Weston McKennie and Juventus are 90 minutes away from reaching the 2023-24 Coppa Italia Ultimate.
McKennie assisted as soon as on Tuesday as Massimiliano Allegri’s squad defeated Lazio 2-0 of their semifinal first leg showdown. The U.S. males’s nationwide workforce midfielder now has 10 assists for the Previous Woman this season throughout all competitions.
With Juventus pushing for a second purpose of the match, McKennie teamed up with Dusan Vlahovic within the 83rd minute. McKennie’s ahead move allowed the Serbian striker the chance to drive into the Lazio field earlier than drilling a low shot into the bottom-left nook.
The two-0 outcome has Juventus in a chief place to advance to Might’s remaining, ought to they keep away from a surprising second leg loss. Fellow American Tim Weah performed 9 minutes off the bench whereas McKennie was substituted off previous to second-half stoppage time.
McKennie created probably the most possibilities (2) and accomplished probably the most dribbles (2) out of all gamers in Tuesday’s match. He additionally gained 5 duels and made one defensive interception.
Juventus resumes Serie A play on Sunday towards Fiorentina earlier than matches towards Torino and Cagliari.