Weah Seals Juventus Victory

Winger Came off the Bench to Nab Fifth Serie A Goal of the Season

Timothy Weah delivered a masterclass moment on Saturday, scoring a crucial goal to help Juventus secure an impressive 2-0 victory over AC Milan at the Allianz Stadium. The American winger's 64th-minute strike, which came after some brilliant footwork to evade defender Fikayo Tomori, put the game beyond Milan's reach and helped the Bianconeri climb to fourth place in Serie A.

The goal showcased Weah's growing confidence and technical ability in open space, as he expertly controlled a pass from Marcus Thuram before driving a low shot past goalkeeper Mike Maignan. The strike held special significance for the 24-year-old, coming almost 26 years after his father George's last goal in this derby – a remarkable piece of footballing symmetry that adds another chapter to the Weah family's rich Serie A legacy.

"Tonight is incredible, a deserved victory because we always work well," Weah said. “The coach asked me to make the difference even when I come off the bench. I did it and I’m happy.”

Juventus' victory, their first in five matches, helped maintain their unbeaten run in Serie A this season, with their record now standing at eight wins and thirteen draws from twenty-one matches. The win was particularly sweet given their recent elimination from the Supercoppa Italiana semifinals at Milan's hands.

The match also featured several other American connections, though with mixed fortunes. Christian Pulisic, who has been in outstanding form for Milan this season with ten goals across all competitions, was forced to miss the clash due to a muscle injury picked up during midweek against Como. While the injury is not expected to keep him sidelined for long, it comes as a setback for the 26-year-old who had already missed several weeks last month with a calf problem.

Weston McKennie, Weah's teammate at Juventus, continued his solid form, this time playing as the right-back in a four-man system, further showing his versatility this season. Meanwhile, Yunus Musah, who has been establishing himself as a regular presence in Milan's midfield this season, struggled to make his impact in the right-midfield position.

The victory marks a significant moment for Weah, who has now scored five goals this season for Juventus, matching a feat previously achieved by his fellow Americans Pulisic and McKennie in Serie A. As the season progresses, the Brooklyn-born forward's growing influence could prove crucial in Juventus' pursuit of Champions League qualification.