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An early Juventus blitz has given the Italian champions a winning end to their tour of Australia, defeating Tottenham 2-1 at the MCG.Golden boy Paulo Dybala was in the thick of Tuesday nights action, scoring the opener and looking a class above in an extended run for the Argentine international.Despite substitute Erik Lamelas 67th-minute strike, Medhi Benatias header after a quarter-hour proved to be the the winner.Tottenham unveiled new signings Vincent Janssen, who made little impact in his hour-long debut, and the busy Victor Wanyama in midfield.But a makeshift defence was Spurs undoing, with both Juventus goals coming from calamities at the back.Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino fielded an inexperienced back four, with only right-back Kieran Trippier boasting English Premier League minutes.They were ruthlessly exposed inside the opening 14 minutes, with England youth international centre-back Dominic Ball melting down.Roberto Pereyra caught the 20-year-old in possession, playing in countryman Dybala who emphatically finished a one-on-one chance against Michel Vorm after five minutes.Dybala was in the mood, troubling Vorm with a swerving shot shortly after.When the resulting corner wasnt cleared, Ball hesitated before clearing straight to new signing Miralem Pjanic.The Bosnian internationals chip-cross found fellow new boy Benatia, meeting the ball with a looping header that gave Vorm no chance.In contrast to the Spurs shambles, Benatia composed the Juventus defence magnificently in his first outing for his new club.After the break, it was Juventus turn to stumble.Wanyama won the ball from a dithering Hernandes, setting up Lamela who fired past Neto for the consolation.A combined total of 17 second-half substitutes opened the match up but the EPL side could not find a second, despite late chances falling to Lamela and Shayon Harrison.Juventus will head to Hong Kong for another friendly, while Tottenham will end their International Champions Cup campaign on Friday against Spanish side Atletico Madrid.Luka Samanic Spurs Jersey . 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Sean Elliott Spurs Jersey . -- Running backs Darren McFadden and Rashad Jennings were back at practice for the Oakland Raiders on Wednesday despite being hampered by hamstring injuries.AFL FINALS FIRST WEEKEND MATCH-UPS2nd Elimination Final6-West Coast v 7-Western Bulldogs - Thursday September 8, 8:10pm AEST (6:10pm local) at Domain StadiumMeetings in 2016 - Western Bulldogs won only gameR11: Western Bulldogs 12.11 (83) def West Coast 11.9 (75) at Etihad StadiumWest Coast: 16-6, 130 per centOne of the form teams of the competition, with eight wins in their last nine including interstate defeats of GWS and Adelaide. Showed against the Crows that Nic Naitanuis absence doesnt end their season.Western Bulldogs: 15-7 115 per centThe Bulldogs have found a way to keep the wins ticking over despite a ruinous injury toll, but succumbed to their worst loss of the season on Sunday to Fremantle. Will be underdogs when they return to the West in a fortnight, but arent without hope.2nd Qualifying Final2-Geelong v 3-Hawthorn - Friday September 9, 7:50pm AEST at MCGMeetings in 2016 - Geelong won their only gameR1: Geelong 18.8 (116) def Hawthorn 12.14 (86) at MCGGeelong - 17-5, 144 per centThe Cats roar into the finals with seven straight wins and will relish a date with their arch-rivals, despite a poor record in September against Hawthorn. The Cats have just one AFL-era finals win in seven efforts against the Hawks.Hawthorn - 17-5, 119 per centPulled another rabbit out of the hat on Sunday to ensure a third-placed finish and avoid seventh position. The next-generation Hawks head to the MCG with the Kennett curse yesterdays news.1st Qualifying Final1-Sydney v 4-GWS Giants - Saturday September 10, 3:20pm AAEST at ANZ StadiumMeetings in 2016 - 1 win eachR3: Sydney 14.dddddddddddd9 (93) def GWS 10.8 (68) at SCGR12: GWS 15.15 (105) def 9.9 (63) at Spotless StadiumSydney - 17-5, 151 per centThe competitions best side this season and have the minor premiership to prove it. Three of their losses have been by less than a goal but their biggest of the season came to their cross-town rivals and week one finals opponent.GWS - 16-6, 143 per centA historic first final for the expansion side, and its a Sydney derby. Leon Camerons side have incredible firepower in front of goal but how they fare on the biggest stage is the question mark.1st Elimination Final5-Adelaide v 8-North Melbourne - Saturday September 10, 7:40pm AEST (7:10pm local) at Adelaide OvalMeetings in 2016 - 1 win eachR1: North Melbourne 16.11 (107) def Adelaide 14.13 (97) at Etihad StadiumR14: Adelaide 12.28 (100) def North Melbourne 10.7 (67) at Adelaide OvalAdelaide: 16-6, 138 per centA round 23 hiccup cost them their top-two position but the Crows couldnt have asked for an easier September opponent. Will enjoy Rory Sloanes return and will start hot favourites against North.North Melbourne: 12-10, 105 per centMight as well represent a finals bye, with nine straight losses against 2016 finalists. Looked shot in round 23 loss to GWS and there are morale questions with the forced retirement of club legends including Brent Harvey. ' ' '