Vlahovic scores late header as Italian title contenders Juventus bag narrow win at Salernitana

By Can Erozden

Serbian forward Dusan Vlahovic scored a stoppage time header to give Italian Serie A title contenders Juventus a 2-1 win against a 10-man Salernitana on Sunday.

Salernitana midfielder Giulio Maggiore scored the opener in the 39th minute.

In the second half, Maggiore was sent off after a foul. He was previously booked.

Juventus leveled in the 65th minute when Samuel Iling-Junior scored in the area.

Vlahovic scored the winning goal with a header in the 91st minute of the match.

Second-place Juventus have 46 points in 19 matches to be two points behind Inter Milan, who fought to beat Hellas Verona 2-1 in a home match on Saturday.

Third-place AC Milan have 39 points after winning at Empoli 3-0 on Sunday.