BRUGES, Belgium (Reuters) - Juventus were held to a 0-0 draw at Belgian champions Club Brugge in a largely uneventful Champions League clash on Tuesday.
The hosts had their best chance to break the deadlock in the first half, but a combination of poor finishing and solid goalkeeping from the Juventus defense kept the scoreline level.
Juventus, who were favorites to win the match, struggled to create meaningful scoring opportunities, with their best chance coming in the form of a long-range shot that sailed over the crossbar.
Despite the lack of goals, the match was not without its drama, as both teams were shown yellow cards for various infractions throughout the match.
The draw leaves Juventus with a point from their opening Champions League match, while Club Brugge will be pleased with the result, having secured a valuable point against a tough opponent.
The result will be seen as a disappointment for Juventus, who were expected to win the match and get off to a strong start in the Champions League.
However, the Italian side will have the opportunity to bounce back in their next match, as they look to get their Champions League campaign back on track.
For Club Brugge, the draw will be a confidence booster, as they look to build on the result and push for a spot in the knockout stages of the competition.
The match was played in front of a sold-out crowd at the Jan Breydel Stadium, with the atmosphere electric throughout the 90 minutes.
Despite the lack of goals, the match was an entertaining affair, with both teams giving it their all in search of the three points.
In the end, however, the two teams had to settle for a share of the spoils, as the match ended in a goalless draw.