Juve and Torino draw a blank in derby

Juventus could only draw 0-0 with midtable Torino yesterday despite dominating the Turin derby.

Third-placed Juve, who had Pavel Nedved sent off for violent conduct in stoppage time, have endured an inconsistent February. They are now three points behind Roma, who travel to leaders Inter today.

The first half was lively but Juve's Vincenzo Iaquinta had the only good opportunity when Matteo Sereni tipped over his header.

Juve coach Claudio Ranieri again opted for a front three at home, but Alessandro Del Piero, Raffaele Palladino and Iaquinta failed to really gel though.

Del Piero had a second half effort and a free kick well saved by the excellent Sereni while Palladino was correctly flagged offside when he expertly netted. Iaquinta had three other half chances.

Alessandro Rosina hit the bar with a superb free kick but otherwise Torino barely threatened Gianluigi Buffon.