Caceres manages to cut out a cross from Basta, before Morrison and Kishna try to combine in the centre of the field. Pogba steals possession away from Djordevic, before the substitute accidentally trips the France international. Free kick for Juve and pressure relieved again.
90' +1
We're into the first of four minutes of stoppage time.
90'
R. Pereyra enters the game and replaces S. Sturaro.
Pereyra replaces Sturaro for stoppage time, with Juve looking to slow things down even further. Ravel Morrison replaced Anderson moments ago too, with this the first appearance for the former Man United youngster.
88'
Poor from Djordevic! The substitute fires straight at Buffon, after a Lazio corner was flicked back into a central area by Kishna! That was the chance to make the last few minutes a little more nervy for Juventus.
87'
R. Morrison enters the game and replaces Felipe Anderson.
86'
Buffon is forced to push an Anderson cross away from dangerous, with Kishna lurking at the back post! Moments later, the same Brazilian feeds an incisive pass into the box, but Candreva is denied by a Bonucci block and then a save!
85'
Lazio are seeing all of the ball in the final five minutes in China, but they're recycling possession around 30 yards from goal. Juve have plenty of men sat back in shape, with Candreva and Felipe Anderson being watched closely. The latter gets to the byline, but Lichtsteiner fells the Brazilian with a meaty challenge.
83'
The Bianconeri are more than happy to take their time over any set pieces now, with their first trophy of the season almost within their grasp. Juve will permit Lazio to keep hold of the ball in areas which aren't dangerous, as this contest is now a matter of slowing the tempo and running down the clock for Allegri's men.
81'
We're into the last 10 minutes in Shanghai, with Juve having a solid cushion to defend. Dybala tries to release Llorente in behind with an optimistic pass, but the former Athletic Club striker doesn't have the legs required to worry Lazio.
80'
Fernando Llorente enters the game and replaces M. Mandžukić.
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79'
Lazio win themselves a free kick around 40 yards from goal, with the Biancocelesti loading the penalty area. Candreva tries his luck with a dipping effort, but it swerves narrowly over the crossbar with Buffon confident of his angles.
77'
Kishna is now on the field of play for Lazio, with the tricky winger able to potentially add something new to the trailing side's attack. Given that Marchetti hasn't had much to do other than pick the ball out of his own net, Lazio can feel aggrieved that they're two goals behind with just over 10 minutes to go.
75'
R. Kishna enters the game and replaces D. Cataldi.
Well, the Old Lady are sitting more comfortably now! Two goals from two of their new signings and this game has a totally different complexion. From creating nothing to scoring twice in a matter of four second-half minutes! That wasn't in the script, based on the action from the opening hour.
73'
P. Dybala has scored a goal for Juventus! Assist by P. Pogba.
GOOOOOOOOOAL! DYBALA MAKES IT 2-0! Mandzukic does brilliantly down the right-hand side, before clipping a cross to the back post. It loops away from goal, before Pogba brings it down and sets back a neat pass. The substitute is there to thump a finish into the ceiling of the net!
72'
ANDERSON GOES CLOSE! The ball drops on the edge of the area for the Brazilian, who doesn't hesitate to try his luck with a half volley! His effort hurtles goalwards, but Buffon is able to smother and hold onto the shot well! This game is coming to life.
71'
With less than 20 minutes on the clock, Lazio suddenly need to find themselves a goal! Juventus haven't carved out many chances at all, with Mandzukic being quiet throughout, but give him the ball in the right areas and he can find the back of the net.
69'
M. Mandžukić has scored a goal for Juventus! Assist by S. Sturaro.
GOOOOOOOOOOAL! MANDZUKIC HEADS JUVE AHEAD! Sturaro is found on the right-hand side, with the midfielder curling a dangerous cross into the box! The Croatian rises highest and thumps a close-range header into the back of the net! Marchetti had no chance!
68'
Dybala tries to dance past a couple of challenges in midfield, but the Argentine finds himself fouled. Juve are starting to grow back into this clash a little bit more, with the former Palermo man needing to create something out of nothing.
66'
This Super Cup fixture can head into both extra time and penalties, if the scoreline remains level. Lichtsteiner and Mandzukic combine well down the right-hand side, before a stray pass cuts the audible optimism in the stands short. Allegri's men just aren't creating any chances at all.
