Juventus 1-0 Udinese: Danilo’s late strike extends win-streak in Serie A to eight games in a row

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Juventus 1-0 Udinese: Danilo’s late goal ensures the bianconeri extend their Serie A winning streak to eight games in a row… while Massimiliano Allegri’s side cut the gap to Napoli to four points

  • Juventus came out late to snatch a 1-0 win over Udinese in Serie A on Saturday
  • Massimiliano Allegri’s team had been stagnant for most of the match.
  • But the center back Danilo gave them the advantage after connecting with Federico Chiesa
  • The result places Allegri’s team second in the table and four points behind Napoli

Juventus extended their Serie A winning streak to eight games in a row after beating Udinese 1-0 on Saturday night.

Massimiliano Allegri’s side had been in close competition with their league rivals before centre-back Danilo gave his side the lead on 86 minutes.

The result means the Old Lady rises to second in the Serie A table and just four points behind league leaders Napoli.

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Danilo celebrates after giving his team the lead at the end of the match against Udinese

Danilo celebrates after giving his team the lead at the end of the match against Udinese

The Brazilian's goal ensures his team the jump to AC Milan and rises to second place in the table

The Brazilian’s goal ensures his team the jump to AC Milan and rises to second place in the table

Massimiliano Allegri watched as his team took a late victory in the top flight match.

Massimiliano Allegri watched as his team took a late victory in the top flight match.

Ángel Di María returned to domestic action for the first time since winning the World Cup.

Ángel Di María returned to domestic action for the first time since winning the World Cup.

A minute's silence was observed for Juventus legends Ernesto Castano and Gianluca Vialli

A minute’s silence was observed for Juventus legends Ernesto Castano and Gianluca Vialli