Giovinco sets a pass back to Pirlo, before trying to scamper into the penalty area to receive a return ball, but the two are on different wavelengths and Rafael collects.
90'
There are two minutes of stoppage time. Morata tries to break through the middle, before hesitating when looking to slide a pass wide to Giovinco. The Italian was in space, but instead the Spaniard looks to the opposite flank for Pepe. Poor decision.
89'
Saviola plays the ball out to the right-hand side, before working his very hardest to burst into the penalty area and receive the eventual cross from that flank. He gets into position, but the ball in from Christodoulopoulos is far too close to Buffon.
88'
Pogba and Giovinco nearly manage to combine, with the Frenchman scooping a clever pass over the Verona back four, but Rodriguez recovers well to hook a clearance away. The home fans are making plenty of noise in the dying stages.
87'
M. Valoti enters the game and replaces L. Christodoulopoulos.
86'
This may well be Giovinco's final game for the Bianconeri, given that he has been heavily linked with a January switch to the MLS. Brivio whips a cross in from the left-hand side once again, but it can only find the feet of Pogba, who calmly dribbles from his own box.
84'
S. Giovinco enters the game and replaces C. Tevez.
Toni and Saviola almost manage to combine, courtesy of a headed flick on from the former, but Caceres stays alert to sweep up behind the Verona striker and deliver possession to Buffon. Tevez is now replaced, with Giovinco getting the final five minutes or so.
82'
We're well into the final ten minutes of normal time, with Juve happy to play the game at their own pace without too much resistance from the visitors. Toni and Saviola have barely touched the ball in this second half, it has been a limp showing from Verona.
80'
Rodriguez picks up a yellow card for a scrappy foul on Pepe, with Pirlo now able to flight a cross in from an advanced position on the right-hand side. Brivio does well to head away under pressure from Caceres.
79'
G. Rodríguez gets yellow.
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78'
S. Padoin enters the game and replaces C. Marchisio.
Marchisio is now withdrawn for the home side, with Padoin introduced into the midfield. Allegri is using his substitutions to give fringe players a run out. The tempo has slowed, with Juve able to stroke the ball around under little to do pressure along their back four.
76'
E. Hallfreðsson enters the game and replaces P. Tachtsidis.
Pepe is able to make a return to the Juventus Stadium turf, with Pereyra the man replaced - the substitute shows his appreciation to the home fans. Only a quarter of an hour remains for Verona to endure. The final whistle can't come soon enough for the away side.
75'
S. Pepe enters the game and replaces R. Pereyra.
74'
C. Tevez has scored a goal for Juventus! Assist by C. Marchisio.
GOOOOOOOOAL! TEVEZ MAKES IT 4-0! The Argentine international slips home a finish from a tight angle to make the scoreline slightly embarrassing for Verona! Rafael has a finish slotted promptly in between his legs, he shouldn't be beaten that easily at his near post!
72'
Brivio almost manages to turn a low cross in towards the back post, but Bonucci is on hand to make a timely interception with both Toni and Saviola prowling round the penalty area.
70'
Only 20 minutes remain for Verona to claw back a consolation goal, but it isn't looking likely whatsoever. Buffon has had almost nothing to do throughout this contest and it doesn't look like changing any time soon. An easy evening for the Italy international.
68'
Fantastic work in the build up to that goal from Chiellini, as the Bianconeri put this result beyond doubt. The hosts are in total control with Allegri at liberty to make whatever substitutions he likes now - he might even rest a few key faces.
66'
R. Pereyra has scored a goal for Juventus! Assist by G. Chiellini.
GOOOOOOOOOAL! PEREYRA MAKES IT THREE! Pogba almost manages to wriggle free of some physical attention on the edge of the box with an elastico, but the Frenchman isn't able to keep control following his second touch. Juve retain the ball, however, with the Udinese loanee being fed in down the left before hammering a finish into the ceiling of the net!
64'
Several Juve substitutes are now warming up, with the home side simply coasting through the second half. Both Tevez and Morata have done well up front, with the young striker in particular showing good awareness and vision. The former Real Madrid man just saw an attempt well blocked by his own teammate, however.
63'
J. Saviola enters the game and replaces J. Sala.
62'
Good run from Christodoulopoulos! The Greek midfielder leads the charge once again, before cutting inside Bonucci and firing a tame effort too close to Buffon! The goalkeeper merely has to go down on one knee to collect.
60'
Marquez steps out well to deny Morata a chance to break, before play is spread out to Martic on the right-hand side. The Croatian wing-back delivers a cross, but Buffon gobbles it up easily.
58'
Mandorlini continues to look rather bemused in his technical area, as Juve continue to stream forward. Morata breaks down the right before placing a cross onto an unmarked Tevez's forehead at the back post, but the Argentina international can only nod wide of the upright!
