Juventus 1-0 Udinese: Danilo's late strike ensures Allegri's side win

Juventus 1-0 Udinese: Danilo’s late strike ensures the Bianconeri extend their win-streak in Serie A to eight games in a row… as Massimiliano Allegri’s side close gap on Napoli to four points

  • Juventus left it late to snatch a 1-0 win over Udinese in Serie A on Saturday
  • Massimiliano Allegri’s side had been stuck in a stalemate for most the match 
  • But centre-back Danilo gave them the lead after linking up with Federico Chiesa 
  • The result brings Allegri’s side second in the table and four points behind Napoli 

Juventus extended their Serie A winning streak to eight games as Danilo’s late goal secured a 1-0 victory at home to Udinese on Saturday to boost their title hopes.

Juve, who have not conceded a goal in their winning run, sealed the points in the 86th minute when Federico Chiesa elegantly chested down a high ball inside the box and crossed for an unmarked Danilo to score into an open goal.

The win moved Juventus up to second on 37 points from 17 games, within four of Napoli, who next visit Sampdoria, and a point above AC Milan before they host AS Roma also on Sunday.

Danilo celebrates after giving his side the lead late into the match against Udinese

Massimiliano Allegri watched on as his side earned a late victory in the top-flight match

‘We are in a good period of form, but we must raise the bar in terms of performances,’ Juve manager Massimiliano Allegri told DAZN as his side now prepare to visit Napoli on Friday.

‘We didnât have the right concentration against Cremonese (in Wednesday’s 1-0 win), it was better with Udinese who are a strong side and we had more chances in the second half.

‘Napoli are still clearly the favourites to win the Scudetto, they have a big advantage, whereas we want to consolidate the top four. Weâre almost halfway through the season and are doing well,’ Allegri added.

There was a minute’s silence for former Juventus players Gianluca Vialli and Ernesto Castano before Saturday’s game.

The Brazilian’s goal ensures his side leapfrog AC Milan and move up to second in the table

Vialli passed away on Friday aged 58 after a long battle with cancer, while Castano died on Thursday at the age of 83.

Udinese’s Walace had the first chance of the match after 18 minutes when he sent a header towards Juve’s right-hand post from a cross, but goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny saved it.

A minute later, visiting keeper Marco Silvestri made a crucial save for Udinese when he managed to push away a header from Daniele Rugani inside the box.

Angel Di Maria returned to domestic action for the first time since winning the World Cup

Juventus forward Moise Kean then managed to get free outside the box after 27 minutes when he received a pass from Angel Di Maria but sent the ball wide of the target.

Adrien Rabiot went close to helping put Juve ahead when he was played through inside the box after 61 minutes but no one managed to reach his cross from near the byline.

It was left for Chiesa to come up with a moment of magic and set up Danilo who gleefully fired home to seal the points.

A minute’s silence was observed for Juventus legends Ernesto Castano and Gianluca Vialli




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