TURIN TRIUMPH

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On this day in 2009, Claudio Marchisio's goal earned Juventus a 2-1 victory over Serie A leaders FC Internazionale Milano, with AC Milan's 3-0 win against UC Sampdoria  further tightening the situation at the top of the table.

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