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David and Thuram strike as Juventus ease past Bologna in Serie A

David and Thuram strike as Juventus ease past Bologna in Serie A

Juventus strengthened their position in Serie A with a composed 2–0 victory over Bologna FC 1909 on Matchday 33, powered by goals from Jonathan David and substitute Khéphren Thuram-Ulie.

The hosts made a flying start, taking the lead in the 2nd minute. Jonathan David finished clinically after being set up by Pierre Kalulu, giving Juventus an immediate advantage and putting Bologna on the back foot.

The first half saw Juventus manage the tempo after the early breakthrough, while Bologna attempted to grow into the game. Detailed chance-by-chance statistics and further first-half events beyond the goal are not available in the provided data.

At half-time, Juventus introduced Khéphren Thuram-Ulie for Emil Holm, a switch that would prove decisive. In the 57th minute, Thuram doubled the lead, converting after an assist from Weston McKennie to make it 2–0 and give the home side clear control.

Moments later, Bologna coach reacted with a triple change: Tommaso Pobega made way for Nikola Moro (58′), while Simon Sohm and Nicolò Cambiaghi were replaced by Lewis Ferguson and Jonathan Rowe (both 59′) as the visitors sought a route back into the match. Juventus, however, remained solid and disciplined.

Manuel Locatelli received the game’s only yellow card in the 60th minute, the sole booking recorded in the match data.

Both sides continued to turn to their benches. Bologna later introduced Torbjørn Heggem and Federico Bernardeschi, while Juventus brought on Edon Zhegrova, Kenan Yıldız, Federico Gatti and Loïs Openda to manage the closing stages. No further goals or cards are listed in the available information.

With this 2–0 win, Juventus take an important three points in the Serie A run-in, while Bologna leave Turin empty-handed. More granular match statistics such as possession, shots, and full line-ups are not included in the current data set.

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