Juventus delivered a commanding performance against Verona, sealing a 3-0 victory at the Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi in Verona, Italy, on Monday. This triumph marks their second consecutive win at the outset of the 2024-25 Italian Serie A season.
The “Old Lady” stands as the only club to have secured victories in both of their opening matches in Italy’s top league, amassing six goals while maintaining two clean sheets. The scoring commenced in the 28th minute when Dusan Vlahovic found the back of the net, giving Juventus the lead.
Nicolo Savona, making his full debut for Juventus, doubled the advantage in the 39th minute with a well-placed shot, showcasing his potential impact on the squad this season.
Early in the second half, Samuel Mbangula’s incisive run into the box from the left wing earned Juventus a penalty in the 52nd minute. Vlahovic confidently converted from the spot, securing his second goal of the match and cementing the team’s dominance.
Juventus coach Thiago Motta praised the team’s collective effort, telling DAZN, “You can see the group’s attitude from the way they press the opponent. They take risks, but if you recover the ball, it’s a big advantage. Congratulations to Dusan, but also to all the others who applied good pressure, allowing us to score.”
Reflecting on the match, Vlahovic expressed his satisfaction, saying, “We got the three points, I’m happy for Savona, for the team, and for the fans. I was a bit unlucky with Como, but today the goals arrived and I’m happy with the attitude of the team. The results are the consequence of the work we do.”
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