64'
Anderson looks to try and play a ball down the left channel for Djordevic to chase, but the pass is far too heavy and Buffon collects. Less than half an hour remains for both substitutes to make a difference, but this contest is currently looking likely to go the full distance.
62'
Pioli makes an offensive change too, with the experienced Klose taking his leave for Djordevic. That should freshen up Lazio's forward line somewhat. Pogba picks out Mandzukic, but once again the Croatia international can do nothing but play back the way he is facing.
61'
F. Đorđević enters the game and replaces M. Klose.
P. Dybala enters the game and replaces K. Coman.
Allegri makes his first change of the game, with Dybala coming into the fray in place of Coman. The Frenchman has definitely faded from prominence. His compatriot Pogba takes down a long ball beautifully on the edge of the box, but Gentiletti is able to nick possession away from the former Manchester United midfielder.
59'
Klose tries to get in behind and outpace Bonucci, even quite blatantly pushing the Juventus defender in the back. Play continues, with the Italy international composed enough to lay a pass back to Buffon. Moments later, the Bianconeri goalkeeper is forced to get down quickly to his near post to watch a low drive zip wide.
57'
Onazi has a shot on target, after good work from Candreva down the right! Bonucci heads away the Italian's cross at the near post, before Basta unselfishly switches a pass inside to his Nigerian teammate. The midfielder tries his luck, but it is straight at Buffon.
56'
Sturaro tries to turn on the edge of the box, but a stray foot from Radu deflects the ball onto his shin and then towards Marchetti. Lazio are seeing plenty of possession in the opening exchanges in the second half, with Juventus not pressing until the ball enters their own half. No real tempo to the contest at the moment.
54'
Candreva slides a pass into Felipe Anderson, but the Brazilian lashes a long-range effort high and wide of the target. Not very pretty. Allegri must be thinking about making some changes at this point, as Mandzukic and Coman are offering very little as a duo.
52'
Candreva curls a left-footed cross in towards the back post, but Felipe Anderson can't bring it under his spell! Chances are continuing to be at a premium in this contest. Allegri will hope that this doesn't go all the way to penalties, as the Bianconeri lost this very cup during a shootout against Napoli last season.
50'
Marchisio and Onazi are both left in heaps after a coming together in the middle of the field, but they're fine to continue. Mandzukic is nearly released after a long clearance-cum-pass from Barzagli, but Marchetti gets there first.
48'
Caceres is forced to track back and make a timely intervention, before Juve go on the offensive. Mandzukic is fed through on goal and misses a one-on-one chance, before Pogba thumps a long-range effort just beyond the top right-hand corner! Marchetti wasn't getting there if it had been on target!
46'
We are back underway in the second half! The quality of the playing surface has greatly affected this clash, but we press on regardless! Juve will be hoping to take control of proceedings again, but need to start creating more opportunities.
44'
Yet again, Candreva break to the byline, but Bonucci comes across and shoulders the Italy international off the ball. The Juve defender has been excellent thus far, snuffing out a few dangerous situations created by Lazio.
42'
Juve win themselves another free kick, with Pogba looking short to find Sturaro. The Italian midfielder, however, fails to put in a decent cross, much to the disgust of the crowd. Only a few minutes remain of the first half, with the Bianconeri unable to waste good chances to threaten such as that.
40'
Felipe Anderson tries to open up his stride down the left-hand side, but Lichtsteiner cynically steps across to clip the Lazio winger. The Swiss international is staying much tighter to his man, preventing him from getting up a head of steam after turning. It is working, too.
38'
Candreva wants a foul to be given for Lichtsteiner supposedly blocking off Felipe Anderson, but the Brazilian appeared to deliberately collide with the Juve wing-back. From the 20-minute mark onwards, Allegri's men have taken this game by the scruff of the neck, with Lazio struggling to even release their wide me with regularity.
36'
Onazi clips a cross into the box from the right-hand side, with Klose getting up nice and early to flick it on! Candreva looks to prey on the scraps, but Buffon is quick off his line to gather up the ball. Moments later, Juve break, but Sturaro sees a shot blocked.
