Ronaldo scores but Juve lose perfect start

Juventus' Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo (right) celebrates with Juventus' Colombian midfielder Juan Cuadrado after opening the scoring during their Italian Serie A match against Genoa on October 20, 2018 at the Juventus Allianz stadium in Turin. (PHOTO | MARCO BERTORELLO |

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  • With eight Serie A wins and two in the Champions League Juve were all set to extend that fine run when Ronaldo put Massimiliano Allegri's men into a first half lead.

ROME

Cristiano Ronaldo scored but wasteful Juventus had to settle for a 1-1 stalemate at home to Genoa to bring to an end the Italian champions' perfect start to the season on Saturday.

With eight Serie A wins and two in the Champions League, Juve were all set to extend that fine run when Ronaldo put Massimiliano Allegri's men into a first half lead.

But Juve were made to pay for failing to convert a hatful of chances when Daniel Bessa headed in a second half equaliser.