Juventus could only draw against AS Roma in the third week of the 2024/2024 Serie A match at the Allianz Stadium, Sunday (01/09/2024).
This match was very tough. Both teams even had difficulty creating dangerous opportunities in the opponent’s defense.
Both teams even only recorded one shot on target in this match. However, in terms of match dominance, Roma was slightly superior to Juventus.
This result means that Juve now has seven points from three matches and they are in second place in the 2024/2025 Italian League standings. Meanwhile, Roma is in 17th place with a collection of two points.
This duel immediately went fiercely. Juve got a chance from Cabal’s header in the seventh minute but the ball went wide of the target.
Roma then tried to threaten back from Ndicka and Pellegrini. But their shots were still blocked by Juve’s defense.
Roma then threatened from Saelemaekers’ kick in the 13th minute. But the ball was still saved by the goalkeeper.
The duel then took place fiercely and intensely. Several violations occurred.
In the 42nd minute, finally another opportunity was created. Vlahovic managed to record a shot on target after receiving a pass from Yildiz. However, the opportunity was still thwarted by Svilar.
In the end, no goals were scored until halftime. Juventus vs AS Roma.
In the second half, Juventus made substitutions. Two players were withdrawn and two players came in. One of them was Teun Koopmeiners.
However, AS Roma still put up fierce resistance. Violations also occurred quite often.
In the 73rd minute, Juve got a chance from Bremer’s header. However, the ball still missed the goal.
Roma then made substitutions too. They then threatened from Dybala’s kick in the 87th minute. But his shot was still blocked.
In the 90th minute, Roma threatened again from Angelino. However, his kick was still wide of the target.
In the end, no more goals were scored. Juventus 0-0 AS Roma.
Thiago Motta felt that the Juventus-AS Roma game was a balanced affair and a draw was a fair result for both teams.
Both Juventus and Roma had just one shot on target, with the home side’s expected goals (xG) total of 0.47, just slightly better than their opponents’ 0.37.
“I think it was a fair result, in a balanced game. We didn’t concede and we have one more point in the table,” said Motta.
“I’m very satisfied with the team and their commitment. We could have done much better today in terms of precision in the offensive phase, but the opponents knew how to defend and didn’t give us space.”
It was the first time since 2014/15 that Juventus have kept a clean sheet in their first three Serie A games of the season.
“Today we were too aggressive. Sometimes we played well, sometimes they played well, it was a very difficult and balanced game,” added Motta.
“We failed to understand the right moments to attack Roma, who, it must be underlined, are a great team. Offensively, we could have done better.”
Juve’s only shot on target before the break came from striker Dusan Vlahovic, who opened his account for the season with a double in Verona.
Against Roma, he had more attempts, but none of them created a threat inside the visitors’ penalty area.
“Vlahovic? I saw him very well. He always helps the team,” said Motta.
“Sometimes he scores, sometimes not, but in my team as a striker I don’t just look at goals. He has to continue like this.”
