Juventus hit the post four times in an unlucky display to draw 1-1 at home to Sampdoria. The result leaves Juventus eight points adrift of league leaders Inter Milan and is now the only real contender for the title with AC Milan a further three points behind.

Sampdoria took the lead in the first half thanks to a well taken goal from recent signing Pazzini.

Pavel Nedved hit the post twice in the first half as Juventus desperately sought an equaliser.

The crucial goal finally arrived after 62 minutes when Amauri broke his goal drought to head home a cross from Giovinco.

The signs that Juventus weren't having any luck continued when Alessandro Del Piero saw his freekick first hit the crossbar before slamming against the upright and back into play.