Juventus Win 1-0 at Cagliari Thanks to Dusan Vlahovic's Goal

Juventus continued their push for a top finish in Serie A with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Cagliari in a tense away fixture. The match was decided by a single goal from Serbian striker Dusan Vlahovic, whose clinical finish ensured that the Bianconeri walked away with all three points.

From the outset, Juventus asserted their dominance in possession, controlling the midfield and looking for gaps in Cagliari’s disciplined defense. However, the hosts showed resilience, closing down spaces and forcing Juve to work hard for every attacking move. Despite several early attempts, the first half ended goalless, with both sides unable to find a breakthrough.

Massimiliano Allegri’s men came out stronger in the second half, increasing their intensity and pressing higher up the pitch. Their efforts bore fruit in the 55th minute when Vlahovic capitalized on a well-timed cross from Filip Kostić. The Serbian striker displayed his sharp instincts in the box, positioning himself perfectly to volley the ball past the Cagliari goalkeeper.

Following the goal, Cagliari attempted to mount a response, pushing forward in search of an equalizer. However, Juventus’ defensive unit, led by Gleison Bremer and Danilo, stood firm and successfully repelled multiple attacking waves. Wojciech Szczęsny was called into action on a few occasions, but the Polish goalkeeper maintained his composure to secure a crucial clean sheet.

Allegri’s tactical approach was evident in the closing stages, as Juventus adopted a more cautious strategy to protect their lead. With Manuel Locatelli and Adrien Rabiot controlling the midfield, the visitors managed to disrupt Cagliari’s rhythm and limit their offensive opportunities. Despite some nervy moments in injury time, Juventus held on to claim the victory.

The win marks another important step in Juventus’ pursuit of Champions League qualification, keeping them within touching distance of the top teams in Serie A. Vlahovic’s goal further solidifies his role as the team’s primary attacking threat, with the Serbian international continuing to prove his worth in decisive moments.

For Cagliari, the defeat was disappointing, but their fighting spirit against one of Italy’s biggest clubs was commendable. They remain in a battle to stay above the relegation zone and will need to regroup quickly ahead of their next fixture.

Juventus will now shift their focus to their upcoming matches, knowing that consistency will be key in securing a strong finish to the season. With crucial games on the horizon, Allegri will be hoping that Vlahovic’s fine form continues to guide the Bianconeri toward their objectives.