56'
Pogba, Evra and Tevez engage in a spot of showboating, holding the ball in the corner despite Hellas' best efforts to retrieve possession. The home supporters show Pogba their appreciation, with the former Manchester United player looking more and more comfortable with each passing month.
54'
Good interception from Rodriguez! The defender tracks Morata's run well, after a pass was picked out smartly by Pirlo. Moments later, the same Spaniard is fouled while trying to let fly from 20 yards out, but the referee isn't interested.
52'
Caceres delivers a cross from the right, which is hurriedly put behind by a rather unorthodox clearance. The ball is worked short from the corner, but the training ground move which picks out Tevez outside the box fails to come to fruition.
50'
Morata goes close! The Spaniard earns himself some space, before unleashing a powerful effort from 25 yards out, but sends the ball zipping wide of the near post with Rafael concerned!
49'
Morata is fed down the right channel, before trying to send a clever backheel into the path of Tevez. It's slightly too far behind the Argentine, however, with several defenders able to recover well and defuse the situation.
47'
L. Greco gets yellow.
Greco earns himself a yellow card for cynically clipping the heels of Pereyra as the Udinese loanee looked to drive through the centre of the park. Pirlo delivers, but gets it all wrong, blasting straight out of play for a goal kick.
46'
We are back underway in the second half in Turin! The hosts have a commanding 2-0 lead and Hellas have been limited to a couple of half chances, if that. There's still plenty of time left for drama, however, but for the moment Juve look likely to widen the gap at the summit of Serie A.
44'
Tevez breaks down the left to keep a long ball in play, before shifting possession back square across the field. Pereyra then springs into action after being found by a clipped pass towards the penalty spot, but the Argentine can only deflect the cross wide of the target!
42'
With merely five minutes left of the first half to go, Juve continue to try and load the box whenever possible to put this game beyond doubt. Three goals would be an unassailable lead for the Old Lady, currently there's an element of risk involved.
40'
Pogba tracks back brilliantly to beat Toni in the air and halt yet another Verona attack. The former Italy international is absolutely incensed, as he feels that the Frenchman impeded his jump! The home fans whistle the opposition striker.
38'
Tevez and Morata nearly combine well! The Argentine receives the ball from Pereyra and breaks upfield, before spreading wide to his striker partner. The former Real Madrid man whips in a left-footed cross, but Marquez steps out well to make an intercepting header!
36'
The Bianconeri win a free kick on the edge of the Verona penalty area, with Pirlo quick to stand over it. The Italy international sees his initial effort blocked by the wall, before Caceres steers the rebound just wide of the far post!
34'
Narrowly over ten minutes remains of the first, with Juve well in control. Christodoulopoulos gives chase down the left-hand side, contesting with Chiellini for a long ball, but the Greek midfielder ends up fouling his rival.
32'
Morata is nearly presented with a chance at the back post, but a combination of Martic and Marquez denies the Spaniard a clear run at the cross! As a result, the loose ball bobbles within Rafael's grasp.
30'
Pirlo whips a free kick into the penalty area, which Chiellini fails to make contact with despite a fantastic leap! The ball is seemingly diverted behind by a blue and yellow shirt, but the referee awards a goal kick, much to the confusion of several Old Lady personnel.
28'
Tevez puts plenty of pressure on the Hellas defence, with the Argentine forcing a sliced clearance from Rafael once again. Juve aren't letting their opponents breathe and continue to hare forward to try and find a third goal. Despite all of this, Allegri could look a lot happier!
26'
Half chance for the visitors! Brivio whips a cross in from the left, tempting Toni to make contact, but the veteran forward isn't quite able to stretch every sinew to get there! It flashes in between Buffon and Chiellini and behind for a goal kick.
24'
Brivio attempts to make some progress down the left-hand side, but is promptly stopped by a well-timed sliding tackle from Caceres. Pogba then leads the break, skipping around two players, before Morata is fed possession and sees the door shut in his face.
22'
Morata breaks down the right before delivering a cross, but Marques heads away at the back post under no pressure. Juve are in total control, with Hellas only mustering up sporadic counter attacks.
20'
Juve have another half chance, but Tevez is just denied on the edge of the box by an errant touch. It really is Bianconeri attack after Bianconeri attack in this first half. Hellas are lucky to even be in with the opportunity to pull it back level.
18'
Toni fires wide! After a poor pass from Pirlo, Hellas are able to intercept and capitalise, breaking upfield and feeding their captain. After a touch to steady himself, the former Bayern Munich man drags an attempt just beyond the far upright!
