Uzbek forward Shomurodov shines in series A clash (video)

In the central match of the 31st round of the Italian Championship, Roma faced Juventus at the Olimpico Stadium in Rome. The game ended in a 1-1 draw.

The scoring began in the 40th minute when Juventus midfielder Manuel Locatelli found the back of the net. In the 49th minute, Uzbek forward Eldor Shomurodov, who had come on as a substitute, equalized for Roma. Following a corner kick, Ndicka headed the ball, which was saved by the Juventus goalkeeper. Shomurodov capitalized on the rebound, slotting the ball into the net.

Shomurodov’s performance during nearly one half of play earned him a SofaScore rating of 7.2, making him the best player of the match. The 29-year-old forward’s decisive contribution was pivotal for Roma.

Following this draw, Juventus remains in fifth place in the Serie A standings with 56 points from 31 matches under coach Igor Tudor. Roma, led by Claudio Ranieri, holds seventh place with 53 points from the same number of games. Roma trails league leader Inter by 15 points, who currently have 68 points.