Dusan Vlahovic scored just 12 seconds into the match, leading Juventus to a 1-0 victory over Lecce. Juventus secured three crucial points while Lecce aimed to avoid relegation.
Key points
Dusan Vlahovic scored within 12 seconds
Juventus won 1-0 against Lecce
Juventus needed points for a top-four finish
Lecce aimed to stay clear of the relegation zone
Two Juventus goals were disallowed
JuventusLecceDusan VlahovicCremonese
Serie A | Lecce 0-1 Juventus: Vlahovic early bird special for victory
Serie A | Lecce 0-1 Juventus: Vlahovic early bird special for victory
Dusan Vlahovic’s goal within 12 seconds proved enough for Juventus to take three precious points away from Lecce, although they had two more goals disallowed.
This was a huge fixture for both teams, as the hosts needed to stay clear of the drop zone after opening up a four-point gap from Cremonese, while the Bianconeri needed to fight for fourth following a surprising 1-1 draw with Verona.
LECCE, ITALY – MAY 09: Fans of US Lecce during the Serie A match between US Lecce and Juventus FC at Stadio Via del Mare on May 09, 2026 in Lecce, Italy. (Photo by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Images)
Dusan Vlahovic got his first start since November 2025, with Kenan Yildiz also shaking off a knock, Juan Cabal and out of action. Lecce were unbeaten in three, despite missing , , and . For Mother’s Day, the hosts wore special shirts with the names of their mothers on the back.
Q&A
What was the final score of the Lecce vs Juventus match?
The final score was Lecce 0, Juventus 1.
Who scored the winning goal for Juventus against Lecce?
Dusan Vlahovic scored the winning goal for Juventus.
Why was the match important for Lecce and Juventus?
Lecce needed to avoid the relegation zone, while Juventus aimed to secure a position in the top four.
How quickly did Vlahovic score in the match?
Vlahovic scored just 12 seconds into the match.
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LECCE, ITALY – MAY 09: Dusan Vlahovic of Juventus FC celebrates the opening goal during the Serie A match between US Lecce and Juventus FC at Stadio Via del Mare on May 09, 2026 in Lecce, Italy. (Photo by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Images)
It was a truly remarkable start, because within 12 seconds Vlahovic had controlled the Andrea Cambiaso cross from the left, turned between three defenders and fired into the roof of the net from seven yards.
Lecce responded immediately too, Walid Cheddira’s first-time strike from a Lameck Banda roll across forcing a desperate Michele Di Gregorio reaction save, then at the other end Francisco Conceicao smashed a finish onto the inside of the far post from a tricky angle.
Vlahovic also saw his angled drive denied by Wladimiro Falcone’s legs at the near post, all in the opening six minutes.
It should’ve been 2-0 later in the half when Vlahovic burst into the box and didn’t pass when he had the chance, instead sweeping the finish off target.
LECCE, ITALY – MAY 09: Dusan Vlaovic of Juventus FC during the Serie A match between US Lecce and Juventus FC at Stadio Via del Mare on May 09, 2026 in Lecce, Italy. (Photo by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Images)
Juve did have the ball in the net straight after the restart when Falcone parried a Cambiaso effort and the first Vlahovic rebound, beaten eventually at the third time of asking, but VAR confirmed an offside position.
Cheddira got the finish all wrong after Santiago Pierotti shrugged off Lloyd Kelly to pull back from the by-line.
LECCE, ITALY – MAY 09: Lameck Banda of US Lecce competes for the ball with Andrea Cambiaso of Juventus FC during the Serie A match between US Lecce and Juventus FC at Stadio Via del Mare on May 09, 2026 in Lecce, Italy. (Photo by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Images)
Another Juventus goal was disallowed due to a Vlahovic offside, this time he was interfering with play during the Jamal Siebert clearance, before Pierre Kalulu flicked in the Cambiaso low cross from six yards on the hour mark.
Danilo Veiga went off injured and Kenan Yildiz drilled wide, while Vlahovic’s first-time effort was charged down, another of the Serbian’s attempts fired over from a McKennie lay-off.
Konan N’Dri came on and robbed Kelly playing out from defence, his finish skimming the near upright, then Di Gregorio struggled to parry a swerving Pierotti screamer from distance.
Falcone made a double save in stoppages, first on Jeremie Boga’s attempted lob, then the Edon Zhegrova follow-up.
