Tim Weah, Weston McKennie and Juventus made short work of Udinese in Serie A on Saturday in a 2-0 win away from home.
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Juventus got back to winning ways with their American duo of Tim Weah and Weston McKennie playing a role.
The took the lead 20 minutes in as Kephrem Thuram's shot banked off Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye and over the line for an unfortunate own goal. Nicolo Savona made it 2-0 17 minutes later, sliding a shot past Okoye to give Juve a lead they'd never relinquish.
Weah started the match on the right-hand side, having a few good moments going forward while providing a defensive presence on that side as well. In total, he completed all but three of his passes, created a chance and had multiple interceptions and clearances defensively.
McKennie, meanwhile, came on as a 70th-minute sub, replacing near-goalscorer Thuram. He was largely there to help Juve see out the game, which they did as they head back to Turin with all three points. It is the first win for Juve since Oct. 19 where they beat Lazio.
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Weah has been a regular for Juve since returning from injury, with Saturday's performance ending a two-game goalscoring streak. Weah had found the back of the net in draws with Parma and Inter, and he'll be fine with that streak ending with a Juve win away from home.
McKennie, meanwhile, also scored in the draw with Parma before returning to the Juve bench on Saturday. He had started Juve's last two matches before this substitute appearance.
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Weah has not featured for the USMNT since the Copa America this summer, having missed out on both camps this fall due to injury. McKennie, meanwhile, was forced to withdraw from the USMNT squad in October due to a minor injury.
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Weah, McKennie and Juve will be back in action on Tuesday as they head to France to face Lille in the Champions League. They'll then host Torino in a Turin derby ahead of the international break.
