Post-Tudor Juventus beat Udinese to end poor run of form | OneFootball

Juventus returned to winning ways with an important 3-1 victory over Udinese this evening, ending a disappointing run of eight consecutive matches without a win. The Bianconeri, playing under the guidance of an interim manager, showed renewed determination and spirit as they finally secured three crucial points. The result provided a much-needed lift for both players and supporters after a challenging period marked by inconsistency and frustration.

From the opening minutes, Juventus displayed a sense of urgency that had been missing in previous games. Their positive start was rewarded after just five minutes when Dusan Vlahovic confidently converted a penalty to give Juve an early lead. The Serbian striker once again demonstrated his composure in front of goal.

Vlahovic appeared to have doubled the lead only ten minutes later when he found the net again, but the goal was disallowed following a review. Despite that setback, Juventus maintained its intensity and continued to push forward. The performance suggested that the players were eager to respond positively after the recent managerial change, as though they had been waiting for a fresh start to show their true potential.

However, Udinese gradually grew into the contest, gaining confidence as the first half progressed. Their persistence was rewarded when Nicolo Zaniolo equalised late in the opening period, leaving Juventus once again facing familiar doubts.

Juventus regrouped during the interval with a clear determination not to allow their winless run to extend to nine matches. They came out in the second half with renewed focus and began to dominate possession, pressing forward in search of the breakthrough. Federico Gatti provided the crucial second goal, putting the Bianconeri back in front and restoring belief among the players.

Udinese continued to apply pressure, but Juventus held their shape and composure. Their persistence was rewarded once more when they earned a second penalty, which Kenan Yildiz calmly converted to make it 3-1. The goal sealed a deserved victory and underlined a much-improved performance from a side desperate to regain confidence.