Juventus 2-0 Genoa: Juan Cuadrado and Paulo Dybala strike in either half in solid win for hosts
Juventus 2-0 Genoa: Juan Cuadrado scores directly from a CORNER before Paulo Dybala makes sure of the result to close the gap to the top four and heap more pressure on Shevchenko’s relegation-threatened side
- Juventus move to within seven points of the top four with a win over Genoa
- Full back Juan Cuadrado opened the scoring for the hosts in the ninth minute
- The Colombian netted directly from a corner, beating Sirigu with a high delivery
- The hosts were left frustrated on multiple occasions as Genoa stood firm
- However, Paulo Dybala wrapped up the points late on by scoring Juve’s second
Juventus have moved to within seven points of the Champions League places in the Serie A after they scored twice past a stubborn Genoa side at home on Sunday.
Juan Cuadrado broke the deadlock after just nine minutes by spectacularly scoring from a corner to give Juventus an early advantage at the Allianz Stadium.
Genoa goalkeeper Salvatore Sirigu was forced to make a string of superb saves during the first half to deny the hosts a second, leaving Allegri’s men frustrated that they went 2-0 up going into the break.
However, Juventus finally got their second goal in the final 10 minutes as Paulo Dybala finished off a fine passing move to take all three points against Genoa.
Full match report to follow
Paulo Dybala celebrates scoring Juventus’ second goal in their 2-0 win over Genoa
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