Three days before its trip to Lille during the 4th day of the Champions League, Juventus Turin returned to success in Serie A after two draws against Inter (4-4) and Parma (2-2). Thiago Motta’s players won against Florian Thauvin’s Udinese (0-2). Faced with a team limited offensively, Juve was realistic.
After several possibilities, notably by Khéphren Thuram (6th) and Kenan Yildiz (16th), she took the advantage with an own goal from goalkeeper Maduka Okoye (0-1, 20th). A goal caused by Khéphren Thuram, who eliminated a defender with a great gesture and unleashed a shot, repelled by the post, but which rebounded on the back of the Udinese goalkeeper. Nicolo Savona then sheltered his team shortly before half-time by hitting a shot from Kenan Yildiz on the post (37th, 0-2).
In the second period, Juve managed and held on well despite a header from Lucca on Di Gregorio’s crossbar (83rd).
Still undefeated in Serie A, Juventus moved up to 3rd place, temporarily returning to a tie with Inter Milan (2nd, 21 pts) who face Venice (18th) this Sunday.
With this victory, Thiago Motta’s team also reassured itself on the defensive level after a delicate period. For the first time in four matches, she did not concede a goal. Best defense in Europe until October (one goal conceded in the league), it had just conceded ten goals since the serious injury and probable end of season of its Brazilian central defender Gleison Bremer.
