Juventus Edge Past Udinese, Maintain Title Charge
Bianconeri Secure Narrow 2-1 Victory
McKennie's Header Misses, Dybala Nets Winner
Juventus maintained their grip on the Scudetto race with a hard-fought 2-1 triumph over Udinese at the Dacia Arena on Sunday.
In a match characterized by high intensity and end-to-end action, the Bianconeri grabbed all three points courtesy of goals from Moise Kean and Paulo Dybala, while Beto pulled one back for the hosts.
Despite Weston McKennie nearly breaking the deadlock with a close-range header, it was Kean who gave Allegri's men the lead in the 24th minute, tapping in from close range after being assisted by Juan Cuadrado.
However, Udinese refused to surrender and equalized through Beto in the 56th minute. The Brazilian forward capitalized on a defensive lapse to fire home from inside the box.
Unfazed by the setback, Juventus continued to press and were duly rewarded when Dybala netted the winner in the 82nd minute. The Argentine maestro received a pass from McKennie and curled a stunning shot into the bottom corner.
Juventus' victory extends their lead atop the Serie A standings to 10 points over bitter rivals Inter Milan. With just a handful of matches remaining in the season, the Bianconeri are in pole position to secure their 10th Scudetto in 11 years.
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