Genoa 0-1 Juventus: Vlahovic saves the day as Bianconeri survive late scare

After beating Parma on the opening day, Juventus registered their first win on the street this season, edging previous their hosts Genoa on the Luigi Ferraris

Igor Tudor began with a 3-4-2-1 formation spearheaded by Jonathan David, who had Kenan Yildiz and Francisco Cocneicao in assist. Manuel Locatelli and Khephren performed within the double pivot, whereas Joao Mario made his full debut on the left flank, with Pierre Kalulu working on the opposite wing.

Forgettable first half from Genoa & Juventus

The primary half was largely a tepid affair, with too many whistles from the referee and little or no momentum on both aspect.

Nonetheless, the 2 groups raised the tempo in direction of the tip of the primary half. Genoa winger Mikael Egill Ellertsson examined Michele Di Gregorio from shut vary, however the Italian goalkeeper was as much as the duty.

Yildiz then loved an electrical spell. First, he picked up Federico Gatti contained in the field. The large defender despatched a strong first-time shot along with his left, however Nicola Leali put a robust palm to cease it.

Afterwards, the Turkish teen went to the aim himself. The Genoa goalkeeper spilt it, however David shockingly despatched the ball wayward regardless of being offered with an open internet.

Vlahovic & Kostic mix to attain the winner

After the break, it was extra of the identical, however Tudor made a triple-substitution that modified the course of the motion, bringing in Teun Koopmeiners, Filip Kostic and Dusan Vlahovic. Whereas the Dutchman’s influence was restricted, the 2 Serbians mixed to attain the winner.

Kostic’s perfectly-bent nook kick discovered the top of his compatriot, who directed it in direction of the far submit with a scientific flick.

The Grifone tried their luck within the dying embers, and nearly scored with the ultimate play of the competition, however Patrizio Mazini’s header was denied by the woodwork, a lot to Tudor’s reduction.

Subsequently, Juventus maintained their good run, profitable their first two contests of the season with clear sheets. Nonetheless, their first actual take a look at will ensue proper after the worldwide break, once they tackle Inter within the Derby d’Italia.

Genoa 0-1 Juventus

Targets: 72′ Vlahovic (J)

Genoa: Leaal, Martin, Ostigard, Stanciu (64′ Thorsby), Norton-Cuffy, Vasquez (C), Carboni (64′ Malinovsky), Colombo (76′ Ecuban), Florendrup (76′ Ekhator), Masini, Elletsson (Vininha).

Juventus (3-4-2-1): Of Gregorio; Gatti, Bremer, Kelly; Kalulu, Locatelli (61 ′ Koopmeiners), Thuram, Joao Mario (61 ′ Kostic); Conceicao (82 ′ Nico Gonzalez), Yildiz (89 ′ McKennie); David (61 ′ Vlahovic).

Yellow playing cards: Joao Mario 19′ (J), Ostigard 66′ (G), Koopmeiners 81′ (J)

Referee: Chiffi from Padua