Champions League 2016-17 : Juve beats Monaco 2-0

MONACO, May. 3, 2017 (AMP) — Champions League 2016-17 : Juventus defeated Monaco by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 1-0), in the first leg of a semifinals on Wednesday night at the Stade Louis II in Monaco.

Gonzalo Higuaín scored dual goals

Juventus dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by Argentine forward Gonzalo Higuaín in the 29th minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, La Vecchia Signora further widened their lead in the second period with another goal by Higuaín in the 59th minute.

The second leg between Monaco and Juventus will be played on Tuesday May 9, 2017 (kick-off: 20:45) in Turin.

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