Juventus 4–1 Wydad AC Player Ratings: Kenan Yildiz Rated 9/10 as Serie A Giants Thump Wydad to Reach Club World Cup Knockouts

Juventus confirmed their berth in the knockouts of the FIFA Club World Cup after an easy victory, 4-1, against Wydad Casablanca. Kenan Yildiz was the star for the Serie A club as he forced an own goal and scored a sensational brace. Thembinkosi Lorch pulled one goal back for his side in the first half, but it was nothing but consolation. Yildiz was on target late on before Dusan Vlahovic scored a stoppage-time penalty.

Juventus picked up from where they left off against Al Ain. Kenan Yildiz was playmaking and creating chances with ease. He played a long one-two with Khephren Thuram before slotting the ball in at the near post. It was credited as Abdelmounaim Boutouil's own goal as his block diverted it past the keeper. Yildiz had no regrets as he fired a thundering volley from outside the box from an Andrea Cambiaso offload to make it 2-0 inside 20 minutes. Wydad AC scored one out of the blue as Nordin Amrabat won a duel against Nicolo Savona and released Lorch, who lofted one over the keeper to make it 2-1.

That was the only spark of joy for the Moroccan side as Juventus controlled the game well in the second half. After numerous attempts they finally had their goal to nail the result. Randal Kolo Muani played a measured through pass to release Yildiz, who showed great composure to score the insurance goal and put the result beyond doubt. Dusan Vlahovic scored a stoppage-time penalty to add gloss to the scoreline.

Here are the Juventus vs Wydad AC Player Ratings.

Juventus Player Ratings

Goalkeeper

Michele Di Gregorio-7/10

He often played as an extra outfielder in the backline. Tried to close the angle but was beaten by a lob. His saves were impressive in the final few minutes.

Defender

Pierre Kalulu-7/10

Demanded the ball and kept playing long and short passes to break down the opposition.

Nicolo Savona-7/10

Lost his duel with Amrabat, which directly resulted in a goal for Wydad. Cleared a few crosses well inside his box.

Lloyd Kelly-6.5/10

He tried to supplement the midfield by going forward, but the positional awareness put his side in trouble. Was very attack-minded in the second half.

Midfielders

Alberto Costa-7/10

He was very attacking in nature as he stormed into the box and even had an ambitious header.

Weston McKennie-6.5/10

A loose pass early on almost gifted a goal to the opposition. Peeled wide and played some crosses into the box.

Khephren Thuram-8/10

Played a delightful passing sequence with Yildiz for the opener. He was an all-action presence by winning the ball and progressing it forward regularly.

Andrea Cambiaso-7/10

Went on a dazzling run before offloading it to Yildiz for his goal. Faced difficulties while defending as he was caught out of position.

Forwards

Francisco Conceicao-7.5/10

He was desperate to get a goal for his side with purposeful dribbling. Conceicao couldn't force the issue, though.

Kenan Yildiz-9/10

Ran the show with his creative passing and running. Took the shot that led to the first goal and then blasted his first goal from outside the box. His second goal showed his elite composure and finishing prowess.

Randal Kolo Muani-7.5/10

Locked in an engaging battle with opposition centre-backs. He missed a tap-in in the second half as he also had an ambitious overhead kick in the first. Played a cute through pass to Yildiz for the third goal.

Substitutues

Teun Koopmeiners-6/10

Manuel Locatelli-6/10

Dusan Vlahovic-7/10

Converted his spotkick without doubt to add a goal.

Nicolas Gonzalez-6/10

Federico Gatti-6/10

Manager

Igor Tudor-8/10

His side developed a newfound love for scoring. A quick start put Igor Tudor's Juventus in a comfortable position, and they turned to reserve mode to see out the game.

Wydad AC Player Ratings

Goalkeeper

El Mehdi Benabid-5/10

Failed to cover his near post as the ball went right through him. Couldn't do much for the other goals.

Defender

Fahd Moufi-6/10

Found life difficult, Yildiz and Cambiasso running at him. Thanks to Amrabat, he ventured on some forward runs.

Guilherme Ferreria-6/10

Went flying into tackles and often left a bad taste on Yildiz. Was nervous with the ball as well.

Abdelmounaim Boutouil-4/10

A faint and late block put his keeper in more trouble as the ball fizzled in as an own goal. Failed to instil confidence in his side at the back. Was too easily spun by Yildiz for the third goal.

Bart Meijers-5.5/10

Was trying to be physical with the opposition nd committed some fouls. Had a pop at the goal that didn't harm the opposition.

Mohamed Moufid-5.5/10

Had to be wary of a tricky Conceicao taking him on at every chance. Couldn't add any value in the attack.

Midfielders

Nordin Amrabat-7.5/10

Slid in Lorch after winning the ball to halve the arrears. Was the best player for his side with his switches of play and ball playing.

Oussama Zemraoui-6/10

Helped his side drive the ball forward when they had. He was effectively closed down at times.

Mehdi Moubarik-6/10

Failed to screen his defence with authority as the opposition ran rings around him.

Thembinkosi Lorch-7/10

Took his goal extremely well with a sublime lob. Created chances with crosses as well.

Forwards

Samuel Obeng-5/10

The striker struggled to get involved in the play whenever his wingers were on the charge. Couldn't put pressure on Juventus' staggered backline.

Substitutues

Omar Al Somah-6/10

Selemani Mwalimu-6/10

Jamal Harkass-6/10

Cassius Mailula-6/10

Stephane Aziz-6/10

Manager

Amine benhachem-6/10

Set his side up pragmatically, knowing Juventus would come out all guns blazing. They were beaten all ends up at times, but somehow prevented the ball from going in. Got a goal out of the blue but failed to capitalise on it.

Sportsdunia's Player of the Match: Kenan Yildiz