Bologna 0-1 Juventus: Spalletti’s substitutions worked a charm

Juventus bounced again from final week’s defeat in Naples by edging previous Bologna due to a solitary second-half strike from Juan Cabal.

Luciano Spalletti saved his 3-4-2-1 system, with Jonathan David spearheading the lineup, supported by Kenan Yildiz and Francisco Conceicao. In midfield, Khephren Thuram linked with Manuel Locatelli, whereas Weston McKennie and Andrea Cambiaso began on the wings.

Bologna & Juventus commerce blows in goalless first half

Bologna had been the higher aspect within the opening minutes, however Michele Di Gregorio produced a double save to stop an early purpose.

Nonetheless, the Bianconeri grew as the sport progressed, making a flurry of probabilities. Yildiz discovered himself in entrance of the purpose on a couple of events, however was impeded by Nadir Zortea.

Juventus thought that they had damaged the impasse within the thirty fifth minute, when Federico Ravaglia’s tried clearance was blocked by McKennie, who unselfishly laid it into David’s path. The Canadian scored with a easy tap-in, however the purpose was disallowed for an offside on McKennie within the buildup.

The primary half ultimately ended goalless, however solely as a result of Zortea’s last-minute try struck the woodwork following a slight finger-tip contact from Di Gregorio.

Juan Cabal’s purpose separated the 2 sides

Juventus ultimately discovered the breakthrough within the second half from an surprising supply. Yildiz’s promising shot was blocked by Torbjørn Heggem, however he made amends from the following nook kick. The Turk performed a give-and-go with Conceicao earlier than sending a chic cross to the field that was met by Juan Cabal, whose low header left Ravaglia stranded.

The Colombian wasn’t the one second-half introduction who made a swift impression, as fellow substitute Lois Openda was equally efficient.

The Belgian striker received an aerial ball in opposition to Hegem and charged in the direction of Ravaglia’s purpose, forcing the Norwegian defender to carry him down from the again. The referee had no different alternative however to point out the latter a straight purple that left Bologna with a person down.

Afterwards, it was all Juventus, however Yildiz and Openda wasted a couple of wonderful alternatives to double the guests’ lead.

However ultimately, it was job carried out for the Bianconeri, who returned to Turin with three important factors within the bag, thus rounding off a constructive week that started with a Champions League win over Pafos.