It was a  good enough case for Juve, as Allegri’s side won a tight match by a single goal, to move the Turin side one point clear of the Serie A leaders. Both Neither team dominated the match and the 90 minutes did not achieve much. Clear opportunities for both teams. José Mourinho’s struggling Roma were the team that started the game best

In the first half, they were determined not to let the title contenders find any  rhythm. Roma caught up with the home team, denying Juve a path to goal from the wings and forcing them into the middle of the field. Vlahovic is Juventus’ most active  creative talent, but some chances he fails kept the goalkeeper in check. As things stand, neither number 1 was really threatened in the opening 45 minutes – largely thanks to solid defensive performances at each end of the game. The second half could have been a carbon copy of the first, with the hosts not coming out of the tunnel at a faster pace than the visitors. Yildiz’s early chance was blocked by Beauvais, but shortly afterwards Blachowicz and Rabiot combined to create a golden chance inside the box.

Conceding did not bring much urgency to Mourino’s team. Juventus happily filled the midfield and invited Roma forward, while denying Romelu Lukaku any chance.The away team had little  creativity, while Juve seemed to believe that just one goal was needed. was enough. That proved it, as  convincing but uninspired performances kept the pressure on Inter until 2024.

TALKING POINT: POSITION PERFORMANCE?

The home fans may have been pleased with tonight’s result at the Allianz Stadium, but for much of the game they were clearly unconvinced by the display. performance of their team. It can be great – indeed inevitable – to get some strange results on the way to the scudetto but, in general, to win a title, teams tend to  play like champions. br>Instead, tonight’s win over Roma was another that Max Allegri will have to admit was ‘borderline’. Eventually, they will have to start eliminating teams, otherwise that advantage will go the other way. As it stands, Juventus is left with a first-place result. While this position certainly pleases them, there’s no better time than the new year to turn over a new leaf.

PLAYER OF THE MATCH – DUSAN VLAHOVIC

The one who was mentioned more than anyone else in the first half and then created the chance to score the decisive goal early in the second half. Although Vlahovic’s finishing is not up to par and he will be as frustrated with his shots as anyone else, his positional play is superb and he causes all sorts of problems for the Roma defenders. He could find himself replaced by dynamic terrier Yildiz, but for now he remains Juve’s top dog.

MATCH HIGHLIGHTSROMA MARK ARTICLES

A well-taken corner kick from the right found Bryan Cristante just inside the box. His instant shot went wide of the right post. Roma really started very well. JUVENTUS IS NEAR! Kostic shot a neat shot, leaving the goalkeeper out of position, straight into the corner of the goal. A visionary running back from Ndicka, who stood in his way and prevented Juventus from taking advantage. Until halftime, that’s it.GOAL! JUVENTUS 1 – 0 ROMA (RABIOT) Roma’s sloppy defense gives Juve a chance. Adrien Rabiot appeared just inside the box to meet Vlahovic’s shot, before passing the goalkeeper low and to his left. A whisper of offside but VAR said everything was fine.JUVENTUS CONTRIBUTED! Chiesa played well on the left wing to find McKennie in the middle, but the shot from inside the box went straight to Patricio, who instinctively used his foot to block it. The 2-0 could have been done and dusted.