Red-hot Juve rip Empoli apart

JUVENTUS began the defence of their Italian league title in style with a thumping 5-1 home win over Empoli yesterday.

Mon, 01 Sep, 2003 - 01:00

James Whelan

Two goals apiece for Italy international Alessandro Del Piero and strike partner David Trezeguet helped the reigning champions on their way to a comfortable victory over the shell-shocked Tuscans.

Marco Di Vaio netted a late spot-kick for Juve's fifth goal before Antonio Di Natale grabbed a late consolation for the visitors.

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