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Juventus Wins 1-0 at Udinese in Serie A

Published 16 March 2026

Juventus claimed a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Udinese in Udine on Saturday evening, securing three crucial points in their push for a top-four finish in Serie A. The match, played at the Bluenergy Stadium as part of round 29, saw Jérémy Boga score the decisive goal in the 38th minute, assisted by Kenan Yıldız, to give the visitors the lead they would hold until the final whistle.

The Bianconeri dominated possession and created multiple scoring opportunities after taking the lead, but Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye made six key saves to keep the scoreline tight. Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti expressed satisfaction with his team's control of the game, though he noted frustration over their inability to convert chances into a second goal. "The performance was strong, but we needed better finishing to make it more comfortable," Spalletti said after the match.

Boga, a winter signing for Juventus, earned praise for his contribution, not only with the goal but also for creating threats for his teammates. The Ivorian forward has now scored twice in Serie A this season, proving an effective addition to the squad. Yıldız also impressed with his assist and overall involvement,...

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