Juventus 3-0 Sassuolo: Fine Dusan Vlahovic double leaves Massimiliano Allegri's side two points off top spot in Serie A - Eurosport
Dusan Vlahovic scored two incredible goals to help Juventus secure a 3-0 win against Sassuolo and move closer to the top of Serie A by just two points.
The Bianconeri scored first after just 15 minutes of the game thanks to an impressive 25-yard shot by Vlahovic, which curled its way into the top corner of the net.
In the first half of the game, Sassuolo prevented the home team from having many opportunities to score. However, they were behind by two points by halftime when Vlahovic expertly placed a free kick over the crossbar.
During the second half of the match, Juventus didn't play as hard as they did previously, and the away team nearly scored with a good effort from Domenico Berardi. However, in the last minute of the game, substitute player Federico Chiesa secured the victory for the home team.
Juventus secured a win in their recent match, placing them second in Serie rankings, just two points less than Inter Milan who currently lead the league. On the other hand, Sassuolo, whose team is coached by Alessio Dionisi, remains in 14th place but are at risk of falling into the bottom two as they only have two points more than the teams within the drop zone.
Coming up next, Juventus will pay a visit to Lecce on Sunday, but Sassuolo won't have a game until they visit Monza on January 28th.
Title: Two-horse Race Looms Despite Allegri's Skepticism
Massimiliano Allegri has made it clear that Juventus' main focus is securing a spot in the UEFA Champions League and that their team is not strong enough to compete with Inter for the Scudetto.
Many people believe that he's correct, however, it cannot be denied that The Old Lady has gone undefeated in 17 consecutive matches throughout various competitions and is quickly approaching the Nerazzurri at the pinnacle of the league.
The experts believe that Inter are the likely winners of the championship, while AC Milan are seen as the underdogs. This will work in Juventus' favor since they are known for their consistent performance, even if they lack the star power of Inter. Privately, Juventus will be planning a focused effort to win the title, which they haven't held since 2020. The match between Inter and Juventus in February will be crucial to the outcome of the tournament.
Dusan Vlahovic Named Player Of The Match
The attacking player scored two impressive goals from far away, increasing his number of goals in Serie A to nine. His performance was crucial in a game where Sassuolo put in a strong defensive effort in order to limit the home team's scoring opportunities.
Juventus had an impressive game, scoring high ratings for many of their players. Szczesny, Danilo, and Bremer all received an 8, while Rugani got a 7. Cambiaso and Rabiot both scored a 7, along with Miretti, Kostic, and Yildiz. However, Vlahovic stood out with a score of 9. The substitutes for the team included Weah with a rating of 6, Chiesa with a 7, and Iling, Milik, and Alex Sandro with no rating given.
In SASSUOLO's recent game, the players' performances were rated. Consigli, Viti, and Erlic all received a rating of 6 while Ferrari received a 7. Pedersen and Berardi both earned a rating of 7, while Boloca and Thorstvedt received a 6. Henrique and Laurienté both earned an 8, and Pinamonti received a 6. The substitutes - Ruan, Castillejo, Volpato, Missori - all performed with a rating of 6. Mulattieri's performance was not rated.
In the fifteenth minute, we saw a goal being scored! Juventus was playing against Sassuolo, and Dusan Vlahovic was the one who scored the goal, making the score 1-0. He was able to score because the Sassuolo team didn't defend properly, leaving him with a lot of space 25 yards away from the goal. The Serbian player took advantage of the situation and skillfully curved the ball into the top corner.
At the 37th minute, we witnessed an amazing goal by Vlahovic in the Juventus vs Sassuolo game. He executed a perfect free kick that went over the wall and hit the crossbar before entering the net. It was a sight to behold.
At minute 52, there was a chance for Sassuolo team where Berardi received a pass from Laurienté on the left side. However, Berardi's shot was too low and missed the left side of Szczesny's post.
During the 64th minute of the game, Sassuolo had an opportunity to score a goal. Berardi made a remarkable run and took a shot which deflected, but Szczesny prevented the goal with a remarkable save.
In the 89th minute of the game between Juventus and Sassuolo, Chiesa scored a goal, making the score 3-0 in favor of Juventus. This goal was significant as it secured the win for Juventus and came after Sassuolo were surprised by Juventus' aggressive pressing play. Chiesa was able to get past the keeper and score the goal, confirming Juventus' dominance in the game.