Tic-tac-toe.
Mario Mandzukic struck the ball with conviction to give Juventus the lead Sunday at Fiorentina, capping a display of silky football from the visiting side.
Granted more freedom with the more defensive Mario Lemina beside him in midfield, Sami Khedira launched the attack with a solid run forward. The German sent a lofty pass to Paul Pogba, who laid off the ball for Mandzukic, and the big Croatian smashed the resulting volley past goalkeeper Ciprian Tatarusanu.
The goal bodes well for Juventus as it looks to clinch a fifth consecutive Scudetto. Whenever Mandzukic scores, the Bianconeri win.
