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Juventus Defeat Verona 2-0 to Reclaim Serie A Top Four Spot

Late goals from Khephren Thuram and Teun Koopmeiners secure Juventus' fifth consecutive league win amid fan frustration over an underwhelming season.

Soccer Football - Serie A - Juventus v Hellas Verona - Allianz Stadium, Turin, Italy - March 3, 2025 Juventus' Teun Koopmeiners scores their second goal past Hellas Verona's Lorenzo Montipo REUTERS/Massimo Pinca
Soccer Football - Serie A - Juventus v Hellas Verona - Allianz Stadium, Turin, Italy - March 3, 2025 Hellas Verona's Antoine Bernede in action with Juventus' Khephren Thuram REUTERS/Massimo Pinca
Soccer Football - Serie A - Juventus v Hellas Verona - Allianz Stadium, Turin, Italy - March 3, 2025 Juventus' Teun Koopmeiners celebrates scoring their second goal with Khephren Thuram REUTERS/Massimo Pinca
Soccer Football - Serie A - Juventus v Hellas Verona - Allianz Stadium, Turin, Italy - March 3, 2025 Juventus' Khephren Thuram celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Massimo Pinca

Overview

  • Juventus climbed to fourth place in Serie A with a 2-0 victory over Verona, overtaking Lazio by two points.
  • Khephren Thuram broke the deadlock in the 72nd minute with a composed finish after a dominant but frustrating first half for Juventus.
  • Teun Koopmeiners sealed the win with a late goal in the 90th minute, marking his third goal of the season.
  • The victory comes as Juventus fans express dissatisfaction with the team's performance this season, including their early exit from the Champions League and the Italian Cup.
  • Juventus now sit six points behind league leaders Inter Milan and prepare to face third-placed Atalanta next week in a key matchup.