35'
Only 10 minutes remain until the break, with Juventus finally looking to bring Mandzukic into the game a little more. The Croatian combines with Lichtsteiner, but his return pass is put into touch by Gentiletti. The resulting throw in is launched towards Coman, but there is a blip in communication which results in the aforementioned Lazio defender being able to shepherd the ball behind for a goal kick.
33'
De Vrij slides in well to concede a throw in, after reading a neat turn from Coman well. The Dutchman then heads away the resulting throw, but Juve maintain their high pressure. Pogba shows his technical ability yet again with a lovely piece of skill, but his cross into the penalty area can't find a Bianconeri teammate.
31'
Bonucci tries to play a long ball up into Coman, but Radu reads it and steps in ahead of the young forward. Juventus are slowly starting to control the game as we head over the half-hour mark, but Lazio can never be ruled out with their dangerous wide options. Their counters are becoming less common.
29'
Given that Pogba has been Juve's most creative player thus far, it is fitting that the Frenchman now has the number 10 shirt. He jinks beyond both Onazi and Basta, before cutting back a pass, but Evra is tackled while stretching to put in a cross! He gingerly gets back to his feet.
27'
Lichtsteiner cuts inside from the right-hand side, before being shown onto his weaker left foot. The Swiss defender isn't to be put off, however, sending a dipping long-range effort just over the crossbar! Almost a good goal against his former employers.
26'
Mandzukic is the continued target of long balls upfield, but both De Vrij and Gentiletti are able to win their headers over the former Atletico striker. He continues to moan to the referee about the nature of the challenges, but the official isn't interested at all.
24'
After a poor touch from Lichtsteiner, Felipe Anderson is able to race down the left-hand side, but the Brazilian narrowly carries the ball out of play. Moments later, Mandzukic goes down claiming a push from Biglia, but the referee isn't interested at all. It must be said, Lazio's back four haven't been turned much nor worried.
22'
Juve win themselves a free-kick opportunity from 35 yards out, but Pogba sends it arrowing straight out for a goal kick. Allegri's men are starting to control proceedings slightly more in terms of possession. Given that the Bianconeri have weathered the early storm and Lazio need to take breathers in between their intense pressing, the Old Lady aren't in bad shape.
20'
Lazio ease off with their pressing, with Juve now able to take a little more time on the ball at the back. Candreva tries to poke a through ball into the path of the overlapping Cataldi, but the 21-year-old midfielder isn't able to catch up with the attempted pass. Pioli's men continue to commit wholeheartedly to the moments they choose for breaking.
18'
Candreva weaves his way down the left-hand side, before checking back and breaking into the box. He manages to bypass Caceres, with Bonucci then slowing down his run. The recovering Uruguayan defender then gets back goalside and dispossesses the Italy international. Bonucci vital once again.
16'
The opening quarter of an hour have seen Lazio create all of the problems, with Mandzukic struggling to get into this game. The Croatia international has been very quiet, with Pogba and Coman linking up to generate the majority of moves from Juve. Pioli will be pleased with how his side have started in Asia.
14'
A cross from the right-hand side by Lichtsteiner is claimed easily by Marchetti, with the former Lille full-back placing his effort far too close to the goalkeeper. Lazio then break up the pitch themselves, with Anderson driving all the way to the byline! The left winger drills in a teasing delivery, but Klose can't make contact and Candreva isn't present at the back post!
12'
Felipe Anderson is found gallopping down the left-hand side, before the Brazilian cuts back a cross from the byline. Barzagli manages to make a block, before Bonucci mops up the scraps. Lazio's wide men are causing all of the early problems, though Buffon hasn't had to make a save just yet.
10'
Bonucci is forced into another important defensive intervention, sliding in to deny a low cross from the right-hand side. Juve immediately break, with Pogba driving upfield and linking up with Coman. The latter finds Sturaro, who feeds Lichtsteiner. The Switzerland international swings in a cross, but Pogba can only nod a flicked header wide of the back post!
8'
A switch out to the left-hand side looks to find Pogba, but Onazi rises highest to head away from the France international. Juventus aren't looking to press too high early on, with Marchetti having plenty of time to pick his passes. Candreva then goes on a mazy dribble through the centre of the field, but Bonucci stands up his man well just inside the penalty box before clearing down the line.
