🇮🇹 Juventus beat Roma, close in on top four with second straight win | OneFootball

Juventus confirmed their good form this season by defeating Roma 2-1 this Saturday (20th), in Turin, in the 16th round of the Italian Championship.

In a direct clash at the top of the table, the Bianconeri opened the scoring at the very end of the first half, with Francisco Conceição, rewarding a balanced opening period but with greater territorial control from the home side.

After the break, Juve remained more objective and extended their lead in the 25th minute of the second half, when Openda took advantage of space in the Roma defense to finish precisely.

Roma still tried to react and pulled one back six minutes later, with Baldanzi, bringing tension to the final minutes of the match.

Despite the pressure, Juventus managed to hold on to their lead and secured their second consecutive win in the championship.

With this result, the Turin team reached 29 points and climbed to fifth place, closing in on the top four. Roma, despite the defeat, remained in fourth place with 30 points, now feeling the competition closing in.

In the next round, Juventus will be back on the pitch on Saturday, December 27, when they visit Pisa. Roma, on the other hand, will try to bounce back against Genoa on Monday, December 29, at the Stadio Olimpico.

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