Stuttgart left it late but secured a dramatic 1-0 victory over 10-man Juventus in a tense clash at the Allianz Stadium in Turin. The decisive moment came in the 92nd minute, when Bilal Toure’s last-gasp strike broke the deadlock, sinking the Italian giants and earning the German visitors a vital win.
Stuttgart won a penalty after a careless challenge inside the box. The German side had a golden opportunity to take the lead, but nerves got the better of the penalty taker, whose penalty was saved by Perin .The Juventus fans erupted in relief as their team was spared.
The missed penalty seemed to inspire the home side, who rallied with resilient defending, despite being down a man. Juventus looked determined to hold on for a draw, absorbing Stuttgart’s relentless pressure and occasionally threatening on the counter.
However, Stuttgart kept pushing, and their persistence finally paid off deep into stoppage time. In the 92nd minute, Toure found himself in the right place at the right time. A well placed pass from Millot fell kindly for Toure, who showed great composure to slot it past the Juventus goalkeeper. The Allianz Stadium fell silent as Toure raced off in celebration, his teammates swarming him in joy.
Juventus had no time to respond, and the referee’s final whistle confirmed Stuttgart’s hard-fought 1-0 victory. The visitors had come to Italy searching for three points, and despite the challenges, they left with all of them.
For Juventus, the red card and Stuttgart’s relentless pressure proved too much to overcome. Meanwhile, Stuttgart’s win in Turin will be remembered as a triumph of patience, resilience, and Toure’s late-game heroics.
