova, contro una grande Juve. Ma siamo arrabbiati"
What people are saying
There is no doubt the Fiorentina player touched the ball with his arm, and he should have been punished
Playing like this and not winning cannot be positive
We must be angry, because playing performances like this and taking only one point cannot be positive