Dusan Vlahovic’s formidable brace initially seemed insufficient to break Juventus’ winless streak against Frosinone. However, in a dramatic turn of events, Daniele Rugani’s last-gasp goal secured a crucial victory for the Bianconeri, providing a much-needed boost for Massimiliano Allegri’s side.
Despite the return of Gleison Bremer from suspension, Juventus faced a slew of absences, including key players such as Danilo, Mattia De Sciglio, Moise Kean, and Mattia Perin. Conversely, Frosinone entered the contest without several notable figures, including Kevin Bonifazi, Riccardo Marchizza, Anthony Oyono, Mateus Lusuardi, Sergio Kalaj, Marvin Cuni, and Giuseppe Caso.
The encounter began with a flurry of action, as Weston McKennie’s deft touch off a Federico Gatti delivery set up Vlahovic’s clinical finish at the near post, giving Juventus an early lead. However, Frosinone responded swiftly, with Walid Cheddira heading home unmarked from Marco Brescianini’s pinpoint cross to restore parity.
Undeterred by Frosinone’s equalizer, Juventus regained the lead in emphatic fashion, courtesy of Vlahovic’s clinical prowess. The Serbian striker capitalized on McKennie’s precise through ball, notching his second goal of the match and putting Juventus back in the driver’s seat.
As the contest progressed, both teams continued to fashion chances, with Alcaraz inadvertently impeding Gatti’s volley and Kenan Yildiz squandering a prime opportunity for Frosinone. However, neither side could find the breakthrough, setting the stage for a tense finale.
In the dying moments of the match, Juventus conjured a moment of brilliance from a set-piece situation. Samuel Iling-Junior’s corner found Vlahovic, whose deft flick-on fell perfectly for Rugani at the back post. The Italian defender made no mistake, slotting home from a tight angle to seal Juventus’ hard-fought victory and end their recent struggles.
The result will undoubtedly come as a relief to Allegri and his charges, providing a much-needed morale boost as they look to navigate a challenging run of fixtures. With key players stepping up when it mattered most, Juventus will be hoping to build on this positive momentum as they continue their pursuit of success in both domestic and continental competitions.