Turin, Italy – Juventus edged closer to the top of Serie A with a tense 2-1 win over Frosinone, courtesy of a late winner by substitute Dušan Vlahović. This triumph brings Juventus to within a point of league leaders Inter Milan, intensifying the title race.
Match Overview: Juventus’s victory, their latest in an unbeaten run stretching 12 matches, sees them amass 40 points from 17 games. Meanwhile, Inter Milan, set to face Lecce later on Saturday, now feel the pressure from the chasing Bianconeri.
Early Juventus Dominance and Yildiz’s Strike: Juve’s early aggression paid off, capitalizing on a mistake by Frosinone’s goalkeeper Stefano Turati. Filip Kostic pounced on Turati’s poor clearance, setting up Kenan Yildiz. The 18-year-old Turkish international, on his first start, skillfully cut through the defense to score with a sharp finish at the near post.
Frosinone’s Resilient Response: However, Frosinone, fresh from a 4-0 Italian Cup triumph over Napoli, found an equalizer. Jaime Baez finished brilliantly, receiving Ilario Monterisi’s through-ball and beating Juve’s goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny.
*Vlahović’s Decisive Impact: The match seemed headed towards a draw until Vlahović, who had replaced Yildiz in the second half, made his mark. In the 81st minute, he met Weston McKennie’s cross with a powerful header, putting Juventus ahead. Vlahović found the net again in the 89th minute, but VAR disallowed the goal for offside. Nonetheless, Juventus held on to secure the win.
Implications and Aftermath: Juventus’s victory adds suspense to the Serie A title race, as they close in on Inter Milan. Frosinone, despite a valiant effort, remain in 14th place in the standings.
The match highlighted Juventus’s resilience and the critical impact of Vlahović, whose timely substitution and decisive goal underscored the depth and quality within the Juventus squad. As the season progresses, Juventus’s pursuit of the title continues to gain momentum, setting up a thrilling race for the Scudetto.
