Late Danilo goal earns Juventus eighth successive league win
The Hindu
The win moved Juve up to second on 37 points from 17 games, within four points of Napoli, who next visit Sampdoria, and a point above AC Milan before they host AS Roma also on Sunday
Juventus extended their Serie A winning streak to eight on Saturday as Danilo's late goal secured a 1-0 victory for the hosts against Udinese and boost their title tilt.
Juve, who have not conceded a goal in their winning run, sealed the points in the 86th minute when Federico Chiesa elegantly chested down a high ball inside the box and crossed for an unmarked Danilo to score into an open goal.
The win moved Juve up to second on 37 points from 17 games, within four points of Napoli, who next visit Sampdoria, and a point above AC Milan before they host AS Roma also on Sunday.
Before the match there was a minute's silence for former Juventus players Gianluca Vialli and Ernesto Castano.
Vialli passed away on Friday aged 58 after a long battle with cancer, while Castano died on Thursday at the age of 83.
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