Unable To Score Goals, Juventus Still Wins Against 10 Lazio Players

Juventus only narrowly won 1-0 against Lazio who played with 10 people in the Italian Serie A match. (X/@SerieA)

JAKARTA - Juventus failed to show their best game when they hosted Lazio in the Italian Serie A match at the Allianz Stadium, Sunday, October 20, 2024 in the morning WIB. Even Juve were unable to score even though they could win 1-0 over the opponent who played with 10 people.

Juventus had to work hard to win a game that wasn't easy. How not, Lazio were able to put up a tight fight while playing at home to opponents.

Despite playing with 10 people after his red card, defender Alessio Romagnoli in the 24th minute, Lazio was still able to keep up with Juve's game. Even the hosts were almost frustrated that Lazio's defense remained solid despite losing defenders.

Dusan Vlahovic striker Kenan Yildiz was unable to overcome the deadlock. Juve finally picked up three points at home with Mario Gila's own goal at the last minute.

This is a relief victory after Juve were arrested by Cagliari 1-1 in the last match before the international break. Not only that, Juve also had good capital before facing VfB Stuttgart in the Champions League in the middle of this week.

The victory over Lazio made Juve overshadow the leadership of the Napoli standings. Now, both teams have the same points, 16. Only, Napoli are ahead of goal difference. Antonio Conte's team also have the opportunity to stay away from Juve if they beat Empoli, Sunday, October 20, 2024 evening WIB.

Meanwhile, the defeat in the away match made Lazio drop because AC Milan won 1-0 over Udinese. They took sixth place after pocketing the 13th point.

In that match, Juve really had a hard time facing Lazio. It's just that Lazio's impressive start ended up falling apart after Romagnoli fouled Pierre Kalulu in the 24th minute. The referee briefly reviewed the incident via VAR before issuing a red card for the former AC Milan defender.

Juve actually tried to take advantage of the advantage of facing opponents with 10 people. Only the big Bianconeri attack seemed futile. There is no chance that can be converted into a goal. Marco Baroni's men were still able to maintain a goalless draw.

Entering the second half, Lazio remained very well. Juve himself got a chance through Vlahovic. It's just that his shot still hit the post. Furthermore, Douglas Luiz's header is also still wide.

Even though they always fail, Thiago Motta's team is still trying to break into the Lazio goal which was guarded by Ivan Provedel. In the 81st minute, Vlahovic again got a chance to score. Only, his efforts to be thwarted by the Provendel goalkeeper several times.

After repeatedly making no results, Juve was finally able to break the deadlock. However, Juve's efforts were actually assisted by Lazio players.

Yes, Crazy is actually trying to block the cross ball from defender Juan Cabal. It's just that, his efforts made the ball slide into his own goal and failed to be saved by Provedel. Crazy suicide goals were created in the 85th minute. The score changed to 1-0 and lasted until the game was over.