In a thrilling conclusion to the Juventus-Torino match, Kenan Yildiz sealed the 2-0 victory with a spectacular diving header that sent the Juventus Stadium into raptures. The young Turkish talent, wearing the iconic number 10 jersey, not only found his name on the scoresheet but also captured the hearts of fans with his celebration.
Yildiz’s goal celebration was a touching tribute to Juventus legend Alessandro Del Piero, who coincidentally celebrated his 50th birthday on the same day. The youngster’s homage to ‘Pinturicchio’ resonated deeply with the Bianconeri faithful, bridging generations of Juventus excellence.
At just 19 years and 189 days old, Yildiz etched his name in the club’s history books, becoming the third-youngest scorer for Juventus in a Turin derby in Serie A, following in the footsteps of Felice Placido Borel and Bruno Nicolè.
After the match, Yildiz was awarded the Man of the Match trophy and spoke to DAZN about his memorable performance. When asked about his celebration plans, the modest youngster replied, “Nothing special, I’ll be at home and then with the national team. There’s no time to celebrate. We’re playing well, and I’m enjoying myself.”
He then dedicated his goal to the Juventus icon, saying, “The goal is for Del Piero. Happy birthday, best wishes again, and thank you for everything.”
