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– Lazio defender Mario Gila scored a late own goal to give Juventus a 1-0 home win in Serie A on Saturday after visiting Lazio side were reduced to 10 men midway through the first half.

Juventus provisionally moved up one place to second on 16 points, level with leaders Napoli and two points above third-placed Inter Milan, who both have a game in hand.

Lazio were off to a good start and had the front foot until they were left with 10 men in the 24th minute, after defender Alessio Romagnoli was sent off for a tackle on Pierre Kalulu.

Juventus, however, struggled to make their numerical advantage count against a resilient Lazio side, who kept up the grit and fight to stay on level terms going into the break.

The visitors continued their focus on defending their goal after the restart.

Juventus, meanwhile, had chances through Dusan Vlahovic, who hit the bar before the hour mark, and Douglas Luiz, who sent his header slightly wide minutes later.

But the hosts continued without a shot on target until the 81st minute, when Vlahovic had Provedel intervene for the first time as the Serbia striker tried his luck from the edge of the box.

Lazio’s Gila eventually put Juventus in front five minutes from full-time when he attempted to block Juan Cabal’s cross from the side, sending it past Provedel and into the net instead.

Juventus, still unbeaten in the campaign across all competitions, host VfB Stuttgart in the Champions League on Tuesday before they visit Inter Milan in their next league outing on Oct. 27.

Lazio, who sit fifth in the standings with 13 points, will hope to maintain their perfect Europa League start at Twente on Thursday after wins against Dynamo Kyiv and Nice.