Juventus 2:0 Nice — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Douglas Luiz scored once as Juventus beat Nice 2-0 in a Club Friendly, the midfielder's opener setting up a summer clash with Chelsea. The Italian side edged a tight contest that never quite caught fire, though the scoreline flattered their control in the early exchanges.

The turning point arrived in the 11th minute when Douglas Luiz fired Juventus ahead without assistance, settling any nerves. Nice responded with a brief spell of pressure, registering three first-half shots to the hosts' two, but the game drifted until Justin Oboavwoduo sealed it in the 89th minute, Vasilije Adžić providing the assist. The late second goal killed off a contest that had threatened to peter out.

The numbers tell of a balanced affair: possession was level at 50% apiece, though Juventus managed seven shots to Nice's five and three corners to their one. The second half saw the hosts improve, taking five shots to two and edging possession at 52%. Douglas Luiz was the standout with a 7.7 rating from midfield, his goal proving decisive. Juventus now face Chelsea on 5 August.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Juventus vs Nice?

Juventus 2-0 Nice (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Douglas Luiz (11') for Juventus; Justin Oboavwoduo (89', assist Vasilije Adžić) for Juventus.

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