Dusan Vlahovic ignites Juventus, closing gap on Inter Milan at one point

In Serie A action, Dusan Vlahovic's crucial goal for Juventus against Frosinone brought them within one point of league leaders Inter Milan.

Chirag

December 24, 2023

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Dusan Vlahovic propelled Juventus to within striking distance of Serie A leaders Inter Milan with a decisive goal in their 2-1 victory against Frosinone. Meanwhile, Lewis Ferguson’s crucial goal maintained Bologna’s strong position in the Champions League spots. Vlahovic, the Serbian forward, secured the win for Juventus with a header in the final nine minutes after Jaime Baez had levelled for Frosinone, responding to Kenan Yildiz’s early opener in his debut start for Juventus. Allegri’s team now waits for the outcome of Inter’s match against Lecce, a game where they’ll be without their injured star striker Lautaro Martinez and Italy’s left-back Federico Dimarco.

Despite Vlahovic’s significant contribution, where he narrowly missed out on a brace due to an offside call on his precise strike in the 89th minute, the forward expressed his determination to support the team, emphasizing his continuous efforts to contribute on the field.

Yildiz, Juve’s youngest foreign Serie A goalscorer, showcased his talent with a stunning finish, weaving past defenders to net a goal. The 18-year-old, reportedly a target for clubs like Arsenal and Liverpool, expressed his gratitude and excitement, planning a celebration dinner for his teammates.

Juve faced setbacks with injuries to Alex Sandro and Manuel Locatelli during the match. Sandro, who has already missed a significant part of the season due to a hamstring injury, left the field due to cramps.

In another match, Ferguson’s decisive header secured Bologna’s victory over Atalanta, maintaining their impressive streak at home in Serie A. The win placed Bologna fourth in the standings, just one point ahead of Fiorentina. Ferguson, whose goal marked his fourth of the season, expressed the importance of the win and remains optimistic about Bologna’s prospects for Champions League qualification.

Atalanta suffered their seventh defeat of an inconsistent season, falling five points behind Bologna in seventh place. Ivan Ilic’s fortuitous cross allowed 10th-placed Torino to secure a 1-1 draw against struggling Udinese.