Serie A - Vlahovic scores as Juventus beat Udinese 2-0
2025-05-19 01:29
Another battle took place in the 37th round of the 2024/25 Serie A season. Juventus, at home, defeated Udinese 2-0 after Nicolas Gonzalez and Vlahovic scored.
Three minutes into the game, Nicolas Gonzalez was knocked down by Udinese defender Hassan Camara when he received a pass from his teammate. The referee showed Hassan Camara a yellow card and awarded Juventus a penalty. Afterwards, Conceicao chose to shoot directly from the free kick, but the ball went directly over the goal.
In the 9th minute, Juventus organized an attack. Conceicao broke through the defense from the right and passed the ball back. Locatelli at the top of the penalty area took the ball and shot it wide. In the 11th minute, Muani took the pass from Locatelli and entered the penalty area, but it was blocked by Udinese goalkeeper Okoye.
In the 22nd minute, Yildiz passed the ball to his teammates and shot from the top of the penalty area, but the ball hit the side net. In the 28th minute, Udinese tried to counterattack. Eklenkamp received the pass from his teammates outside the penalty area and shot from a distance, but the ball was caught by Juventus goalkeeper Di Gregorio.
In the 34th minute, Cambiasso got the ball and pushed into the penalty area, but Udinese goalkeeper Okoye immediately blocked the ball. In the 44th minute, Yildiz made a cross, but Nicolas Gonzalez headed the ball but it went high.
In the first half stoppage time, Conceicao passed the ball back to Nicolas Gonzalez near the top of the penalty area, took a few steps and took a long shot, but the ball hit the post.
In the 51st minute of the second half, Conceicao dribbled into the penalty area and shot, but the ball went wide. In the 59th minute, Udinese created an attacking opportunity. Ehiziboue passed the ball to the penalty area, and Kenan Davis followed up and shot, but the ball was refracted and went wide.
In the 61st minute, Juventus attacked after stealing the ball. Yildiz received the ball and dealt with the defensive pass back. Nicolas Gonzalez took a few steps and shot the ball, helping Juventus take the lead 1-0. In the 73rd minute, Juventus arranged for Vlahovic to replace Muani.
In the 78th minute, Yildiz shook off the defense and passed the ball back, but McKennie's direct shot went wide. In the 88th minute, Yildiz dribbled the ball all the way to the top of the penalty area and passed it diagonally. Vlahovic seized the opportunity and shot into the goal, helping Juventus expand its lead to 2-0.
In the end, Juventus defeated Udinese 2-0 at home. After 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in the last 5 rounds, Juventus is currently ranked 4th in the standings with 67 points, one point ahead of Roma in 5th place.