Lazio beat Juventus 1-0 as Basic scores early, Tudor under scrutiny

Lazio beat Juventus 1-0 at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday evening, courtesy of an early Toma Basic goal, handing Maurizio Sarri’s side a timely lift while deepening scrutiny of Juventus and head coach Igor Tudor. The match was decided in the ninth minute after a misplaced headed pass from Juventus forward Jonathan David was intercepted by Danilo Cataldi and fed to Basic, who drove a low finish into the bottom right corner.

Lazio held that slender lead for the remainder of the game, with both sides voicing complaints about officiating under referee Andrea Colombo. Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie avoided a second yellow card for a tackle on Matteo Guendouzi in the 57th minute, drawing protests from Lazio players. Later, Juventus defender Mario Gila appeared to step on Francisco Conceição’s boot in the penalty area, a moment that prompted further appeals but produced no spot kick.

Basic, who began the season outside Lazio’s initial plans and had been on the transfer market, has become a regular starter amid the club’s injury problems. After the match he said he felt “happy, but also exhausted” and urged his team to stay focused because the league table remains tight. Lazio...