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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Nicky Bandini

Arkadiusz Milik sparked bedlam in Turin. But then the real chaos began

Leonardo Bonucci (centre) argues with Salernitana players in chaotic scenes at the end of the 2-2 draw in Turin.
Leonardo Bonucci (centre) argues with Salernitana players in chaotic scenes at the end of the 2-2 draw in Turin. Photograph: Alessandro Di Marco/EPA

Arkadiusz Milik knew the punishment but still committed the crime, ripping off his shirt and throwing it in the air as he barrelled toward Juventus’s supporters behind the goal. They came tumbling down the stand towards him, delirious and disbelieving. In the 91st minute, their team had trailed 2-1 at home to Salernitana. Now, in the 95th, Milik had scored to put them 3-2 ahead.

A comeback worth getting sent off for. Milik had been shown a yellow card 10 minutes earlier, so his celebration would earn him a red. Even after the referee, Matteo Marcenaro, showed it to him, the striker continued to high five teammates on his way towards the tunnel.

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