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Asamoah plays down Juventus defeat

The Bianconeri were beaten on penalties by Melbourne Victory but the winger says the result is not important at this stage of preseason.

MELBOURNE, Australia — Juventus midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah says his side had a "very good game," despite losing to Melbourne Victory in the International Champions Cup.

Victory fought back from a goal down at the MCG on Saturday night to draw 1-1 and force a penalty shootout, and it was the A-League club that triumphed thanks to two saves from goalkeeper Lawrence Thomas.

Juventus barely looked like they got out of second gear throughout the match, with a host of first-teamers unavailable.