USMNT's Weston McKennie, Tim Weah and Juventus defeat Verona in Serie A, remain top four in race for Champions League spot

The Bianconeri earned a crucial three points as their remarkable one-loss Serie A season continues

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• Juventus defeat Verona 2-0
• USMNT's McKennie, Weah started match
• remain fourth in Serie A, UCL in sight

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  U.S. internationals Tim Weah and Weston McKennie started for Juventus on Monday as the defeated Verona 2-0 in Serie A action. Weah lined up at right back and McKennie as an attacking midfielder, the American duo helped see the earn a crucial three points in their chase for top-four in the domestic Italian league.

  Juventus broke the deadlock after a dominant first 70-plus minutes, with their constant pressure paying off with 18 minutes to spare. Bursting in from the left side of the pitch, Andrea Cambiaso drilled a ball across the six-yard box to find the boot of Khephren Thuram, who fired home for the lead in the 72nd minute. Then, in the 89th minute, Dutch midfielder Teun Koopmeiners added a second from close range to put the match to bed.

  Juventus now sit fourth in Serie A after the win, two points clear of fifth place Lazio and just six points out of first place Inter Milan.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  McKennie and Weah both logged 60 minutes in the match and subbed off in the second half. Both Americans are expected to be a part of Mauricio Pochettino's upcoming CONCACAF Nations League semifinal squad, with a roster expected to be announced in the next two weeks.

  For the on Monday, Weah locked down his defensive flank by keeping a clean sheet while managing 62 touches on the ball. He completed five passes into the final third, and made five defensive recoveries as well.

  McKennie, meanwhile, was lights-out in the midfield with an 83 percent passing percentage with five touches in the opposition box as well.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Juventus have only lost one match in Serie A action this season — the least among any team in the league. However, they've recorded 13 draws as well, more than any other team.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR JUVENTUS?

  The are back in action next weekend against Atalanta in a clash between two of the top four teams in Serie A.