Juventus beats Roma, closing in on Serie A top 4

For most of the first half, the match was tightly contested. Both teams were active in shooting, but most attempts came from outside the penalty box or awkward positions, resulting in few accurate shots on target.

Towards the end of the half, Juventus increased their tempo, frequently attacking down both wings to stretch Roma’s defense. In the 43rd minute, Conceicao nearly scored with a dangerous shot, forcing the visiting goalkeeper into a fine save.

Just one minute later, Juventus’ continuous pressure finally paid off. After a smooth combination inside the box between Yildiz and Cambiaso, Conceicao rushed in to finish neatly, putting the hosts ahead 1-0 to the delight of the crowd.

In the second half, AS Roma pushed forward to look for an equalizer. Coach Gasperini made three substitutions to improve the attack and add unpredictability. Nevertheless, Juventus kept control and managed the midfield well. On the other side, Coach Spalletti also made three changes, which quickly proved effective.

In the 70th minute, Openda took advantage of a good opportunity to score Juventus’ second goal, extending their lead. However, AS Roma did not give up. Shortly after, Tommaso Baldanzi reduced the deficit to 1-2 with a close-range tap-in, reigniting hope for the visitors.

The final minutes were full of excitement. Juventus almost scored a third when Yildiz’s shot hit the post, much to the fans’ regret. Ultimately, Juventus preserved their 2-1 win, earning three crucial points and temporarily moving to 5th place in Serie A with 29 points, just one point behind the top 4.

+Scorers: Conceicao 44', Openda 70' - Tommaso Baldanzi 76'

+Starting lineups

Juventus: Di Gregorio, Kelly, Bremer, Kalulu, Thuram, Cambiaso, Locatelli, McKennie, Yildiz, Conceicao, Openda

AS Roma: Svilar, Mancini, Ziolkowski, Rensch, Celik, Cristante, Kone, Wesley, Soule, Pellegrini, Dybala

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