Club World Cup 2025, Juventus is effectively in the round of XNUMX: Yildiz knocks down Wydad AC
The Bianconeri win 4-1 against the Moroccans: Yildiz first causes Boutouil's own goal, then scores a brace. In the end there is also glory for Vlahovic
Philadelphia, June 22, 2025 - Two out of two for the Juventus at the Club World Cup and qualification for the round of 4 practically achieved with one round to spare (unless there are sensational results in the next matches). In Philadelphia the Old Lady defeated 1-XNUMX Wydad AC, driven by the super performance of Yildiz. The Turkish starlet first causes the own goal Boutonniere, then scores a brace that knocks out the Moroccans. In the end there is also glory for Vlahovic, who completes the celebration of his team from the penalty spot. In the middle, the flag net of Lorch.
The choices of the two coaches
Juventus (3-4-2-1): Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Savona, Kelly; Alberto Costa, McKennie, Thuram, Cambiaso; Yildiz, Conceicao; Kolo Muani. Coach Tudor.
Wydad AC (4-2-3-1): Benabid; Moufi, Ferreira, Boutouil, Meijers, Moufid; Amrabat, Zemraoui, El Moubarik, Lorch; Obeng. All. Benhachem.
The news
First half - Wydad starts with a very high pressing, which causes McKennie's mistake and Lorch's conclusion in the 4th minute, blocked on the ground by Di Gregorio. However, Juventus takes the lead in the 6th minute with their first real offensive foray: after a very long ball circulation, Thuram's pass is decisive for Star, who pierces Benabid with his left foot, with the decisive deflection of Boutonniere. The Bianconeri could immediately double their lead, but first kolo muani does not arrive acrobatically on Yildiz's cross, then Alberto Costa puts it just wide. No big deal for the Old Lady, because for the 2-0 they only have to wait a few minutes: in the 16th minute Cambiaso's percussion frees Star, whose right foot is a masterpiece and goes into the top corner. It is a cold-blooded assault by the Piedmontese, but this time Thuram's left foot does not hit the target. Madama seems in total control and instead in the 25th minute concedes the first goal of this Club World Cup: on a throw-in, a double indecision by Kalulu and Savona allows Amrabat to serve the assist to Lorch, which gives Di Gregorio no chance. After the cooling break the match becomes more broken and the emotions decrease. Juve does not run any particular risks, but does not give the impression of dominance as at the beginning.
Second half - At the start of the second half, changes on both sides: Tudor replaces McKennie with Koopmeiners, while on the other side Obeng and Meijers are out, Mwalimu and Omar Alsomah are in. The script of the match is more or less the same as the second part of the first half. In the 57th minute, the Piedmontese are unlucky: following a corner, Cambiaso hits the post. In the 62nd minute, Kolo Muani's mistake in front of goal is sensational, as he sends Kelly's assist wide. The Moroccans also show themselves up front, but Di Gregorio mustn't get his gloves dirty. After the missed opportunities, Madama scores the third in the 69th minute: the scorer is once again Star, who thanks Kolo Muani for the assist and, after sending the defender to the bar, scores again with a billiard shot. Wydad could immediately close the gap, but Lorch's aim is off. Tudor also brings on Locatelli, Nico Gonzalez, Vlahovic and later Gatti. The Old Lady just needs to manage the lead, secured also by two saves by Di Gregorio on Moufid and Mwalimu. In the minutes of injury time, the black and white poker also arrives with Vlahovic, who first earns the penalty (foul by Guilherme) and then converts it.
The little table
Juventus - Wydad 4-1
Networks: 6′ own goal Boutouil, 16′, 68′ Yildiz, 25′ Lorch, 94′ Vlahovic
Juventus (3-4-2-1): Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Kelly, Savona; Alberto Costa (71′ Locatelli), Thuram, McKennie (45′ Koopmeiners), Cambiaso; Conceicao (71′ Nico Gonzalez), Yildiz (83′ Gatti); Kolo Muani (71′ Vlahovic). All: Tudor. Subs: Pinsoglio, Daffara, Garofani, Adzic, Kostic, Weah, Rugani, Douglas Luiz, Rouhi, Mbangula. wydad (4-2-3-1): Benabid; Moufi, Ferreira, Boutouil (77′ Harkass), Meijers (45′ Mwalimu ), Moufid (86′ Boucheta); Amrabat, Zemraoui (77′ Mailula ), El Moubarik, Lorch; Obeng (45′ Al Somah). All.Benhachem Avail. El Motie, Moutarajji, Malsa, Rayhi, Fathi, Boucheta. Ammonites: 22′ Meijers, 50′ Ferreira, 77′ Thuram.
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