17'
Toni has looked extremely isolated at the point of the Hellas attack, with the veteran striker not linking to the midfield in any visible way. Pirlo is able to sit in front of his defence without any defensive responsibility, with the Bianconeri's fullbacks then able to spread wide as a result.
15'
Verona finally manage to fight their way out of their own half to win a free kick, but Buffon is easily able to race out and claim the ball among bodies. Juve immediately break upfield themselves. There's a really high tempo being utilised by the Bianconeri, they want this contest put to bed and fast.
13'
Morata forces a save from the goalkeeper this time! The former Real Madrid striker is picked out at the back post by a Pirlo free-kick delivery, but can only steer the ball directly at Rafael! Juve are relentless.
12'
PIRLO GOES CLOSE! Rafael gets up brilliantly to tip a free-kick effort from the Italy international over the bar! That was so nearly 3-0 within the opening quarter of an hour!
11'
Juve are pressing forward and dominating the game, pushing way into opposition territory and setting up camp. Tevez is brought down by a poor tackle from Tachtsidis, allowing for the Bianconeri to pack the box for a set piece.
9'
The away side just haven't been at the races whatsoever, with the stadium reverberating with the jubilant chants of the hosts' support! Mandorlini is stood in his technical area, positively shellshocked! Verona just don't seem to have a reply.
7'
C. Tevez has scored a goal for Juventus!
The home crowd are in good voice, with Juve controlling the opening stages completely. Though it might be early to presume, back-to-back 6-1 defeats for the visitors doesn't look too far-fetched.
GOOOOOOOOOAL! TEVEZ MAKES IT 2-0! The Juventus Stadium is absolutely rocking! The Argentina international is allowed to shoot by Pogba intelligently leaving a cut-back, before finding the inside of the far post once again!
5'
Well, Juve have had the dream start! Hellas can no longer plan to sit back and absorb pressure, as they have an equaliser they have to find already. Pogba just keeps on impressing, the Bianconeri really did pick up an unpolished gem by signing the Frenchman.
3'
P. Pogba has scored a goal for Juventus! Assist by Álvaro Morata.
GOOOOOOOOOAL! POGBA SLAMS HOME! WHAT FORM THIS MAN IS IN! The Frenchman takes aim from 25 yards, before thumping a fantastic effort into the bottom-right corner! Rafael wasn't getting anywhere near it! Juve lead 1-0!
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We are underway in the first half at Juventus Stadium! The hosts are in their usual black and white stripes, while Hellas are donning yellow and blue. Just before kick off, there was a coin toss between Buffon and Toni, quite the duo of captains!
Hello and welcome to live coverage of tonight's late Serie A kick off, as Juventus and Hellas Verona play against each other once again! The two sides met merely three days ago in the Coppa Italia, with the Bianconeri 6-1 victors, but Andrea Mandorlini's men won't roll over easily for Massimiliano Allegri's side. After Roma's draw against Palermo yesterday, however, the hosts have a points gap to widen.
I'm Simon Harrison and I will be keeping you up to date with all of the action from Turin, as Juve attempt to maintain their recent fantastic home run. After dropping points against Inter in their last home game in Serie A, the hosts will be keen to get back to winning ways. Having defeated tonight's opposition so easily in cup action, Allegri will need to make sure complacency isn't an issue.
TEAM NEWS: Allegri continues with four at the back, with Patrice Evra and Martin Caceres filling in at full back. Stephan Lichtsteiner takes a seat on the bench, while Kwadwo Asamoah is sidelined with a long-term injury. Andrea Pirlo sits as the deepest of a midfield three, with Roberto Pereyra playing in the hole behind Juve's striking duo. Alvaro Morata is given the opportunity to partner Carlos Tevez up top.
TEAM NEWS: Leandro Greco will be most likely to try and help support the lone striker of Luca Toni, as Hellas opt to go three at the back and pack the midfield. Given how narrow Juve's formation could promise to be, the likes of Davide Brivio and Ivan Martic might have some joy in wide areas. The likes of Javier Saviola, Nene and Emil Hallfredsson could change proceedings from the bench.
HALF TIME! The home side have a 2-0 lead at the break, thanks to an early double salvo from Pogba and Tevez. The Bianconeri have been far better than their opponents and this game looks likely to reach a similar scoreline to the cup clash between these two merely days ago. Be sure to stick around for the second-half action in ten minutes!
FULL TIME! It ends comfortably for Juventus in Turin, as a 4-0 win over Hellas Verona allows for the Bianconeri to extend the gap at the top of the Serie A table. Roma's draw against Palermo looks more costly now! Pogba, Tevez and Pereyra grabbed the goals, as Allegri's men never looked like losing in the slightest. I've been Simon Harrison and I hope to see you again next time!
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