Mansion Sports – Juventus finally brought an end to their negative streak in Matchday 9 of the 2025/2026 Serie A season. Hosting Udinese at the Allianz Stadium, the Bianconeri secured a crucial 3-1 victory on home soil.

The goals for Juventus came from Dusan Vlahovic, Federico Gatti, and Kenan Yildiz, while Nicolo Zaniolo scored the only goal for Udinese.

With this win, Juventus climbed to sixth place in the Serie A standings with 15 points. Meanwhile, Udinese remain in ninth position with 12 points.

First Half

Playing in front of their home fans, Juventus immediately took control of the match and pressed high from the opening whistle. Their efforts to grab an early lead paid off almost instantly.

Just three minutes into the game, Juventus were awarded a penalty after Dusan Vlahovic was fouled inside the box. The Serbian striker stepped up as the taker and calmly converted the spot-kick to give the hosts a 1-0 advantage.

The early goal opened up the tempo of the game. Udinese pushed forward in search of an equalizer, while Juventus continued to attack with growing confidence.

However, in the closing stages of the first half, Juventus lost their defensive focus. A moment of confusion in the penalty area allowed Nicolo Zaniolo to pounce on a loose ball and slot it past the goalkeeper, bringing the score level at 1-1. The first half ended with both teams sharing the spoils.

Second Half

The second half began with a higher tempo as both sides looked eager to find the next goal. Juventus maintained greater control of possession and continued to apply pressure through wide areas.

Their persistence was rewarded in the 67th minute. From a precise cross delivered by Andrea Cambiaso, defender Federico Gatti rose highest to send a powerful header into the net, restoring Juventus’ lead at 2-1.

The goal ignited the atmosphere inside the Allianz Stadium. Juventus grew more dominant, while Udinese began to struggle to cope with the hosts’ sustained pressure.

In stoppage time, Juventus were awarded another penalty after Kenan Yildiz was brought down inside the box. 

The young Turkish forward took responsibility himself and successfully converted the penalty, sealing the 3-1 victory for the Bianconeri.

The final whistle confirmed a much-needed win for Juventus, marking an important step in rebuilding their momentum in Serie A.

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