The Serbian striker scores the decisive header as Tudor’s side earns a second straight victory in Serie A.
Juventus left the Stadio Luigi Ferraris with all three points thanks to a decisive goal from Dusan Vlahovic, who came off the bench to secure a 1-0 win over Genoa.
The first half offered few clear chances, with the home side relying on goalkeeper Leali to keep them alive. The Genoa keeper made two outstanding saves in the 41st minute—first on Gatti from close range, then on Yildiz’s curling shot. On the rebound, David wasted a golden opportunity, firing over the bar with the goal wide open.
Genoa nearly found the breakthrough after the restart when Ellertsson got past Joao Mario and Bremer, only for the Brazilian defender to recover just in time. The match remained in deadlock until the 73rd minute, when Tudor’s substitutions changed the game: Kostic delivered a perfect corner, and Vlahovic rose above everyone to beat Leali with a powerful header.
The home side came agonizingly close to equalizing deep into stoppage time, as Masini’s header struck the crossbar in the 96th minute, leaving Di Gregorio rooted to the spot. But Juventus held on, maintaining a perfect start to the season.
Match Report
Scorer: 73’ Vlahovic (Juventus)
Genoa (4-2-3-1): Leali; Norton-Cuffy, Ostigard, Vasquez, Martin; Frendrup (78′ Ekhator), Masini; Carboni (65′ Malinovskyi), Stanciu (65′ Thorsby), Ellertsson (77′ Vitinha); Colombo (78′ Ekuban).
Coach: Vieira
Juventus (3-4-2-1): Di Gregorio; Gatti, Bremer, Kelly; Kalulu, Locatelli (62′ Koopmeiners), Thuram, Joao Mario (62′ Kostic); Conceicao (83′ Nico Gonzalez), Yildiz (90′ McKennie); David (62′ Vlahovic).
Coach: Tudor
Referee: Chiffi
Booked: 19’ Joao Mario (Juventus), 67’ Ostigard (Genoa), 82’ Koopmeiners (Juventus)
