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Vlahovic leads Juventus to victory over Lazio, briefly claiming top spot in Serie A
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In a thrilling Serie A encounter, Dusan Vlahovic showcased his scoring prowess, netting twice to propel Juventus to a 3-1 victory over Lazio at the Allianz Stadium.
The result momentarily catapulted Juventus to the summit of Serie A, setting the stage for an electrifying derby clash against Inter and AC Milan. Here’s a closer look at the key moments from this exciting match.
From the opening whistle, Juventus displayed their intent to seize control of the game. The onslaught began when Filip Kostic’s powerful strike was brilliantly parried away by Lazio’s goalkeeper, Ivan Provedel.
However, it didn’t take long for the hosts to break the deadlock. In the 10th minute, Dusan Vlahovic showcased his goal-scoring acumen by slamming home a pinpoint cross from Manuel Locatelli at the near post. VAR briefly examined the build-up play, but the goal ultimately stood.
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Juventus continued to press forward relentlessly, with Vlahovic and Weston McKennie narrowly missing headers that could have extended their lead.
It wasn’t long before their persistence paid off. In the 26th minute, Adrien Rabiot’s attempt to create space inside the penalty area resulted in a fortuitous break for Federico Chiesa, who dispatched an emphatic finish into the bottom corner. This goal further solidified Juventus’ dominance.
While Juventus had the upper hand, Lazio was not without their chances. Daichi Kamada managed to test Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny with a shot on target, while Ciro Immobile and Mattia Zaccagni forced Szczesny into impressive saves just before halftime. Lazio’s persistence would eventually bear fruit.
In the 64th minute, Luis Alberto unleashed a sensational shot from outside the box, rifling the ball into the top corner of the net. This remarkable strike pulled a goal back for Lazio, injecting newfound excitement into the match. However, Juventus had an answer.
Just three minutes after Lazio’s resurgence, Dusan Vlahovic struck again with clinical precision. His fourth goal of the season, driven low into the bottom corner, reestablished Juventus’ two-goal advantage. This brace from Vlahovic showcased his importance to Massimiliano Allegri’s side.
As the game drew to a close, the action did not let up. Danilo, Arkadiusz Milik, and Timothy Weah came close to extending Juventus’ lead. On the other side, Valentin Castellanos fired wide for Lazio, and Milik narrowly missed connecting with Rabiot’s cross with a header.
With this impressive win, Juventus temporarily leapfrogged Inter and AC Milan to claim the top spot in Serie A.