Cristiano Ronaldo misses a penalty but Juventus has lost nothing after the strike by Douglas Costa and Emre Can

JUVENTUS beat Chievo, ranked down 3-0, to take nine points ahead of the Serie A standings.

Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty in the second half, but goals from Douglas Costa, Emre Can and Daniele Rugani were all three points.

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Costa converts players from far to give the advantage to Mbadimiliano Allegri's team after only 13 minutes.

The Brazilian star scored in Chievo's half-field before sending an amazing shot to the bottom corner below 25 meters.

Ronaldo nearly doubled the score in the 34th minute, but Stefano Sorrentino made a powerful shot.

But before the half-time whistle, former Liverpool star Can could score 2-0 to put pressure on the visitors.

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The 25-year-old took a ball from Paulo Dybala and scored his goal beyond Sorrentino.

Juventus are seen inflicting a penalty in the 51st minute after a handball Mattia Bani in the box.

Ronaldo, who has scored as many goals this season as the entire Chievo team, has taken the place.

But the former star of Real Madrid was denied by the Italian goalkeeper, who parried the ball to put him safe.

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Chievo almost got one, but Riccardo Meggiorini's head fell nicely for Mattia Perin.

Ronaldo's nightmare continued when he missed another opportunity in the 74th minute of Serie A's match.

Can reduce the ball back, but the Portuguese superstar has erased his shot and he flew away from the woodwork.

Nevertheless, Juventus extended their unbeaten run to 20 games before Sunday's game against Lazio.

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