Parma 1 Juventus 2: Dogged hosts downed but Ronaldo's wait goes on
Mario Mandzukic was influential again for Juventus as they overcame a resilient Parma outfit on Saturday.
Juventus were made to work hard for a 2-1 win at Parma that maintains their perfect start to the Serie A season.
The champions looked on course for a comfortable evening when Mario Mandzukic netted after two minutes, but Parma made life difficult for their esteemed guests until the former Croatia international intervened again to tee up Blaise Matuidi's winner.
There was still no breakthrough for Juve new boy Cristiano Ronaldo, though, as his barren start to life in Italy continues beyond an international break during which he will miss action for Portugal.
Match Goals Highlights
58'- Goal! Parma 1, Juventus 2. Blaise Matuidi (Juventus) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Mario Mandzukic.
33'- Goal! Parma 1, Juventus 1. Gervinho (Parma) right footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal.
2'- Goal! Parma 0, Juventus 1. Mario Mandzukic (Juventus) right footed shot from very close range to the bottom left corner.