Orban's penalty helps Verona hold Juventus to draw

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Nigerian forward, Gift Orban was instrumental in Hellas Verona's 1-1 draw with Juventus on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

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Orban scored the equalizing goal from the penalty spot in the 44th minute.

The strike, his first goal of the season for Hellas Verona, cancelled out Francisco Conceição's early goal for Juventus.

Conceição had given Juventus the lead in the 19th minute with a solo effort, beating two defenders before unleashing a low shot into the bottom corner.

However, Orban's clinical finish from the penalty spot ensured Verona earned a point from the match.

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The 22-year-old forward, who joined Hellas Verona on loan from TSG Hoffenheim last month was replaced by Junior Ajayi in the 90th minute.

The draw sees Juventus remain top of the Serie A table with 10 points from four matches, while Verona have three points from the same number of games.

By Olujimi Dare Ogun