Randal Kolo Muani transformed an 89th-minute penalty to earn Juventus a 2-1 win at Como on Friday, persevering with his good begin to life in Serie A.
Juventus visited Cesc Fabregas’ staff needing a victory to ease the strain on head coach Thiago Motta, who had overseen 13 attracts in his first 23 league video games on the helm.
It appeared like they could be annoyed but once more regardless of Kolo Muani – who lately arrived from Paris Saint-Germain on mortgage – placing them forward in opposition to the run of play within the thirty fourth minute.
The hosts deservedly levelled on the stroke of half-time by way of Assane Diao’s header, and a quiet second half appeared set to complete all-square.
Nonetheless, a late foul by Como goalkeeper Jean Butez gave Juventus a spot-kick, which Kolo Muani confidently slotted house.
The win takes Juventus to fourth within the standings on 43 factors, one forward of Fiorentina, who play second-placed Inter on Monday, and Lazio who tackle Monza on Sunday.
Knowledge Debrief: Kolo Muani’s historic begin
Kolo Muani struggled for normal minutes after returning to his homeland to hitch PSG from Eintracht Frankfurt, however shifting to Turin has given him a brand new lease of life.
He’s the primary participant to ever rating 5 objectives in his first three Serie A appearances within the three-points-for-a-win period (beginning in 1994-95).
