Italian Serie A League Results Surprise: Juventus Swallowed First Defeat, Defeated By Monza 0-1

Monza's players celebrated Christian Gytkjaer's (back-right) goal against Juventus in the Italian Serie A League match on September 18, 2022. (Antara)/AFP/Miguel Medina)

JAKARTA - Monza gave Juventus their first defeat in Serie A this season with a 1-0 score in the 7th week of the Italian Serie A at the Brianteo Stadium on Sunday (18/09) night WIB.

Juventus, who needed a win, was even made difficult because they had to play with 10 people after Angel Di Maria received a red card. Monza successfully took advantage of the player's advantage and scored the winning goal thanks to Christian Gytkjaer.

This result makes Juventus stuck in the eighth position standings with 10 points. While Monza rose to 18th position with four points.

Juventus immediately threatened from the start. Filip Kostic's superb pass was met by Angel Di Maria in the first minute, but the Argentine's left-footed shot was wide of the target.

Monza hit back two minutes later. Nicolo Rovella fired a long-range shot that was still off the left side of the Juve goal, escorted by Mattia Perin.

Monza created a chance in the 12th minute with Armando Izzo's header but his effort still bounced over the bar. The Bianconeri hit back two minutes later with Dusan Vlahovic's close-range effort also missing the mark.

Patrick Ciurria got a chance in the 18th minute, unfortunately, his shot went wide on the right side of the Juventus goal. Vlahovic had a golden opportunity in front of Monza's goal 10 minutes later, but his shot was saved by goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio.

Disaster struck Juventus when they had to play with 10 men since the 40th minute after Di Maria received a straight red card. Guarded by Izzo from behind, the Argentine looked emotional and finally nudged his opponent in the chest.

The Juventus players protested, including Leonardo Bonucci who was on the bench. However, the referee's decision did not change.

No goals were scored and the first half closed with the score 0-0.

In the second half, Monza appeared pressing. Rovella fired from inside the penalty area in the 49th minute, but the ball was saved by Perin.

Monza really took advantage of the player's advantage and continued to press the visitors.

Danny Mota almost brought Monza ahead in the 52nd minute. Receiving a low cross from Ciurria, Mota's close-range flick was still narrowly wide on the right side of the Old Lady's goal.

Monza continues to attack Juventus. Christian Gytkjaer's header in the 56th minute was still wide, while Carlos Augusto's long-range shot in the 64th minute was secured by Perin.

The home team's supporters finally cheered in the 74th minute. Juventus finally conceded through Gytkjaer's goal. He successfully grabbed a cross from Ciurria, successfully grabbed by Gytkjaer in front of the Juventus goal, and made Perin dead. Monza won 1-0 and lasted until the end.