6'
Coman goes down in the centre of midfield and takes a while to get back to his feet, but the former PSG forward will be fine to continue. This contest is yet to really settle down, with Lazio keen to rush the Bianconeri. Felipe Anderson races into the penalty box from the left-hand side, but Caceres comes across to dispossess the Brazilian.
4'
Coman and Mandzukic combine brilliantly, but a stray touch from the former during a one-two makes the move break down. Marchetti again has to be alert to race out and deny the Frenchman. Lazio are maintaining their high pressure and ensuring that Juve's back three can't split. After good work down the left from Evra, De Vrij is forced to hook away a timely clearance.
2'
Mandzukic is forced to battle for a couple of early balls, with Lazio keen to press their three forwards upfield to prevent the Bianconeri from playing out from the back. Pioli's men are looking to be patient in possession, but a pedestrian error gives the former Atletico Madrid striker a chance! He is fed into the penalty area, but Marchetti is able to shepherd the ball behind for a goal kick.
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We are underway in the Italian Super Coppa! Juventus are in their customary black and white, with Lazio donning sky blue. This should be a high-quality affair!
Hello and welcome to some Italian Super Cup action from Shanghai! Serie A champions Juventus and Coppa Italia runners up Lazio will face off in China, after the previous instalment of this clash ended up in the Bianconeri lifting a domestic double last season. Massimiliano Allegri's outfit have lost a few big names over the summer, but still have an exceptionally strong squad to choose from, while Stefano Pioli has kept the faith in the men who performed so well for him last term.
I'm Simon Harrison and I will be keeping you up to date with all of the action from the Shanghai Stadium, as Italian football comes back from the summer break! Some big news in the last couple of days is that Paul Pogba has chosen to take the number 10 shirt at Juve, a shirt number that has been used by Carlos Tevez, Roberto Baggio and Alessandro Del Piero in recent years. Of course, Tevez isn't the only man to have left the Old Lady this summer, with Andrea Pirlo and Arturo Vidal heading to New York City FC and Bayern Munich respectively.
TEAM NEWS: Giorgio Chiellini is out injured for the Serie A holders, meaning that Allegri opts for a back three of Andrea Barzagli, Leonardo Bonucci and Martin Caceres. Summer signing Sami Khedira is also out injured for two months, with Alvaro Morata sidelined for four weeks. Kingsley Coman gets a start up top with Mario Mandzukic, with former Palermo striker Paulo Dybala only getting a spot on the bench. The Bianconeri do have plenty of other options, however, with Simone Zaza, Fernando Llorente, Mauricio Isla and Roberto Pereyra just to name a handful.
Lazio starting line-up (4-3-3): Marchetti; Basta, De Vrij, Gentiletti, Radu; Onazi, Biglia, Cataldi; Candreva, Klose, Felipe Anderson.
The two teams are out on the field in Shanghai! There's plenty of black and white shirts on show in the crowd, with the Bianconeri having plenty of foreign support. The pitch, however, doesn't look in fantastic condition.
TEAM NEWS: There are no real selection surprises from Piolo, with the majority of Lazio's summer additions taking a seat among the substitutes. Antonio Candreva and Felipe Anderson will continue to be the key men out wide, while Miroslav Klose will look to profit from their service. Stefan Radu looks to be the Biancocelesti's starting left-back. The underdogs have the likes of Ravel Morrison, Patric, Ricardo Kishna and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic to call upon from the bench.
HALF TIME! The two sides head in to the dressing rooms dead on 45 minutes, with no goals to speak of. Lazio started the game with a real intensity, with Candreva and Felipe Anderson causing problems throughout. Juve have since wrestled back some control, but Marchetti remains wholly untested in the opposition net. Be sure to rejoin us in 10 minutes for the second half!
FULL TIME! Juventus secure their first trophy of the season, the Italian Super Cup! A comfortable 2-0 win over Lazio, with goals from new strikers Mandzukic and Dybala, sees Allegri pick up the title that he missed out on last campaign. That's all that we have time for, I've been Simon Harrison and I hope to see you again next time.
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