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Ex-Salzburg player Alajbegovic decides Serie A top clash
After an initially balanced match, a goal from Kerim Alajbegovic after the break and a Jeremie Boga strike in the final phase provide the late decision.
Juventus Turin celebrated a hard-fought 2-0 home victory against SSC Napoli on Serie A's tenth matchday.
Juve was the better team for long stretches of the match and finally rewarded their attacking efforts.
Substitute Edon Zhegrova perfectly set up ex-Salzburg player Kerim Alajbegovic, who calmly seized the opportunity to net the much-celebrated 1-0 lead for the hosts (70').
Red Card Seals Napoli's Fate
Things got worse for the visitors shortly after. Luca Marianucci, who had already been booked in the first half, committed another foul and was sent off prematurely with a second yellow card.
Playing with ten men, the Naples squad visibly ran out of steam to launch an effective late offensive. Juventus consistently exploited the newly gained spaces and struck again through a fresh player off the bench.
Jeremie Boga, who came into the match shortly before for goalscorer Alajbegovic, finally sealed the victory. Following an assist from Andrea Cambiaso, he completed the 2-0 final score.
The "Old Lady" sits in seventh place with 17 points, directly ahead of SSC Napoli (14 points).
