Juventus secured a crucial, if somewhat lucky, three points in Serie A on Saturday, December 28, 2025, with a 2-0 victory away to struggling Pisa. The win closed the gap at the top of the table to just one point behind leaders Inter Milan.
Fortunate Breakthrough Seals the Points
The match at the Stadio Arena Garibaldi was far from a classic for the Turin giants. The deadlock was finally broken in the 73rd minute in fortunate circumstances. American midfielder Weston McKennie sent a dangerous cross into the Pisa penalty area. Defender Arturo Calabresi's attempted clearance struck Juventus's French player Pierre Kalulu and ricocheted into the net for the opening goal.
Despite the nature of the goal, Kalulu emphasized its importance after the match. Speaking to Sky Sport Italia, he said, "It wasn't a great goal, but it was a very important one. Some games are tougher than others. There's no such thing as luck, we fought hard for the win."
Pisa's Brave Effort Falls Short
The newly-promoted side, back in the top flight after a 34-year absence, put up a resilient fight and were arguably unlucky not to score themselves. They twice hit the woodwork, first when Stefano Moreo powered a header against the crossbar in the first half. Then, on the hour mark, Matteo Tramoni saw another thumping header denied by the post.
Juventus also had a close call when defender Lloyd Kelly struck the upright. However, the visitors finally put the game to bed deep into stoppage time. As Pisa pushed forward searching for an equaliser, substitute Fabio Moretti created an opportunity for young striker Kenan Yildiz, who tapped home to make it 2-0 and secure the victory.
Serie A Table Implications and Other Results
The result lifts Juventus to third place in the Serie A standings, level on points with AC Milan. However, Massimiliano Allegri's side have played two games more than both Milan clubs. Inter Milan, who travel to face Atalanta on Sunday, remain one point clear at the summit.
Reflecting on the league position, Kalulu added, "We are in a good position in the table, but we've got to just keep going." For Pisa, the defeat is another tough result in a difficult season that has seen them manage just one win so far.
In other Serie A action on Saturday, Como climbed to sixth with an impressive 3-0 win at Lecce. Lazio were held to a 1-1 draw away at Udinese after conceding a last-gasp equaliser. Parma won 1-0 at home against bottom side Fiorentina, and Cagliari came from behind to beat Torino 2-1.
