Juventus 3-1 Udinese: Vlahovic, Yildiz end 9-match streak
Juventus beat Udinese 3-1 in round 9 of Serie A, ending a 9-match winless streak. Vlahovic opened the scoring from the penalty spot, Gatti headed in the 67th minute and Yildiz sealed the 90+6 after VAR confirmed.
Juventus beat Udinese 3-1 at the Allianz Stadium in round 9 of Serie A, ending a run of nine games with only draws and losses. Dusan Vlahovic opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 5th minute, Nicolo Zaniolo equalized for the visitors in the 45+1 minute, before Federico Gatti and Kenan Yildiz scored to seal victory for the team led by interim coach Massimo Brambilla.
Key moment: VAR and the 90+6 minute decision
The match was only really decided in the final minute of injury time. After consulting VAR, the referee awarded Juventus a second penalty. Kenan Yildiz successfully converted it in the 90+6 minute, increasing the gap to 3-1 and ending all efforts from Udinese to fight back.
Key developments: A smooth start, a late shock and a counterattack
Juventus started strongly. Vlahovic was fouled by Saba Goglichidze in the box in the 3rd minute, and the Serbian striker coolly converted the chance in the 5th minute. Controlling the game and creating more chances, the home team missed the chance to widen the gap.
The result came at a sensitive time: in the 45+1 minute, Nicolo Zaniolo fired a tricky shot, equalizing 1-1 for Udinese. After the break, Juventus increased the tempo. In the 67th minute, from Andrea Cambiaso's cross, central defender Federico Gatti jumped high to head the ball, re-establishing the lead. In the 90+6 minute, Yildiz sealed the 3-1 victory on the 11m mark after VAR intervention.
Analysis of highlights: right wing, high ball and courage after the break
Juventus's attacking focus was made concrete by the situations of passing the ball out wide and returning it into the 16m50 area. Andrea Cambiaso's precise cross leading to the 2-1 goal showed that the choice to exploit the space on the right wing was effective when Udinese dropped deep to protect the center.
On the psychological front, Juventus responded positively after the equalizer at the end of the first half. Under the direction of interim coach Massimo Brambilla, the home team maintained constant pressure, forcing Udinese to make mistakes in the penalty area and paying the price with two decisive situations: one from a high ball, the other from the penalty spot after VAR.
Despite winning, Juventus still exposed gaps in the transition period at the end of the first half, leading to Zaniolo's goal. This detail shows that concentration and the ability to finish the match early still need to improve.
Selected statistics
- Juventus ended a 9-match winless streak (draws and losses).
- Juventus' two goals came from the 11m mark (Vlahovic 5', Yildiz 90+6').
- VAR intervened in the 90+6 penalty situation, confirming the decisive goal.
- Federico Gatti scored with a header in the 67th minute from a cross by Andrea Cambiaso.
- Nicolo Zaniolo equalized 1-1 for Udinese in the 45+1 minute.
| Minute | Event | Player/Team | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3' | Foul in the penalty area | Saba Goglichidze (Udinese) with Dusan Vlahovic | Leading to penalty |
| 5' | Penalty | Dusan Vlahovic (Juventus) | Opened the score 1-0 |
| 45+1 | Goal | Nicolo Zaniolo (Udinese) | Equalize 1-1 |
| 67' | Header | Federico Gatti (Juventus) | 2-1, assist: Andrea Cambiaso |
| 90+6 | Penalty after VAR | Kenan Yildiz (Juventus) | Set 3-1 |
Impact on Juventus: 3 points to clear, still a lot of work to do
The win helped Juventus end a nine-game losing streak and stabilise their spirits under interim coach Massimo Brambilla. However, missing a chance when leading and conceding a goal in first-half stoppage time showed that the Turin team still has many details to correct to make sustainable progress.
