Juventus delivered a solid away performance to secure a 2-0 victory over Udinese in their Serie A encounter – extending their unbeaten streak this season to 11 matches (five wins, six draws) – while AC Milan collected all three points from the neighbourhood against Monza.Following a three-game winless streak (two draws, one loss), Juventus were determined to avoid another disappointing result, especially in their first meeting with Udinese since a 1-0 home loss in February. Without the advantage of playing at home, Juventus nonetheless took a fortunate 19th-minute lead. Khéphren Thuram managed to slip the ball through Christian Kabasele’s legs, hitting the post before a rebound off Maduka Okoye found the net. Juventus doubled their lead in similar fashion, as Kenan Yıldız struck the post, allowing Nicolò Savona to slot in his second goal of the season on the rebound.🇮🇹 Udinese 0️⃣ 🆚 1️⃣ Juventus 🇮🇹 ⚽️ Maduka Okoye (GC)SERIE A 🇮🇹 pic.twitter.com/au7Bx6AiMK— Skadoosh (@Skadoosh317823) November 2, 2024 Il raddoppio di Savona chiude i conti contro l’Udinese 🎯Gli highlights della vittoria ⚪️⚫️ su YouTube 📹⤵️— JuventusFC (@juventusfc) November 3, 2024 Facing a two-goal deficit at halftime, Udinese manager Kosta Runjaić introduced Enzo Ebosse and Oier Zarraga in hopes of turning the tide. However, Juventus’ defense held firm, looking much sharper despite recent defensive lapses that saw them concede six goals in two matches. As the game progressed, Juventus frustrated their opponents, with Dušan Vlahović nearly adding a third when he forced Okoye into a strong save at the near post.Udinese had a late chance as substitute Lorenzo Lucca’s header struck the post, but Juventus maintained their composure, recording their eighth clean sheet of the season. The win brings Thiago Motta’s team within four points of the top, while Udinese remains five points back, having suffered their second home defeat of the season.Leao up for sale as early as January!In the closing match of yesterday’s Serie A programme, AC Milan secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Monza in Serie A, with Tijjani Reijnders’ first-half header proving decisive. It marked Milan’s first away clean sheet win since March.Monza had hoped to break their trend of conceding early, as they had done in four of their last five home games. Dany Mota initially seemed to put Monza ahead from Milan Đurić’s knockdown, but the goal was disallowed due to a foul. Monza continued to press, with Georgios Kyriakopoulos narrowly missing from distance, and Daniel Maldini failing to convert a close-range effort.Despite a slow start, Milan gradually took control, and Reijnders broke the deadlock just before halftime by nodding in after Álvaro Morata’s deflected shot. Milan, who had won all their Serie A games this season when scoring first, maintained control in a tense second half. Theo Hernández nearly doubled their lead with a powerful drive that forced a fingertip save from Stefano Turati.Reijnders showing his inner striker’s instinct 🎯#MonzaMilan #SempreMilanBrought to you by @SN4IFUN pic.twitter.com/TS0rel0Ofe— AC Milan (@acmilan) November 3, 2024 Monza struggled to mount a comeback in the second half, ultimately falling short and failing to score at home for the first time in five matches. Although Milan have now won three of their last four, they remain eight points behind leaders Napoli, signaling that they still have work to do to close the gap.SERIE A – MATCHDAY 11Saturday Bologna – Lecce 1-0 (0-0)/Orsolini 85/Udinese – Juventus 0-2 (0-2)/Okoye 19 og, Savona 37/Monza – Milan 0-1 (0-1)/Rejinders 43/Sunday 12:30: (2.05) Napoli (3.45) Atalanta (3.60)17.00: (3.25) Torino (3.40) Fiorentina (2.35)20.00: (4.80) Verona (3.60) Roma (1.85)22.45: (1.17) Inter (7.50) Venezia (16.0)Monday 20.30: (2.85) Empoli (3.10) Como (2.65)20.30: (1.88) Parma (3.50) Genoa (4.20)22.45: (1.50) Lazio (4.20) Cagliari (6.75)***odds are subject to change***
