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Juventus win against Udinese

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Harry Potter fan Weston McKennie celebrates after scoring for Juventus against Udinese.
Camera IconHarry Potter fan Weston McKennie celebrates after scoring for Juventus against Udinese. Credit: EPA

It was a tale of two celebrations in Turin as Juventus beat relegation-threatened Udinese 2-0 in Serie A.

Weston McKennie sealed the match 11 minutes from time on Saturday and the American - a Harry Potter fan - marked the goal with his usual wand celebration.

It was a complete contrast to Paulo Dybala's distinct lack of celebration when he scored the opener in the first half.

The forward, who is embroiled in ongoing lengthy discussions over a new contract, instead gave an icy glare towards the directors' box.

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Juventus moved level on points with fourth-placed Atalanta, who have played two matches less than the Bianconeri. Udinese remained four points above the drop zone.

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Massimiliano Allegri's side sought to bounce back from defeat to Inter Milan in the Italian Super Cup midweek.

And it took the lead in the 19th minute. An Arthur through-ball found Moise Kean, who laid it off for Dybala to sweep into the back of the net.

Dybala had a gilt-edged chance to double his tally in the second half when he was found by McKennie but the Argentina international fired wide of the left post.

McKennie also missed a header but wasn't going to waste a similar chance moments later as he headed a Mattia De Sciglio cross into the top right corner.

Ciro Immobile scored two goals and had a hand in another as Lazio won at last-placed Salernitana 3-0.

Immobile scored his two within three minutes early in the match. Manuel Lazzari added a third in the second half.

Lazio moved to sixth place.

Earlier, Torino fought back to win at relegation-threatened Sampdoria 2-1.

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