Juventus Triumphs 3-0 Against Como In Serie A Debut For Coach Motta

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Juventus triumphed over newly promoted Como with a 3-0 victory in their Serie A opener at the Allianz Stadium on Monday. This match marked a successful competitive debut for new coach Thiago Motta. Forward Samuel Mbangula opened the scoring in the 23rd minute with an impressive solo effort, driving infield and striking the ball into the bottom corner.

Juve's dominance was evident as they secured their 60th win on the opening matchday of a Serie A season, more than any other club in the competition's history. This includes eight wins in their last nine such games, with one draw. Despite high hopes for Como under Cesc Fabregas' management, Motta's team controlled the game throughout.

In first-half stoppage time, winger Timothy Weah extended Juventus' lead by lashing home from a Kenan Yildiz cutback, with the ball bouncing in off the inside of the bar. Youngster Andrea Cambiaso added a third goal from distance just before full-time after Dusan Vlahovic had several close attempts.

Timothy Weah's goal was notable as he became the 13th #USMNT player to score in more than one of Europe's top five leagues and the first to do so in both Ligue 1 and Serie A. OptaJack highlighted this achievement on Twitter: "13 - Timothy Weah is the 13th #USMNT player to score a goal in more than one of the top 5 European leagues and the first to do so in both Ligue 1 and Serie A. Unique."

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Motta's men showcased defensive prowess by not conceding a single shot on target for the second time this calendar year. The previous instance was during a goalless draw with Milan in April. This solid defensive performance contributed significantly to their comprehensive victory over Como.

Juventus finished third behind champions Inter and Milan last season, securing their return to the Champions League. Their next match is an away fixture against Verona on August 26.

The Bianconeri's strong start under Thiago Motta sets a positive tone for their campaign ahead. Fans will be eager to see if they can maintain this momentum throughout the season.